Ben Barnes & Gemma Arterton Show Off Their Chemistry at 'The Critic' Premiere During TIFF 2023

Ben Barnes and Gemma Arterton put their easy chemistry on full display while walking the red carpet for the premiere of their new movie The Critic at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on Monday (September 11).

The pair’s relationship is set to play a role in the forthcoming movie, which stars Ian McKellen as famed reviewer Jimmy Erskin. Based on what we saw at the premiere, they won’t have any problem selling a romance!

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Both actors were sharply dressed at the event. Gemma opted for a white shirt with sheer sleeves, which she paired with black pants. Ben wore a charcoal blazer with dark pants.

They were joined by co-star Alfred Enoch who provided a pop of color in a green jacket, royal blue shoes and a burnt orange shirt.

Director Anand Tucker, screenwriter and executive producer Patrick Marber, executive producer David Gilbery and producer Jolyon Symonds were also in attendance. We’ve got pics of all of them in the gallery!

You can keep up with all of our coverage from the film festival here!

Earlier this year, Ben revealed the type of character that he would like to play next, and he’s ready to take a break from being the villain after Shadow and Bone.

Scroll through all of the photos from the premiere of The Critic at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival in the gallery…