Sherlock Holmes: Leading ladies Rachel McAdams and Kelly Reilly go demure at premiere

By Chris Johnson

The two leading ladies of the Sherlock Holmes film looked absolutely stunning as they attended the London premiere of the movie in long Grecian-style dresses tonight.

But English actress Kelly Reilly and Canadian star Rachel McAdams both struggled in their ensembles as they made their way on to the red carpet in Leicester Square.

The rainy weather meant their were outfits were left wet at the bottom, with McAdams enlisting the help of a minder to hold up her dress as she signed autographs for fans


Arresting sight: Rachel McAdams and Kelly Reilly at the world premiere of their new film, Sherlock Holmes, at the Empire in London's Leicester Square tonight

Challenge: Both actresses struggled with their flowing dresses, which got wet at the bottom in the rainy weather


Old-fashioned lamps and smog helped to recreate the atmosphere of Victorian London at the event, attended by stars including Heather Graham and Gwen Stefani.

Jude Law described director Guy Ritchie as like a father to two wayward sons as he arrived alongside co-star Robert Downey Jr.

Downey Jr plays the super sleuth while Law takes on the role of his ally Dr John Watson.

Best foot forward: Director Guy Ritchie gets into his stride with cast members McAdams and Jude Law


Law said of his relationship with Downey Jr: 'The flirting started the minute we met. It was based on mutual respect and admiration.'

He described the atmosphere as a 'happy set', saying of Ritchie: 'He was the father to the two wayward sons.'

Ritchie described those he had worked with as 'good guys'. He said he knew the stories of Holmes's adventures from childhood.

Getting into the spirit: Jude Law stand in front of the cast of the movie


Partner in crime: Law with co-star Robert Downey Jr and (right) Robert with his wife Susan, who wore a dress with a plunging neckline


He said: 'I had an idea of how he should be represented and from what I understand it's not quite how he's been previously represented.'

Asked about the possibility of sequels, Ritchie said he would 'have to see how well this one does'.

He said of the part of Holmes: 'I can't think of anyone more appropriate than Robert Downey Jr.'


U.S. singer Gwen Stefani and her British singer husband Gavin Rossdale


Black and white: Jenni Falconer and Heather Graham opted for mini dresses


Kelly Reilly, who also stars in the film, described Holmes as 'the hero as a human being'.

Wearing a full-length peach gown, she continued: 'Ultimately he always solves the case.'

The movie includes scenes shot at St Paul's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament and Liverpool Docks.

The action adventure film opens across the UK on Boxing Day


Mark Strong, who plays Lord Blackwood in the flick, with his guest


source: dailymail.co.uk