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Dame Maggie Smith, 80, is elegant in a floral print coat as she joins co-star Dominic Cooper on the red carpet for The Lady In The Van London Film Festival premiere

Published: 14:45 EST, 13 October 2015 | Updated: 15:56 EST, 13 October 2015

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Her new film is one of the most anticipated screenings at this year's BFI London Film Festival.

And on Tuesday night Dame Maggie Smith, 80, led the stars on the red carpet at the premiere for The Lady In The Van.

The Downton Abbey star looked stunning in a statement floral-print coat as she joined her co-stars Dominic Cooper and Alex Jennings, as well as Alan Bennett, who has adapted the film from his 1999 hit West End play of the same name.

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What a lady! Dame Maggie Smith, 80, wowed in a statement coat as she led the stars at the London Film Festival premiere of her new movie The Lady in the Van on Tuesday

Maggie looked elegant in a black top and trousers, but added a bright pop of colour with her gorgeous coat.

The embroidered number was covered in pink and red blooms, while the actress finished off her elegant ensemble with a black clutch bag and natural makeup.

She was joined on the red carpet by writer Alan Bennett, as well as Alex Jennings, who plays Bennett in the film.

Chic: The embroidered number was covered in pink and red blooms, while the actress finished off her elegant ensemble with a black clutch bag and natural makeup

VIPs: Dame Maggie posed for photos with Alan Bennett, who has adapted the film from his 1999 hit West End play of the same name

Dapper gent: Dominic Cooper, who also stars in the film, suited up for his big night in London's Leicester Square

Dominic Cooper meanwhile was dapper in a dark suit and skinny tie as he posed for photos at the Odeon in Leicester Square.

A host of celebs including David Walliams and his mother Kathleen arrived to see the film, while the movie's other star - the eponymous van also made an appearance at the premiere.

Earlier in the day, Maggie was again looking lovely at the photocall for her film, held at iconic London venue, Claridge's.

Brit talent: Dominic features in an all-star support cast which also includes James Corden and Jim Broadbent

Looking in a mirror: Alex Jennings plays Alan Bennett in the film, which is based on the writer's diary entries

Anticipated film: David Walliams arrived with his mother Kathleen for the premiere, as they posed in front of the film's van

Plus one: The comedian and actor bought his mother following his recent divorce from Lara Stone

Date night: Vanessa Feltz and Ben Ofoedu also arrived to see the anticipated film

Another acclaimed role: The iconic actress takes on the lead role of Mary Shepherd in the film based on a true story

Beloved part: Maggie has played Shepherd twice before, in the original 1999 theatrical production, which earned her a Best Actress nomination at the Olivier Awards, and in a 2009 Radio 4 adaptation

She jazzed up her grey jumper and trousers with a pretty leopard print scarf which had roses printed throughout.

Maggie is set to be a box office sensation in her new movie, The Lady In The Van, as a new poster and trailer is released.

She plays a transient woman who forms an unexpected bond with a man [played by Jennings] who lets her park in her van in his driveway.

The star of the show: The Academy Award winner looked worlds apart from her Downton Abbey counterpart when she attended a photocall for her new film earlier on Tuesday

New look: The 80-year-old looked lovely at the event, held at iconic London venue, Claridge's as she posed for snaps on the red carpet

Three's no crowd: She posed with writer smart duo Alan and Alex

Having planned to only stay for three weeks, the protagonist Miss Shepherd, remains on his property for 15 years, as their friendship blossoms.

The movie, which also stars James Corden, was created by Alan Bennett's own diary entries about the lady who lived in his own driveway, until her death in 1989.

During the moving trailer, it becomes clear that Miss Shepherd is quite an extraordinary character, who is rather well educated and can speak French.

She becomes so close to the family whose Gloucester Road driveway she lives on, that they even give her Christmas presents, which she haughtily receives.

New look: Academy Award winner Dame Maggie Smith is set to be a box office sensation in new movie, The Lady In The Van, as a new poster is released

'Shut the door. I'm a very busy woman,' she exclaims, before shutting her curtains swiftly.

She then can be seen painting her trusty grey van a bright shade of yellow, although it's not exactly done to perfection.

'But it's all lumps, you have to mix it', says her landlord of sorts.

'I have, I have mixed it,' she replies. 'Only I got some Madeira cake in it.'

Sweet: The 80-year-old Downton Abbey star plays a transient woman who forms an unexpected bond with a man who lets her park in her van in his driveway

Why thank you! She becomes so close to the family whose Gloucester Road driveway she lives on, that they even give her Christmas presents, which she haughtily receives

In an interview with the Telegraph, Alan said of the lady: 'Even I didn’t know her well. But I knew what she was like.'

He said that in real life, people were interested in Miss Shepherd's sanitary arrangements.

Adding: 'It was really a question of plastic bags. Stout ones.' with the writer revealing that she would use his loo on occasion, leaving him disinfecting it for hours afterwards.

The Lady In The Van is slated for release in November.