Rami Malek is in high spirits while strolling hand-in-hand with girlfriend Lucy Boynton as he is seen for the first time since being named as a Bond villain
It was recently announced that he is taking on the role of the suave Secret Service agent James Bond's latest nemesis.
And Rami Malek, 37, was spotted for the first time since the news broke as he strolled hand-in-hand with his actress girlfriend Lucy Boynton on Saturday.
The couple cut a fashionable figure as they put on a loved-up display while shopping in Manhattan's SoHo neighbourhood during a sunny afternoon together.
Spotted: Rami Malek, 37, was spotted for the first time since the news broke as he strolled hand-in-hand with his actress girlfriend Lucy Boynton on Saturday
Bohemian Rhapsody star Lucy, 25, looked effortlessly chic in a buttoned-up coral mac and spotted black opaque tights for their outing.
She completed her look with a pair of leather pointed-toe brogues and a quirky patterned bag, which was covered in a cartoon strip drawing.
The actress wore her cropped locks in a loose natural style, sweeping her hair off her face with a pair of kooky shades and adding light touches of make-up to her face.
Stylish: The couple cut a fashionable figure as they put on a loved-up display while shopping in Manhattan's Soho neighbourhood during a sunny afternoon together
Beauty: Bohemian Rhapsody star Lucy, 25, looked effortlessly chic in a buttoned-up coral mac and spotted black opaque tights for their outing
Meanwhile, Rami cut a cool figure in a grey jacket and a pair of straight leg blue jeans, which he teamed with a pair of chunky leather boots.
The future Bond villain beamed with delight as he ran errands with his girlfriend, ensuring to shield his eyes from the rays with a pair of black shades.
Rami promised he 'won't give Mr Bond an easy ride' in the explosive next chapter of the franchise, as he appeared live via videolink during a cast Q&A at Goldeneye - Ian Fleming's estate on Oracabessa bay on the northern coastline of Jamaica.
Kooky: She completed her look with a pair of leather pointed-toe brogues and a quirky patterned bag, which was covered in a cartoon strip drawing
Fresh-faced: The actress wore her cropped locks in a loose natural style, sweeping her hair off her face with a pair of kooky shades and adding light touches of make-up to her face
Cool: Meanwhile, Rami cut a cool figure in a grey jacket and a pair of straight leg blue jeans, which he teamed with a pair of chunky leather boots
Happy: The future Bond villain beamed with delight as he ran errands with his girlfriend, ensuring to shield his eyes from the rays with a pair of black shades
Speaking via videolink from New York City, he said: 'Hi everyone, this is Rami Malek and I’m not jealous one bit that you’re all in the absolutely stunning setting of Ian Fleming’s iconic Caribbean home Goldeneye, on the island of Jamaica.
'No, not at all. I’m stuck here in New York in production, but I am very much looking forward to joining the whole cast and crew so very soon. I promise you all I will be making sure Mr. Bond does not have an easy ride of it in this, his 25th outing. I can’t wait to see you all soon. Cheers.'
Also joining the cast are Dali Benssalah, Lashana Lynch, Ana De Armas, David Dencik and Billy Magnussen.
Promises: Rami promised he 'won't give Mr Bond an easy ride' in the explosive next chapter of the franchise, as he appeared live via videolink during a cast Q&A at Goldeneye - Ian Fleming's estate on Oracabessa bay on the northern coastline of Jamaica
Jokey: Speaking via videolink from New York City, he said: 'Hi everyone, this is Rami Malek and I’m not jealous one bit that you’re all in the absolutely stunning setting of Ian Fleming’s iconic Caribbean home Goldeneye, on the island of Jamaica
He added: 'No, not at all. I’m stuck here in New York in production, but I am very much looking forward to joining the whole cast and crew so very soon'
Villainous: 'I promise you all I will be making sure Mr. Bond does not have an easy ride of it in this, his 25th outing. I can’t wait to see you all soon. Cheers'
New faces: Also joining the cast are Dali Benssalah, Lashana Lynch, Ana De Armas, David Dencik and Billy Magnussen