Florence Kasumba shimmers as she is joined by fellow 'hyenas' Eric Andre and Keegan-Michael Key at Lion King premiere in LA

Together on screen they make up the trio of spotted hyenas that back up the infamous Scar. 

But on Tuesday night they each grabbed the spotlight at the premiere of their highly anticipated movie the Lion King.

Florence Kasumba wowed on the red carpet in a gold and black gown for the event in Los Angeles. 

A star in gold: Florence Kasumba wowed on the red carpet in a gold and black gown for the event in Los Angeles, Tuesday night

A star in gold: Florence Kasumba wowed on the red carpet in a gold and black gown for the event in Los Angeles, Tuesday night

Making a neon statement: While she went for colors that matched the film's promotional material, her co-star Eric Andre went for a bold neon statement

Making a neon statement: While she went for colors that matched the film's promotional material, her co-star Eric Andre went for a bold neon statement 

Hollywood couple: Rounding out their trio, Keegan Michael-Key took the red carpet with his wife Elisa Pugliese

Hollywood couple: Rounding out their trio, Keegan Michael-Key took the red carpet with his wife Elisa Pugliese 

The Black Panther actress wore a floor length gown that featured a black v-neck bodice and a gold sequined skirt. 

She paired it with dangling gold earrings and black heels. 

While she went for colors that matched the film's promotional material, her co-star Eric Andre went for a bold neon statement.

Hot accessories The Black Panther actress wore a floor length gown that featured a black v-neck bodice and a gold sequined skirt, paired with dangling gold earrings and black heels.

Hot accessories The Black Panther actress wore a floor length gown that featured a black v-neck bodice and a gold sequined skirt, paired with dangling gold earrings and black heels.

The comedian wore a double breasted neon pink suit and a neon green button up shirt. 

He paired it with black dress shoes and an orange pocket square. 

He also wore round sunglasses as he flashed different faces and hand movements to the camera.   

Stand-out stand-up:The comedian wore a double breasted neon pink suit and a neon green button up shirt

Stand-out stand-up:The comedian wore a double breasted neon pink suit and a neon green button up shirt 

Rounding out their trio, Keegan Michael-Key took the red carpet with his wife Elisa Pugliese. 

The Friends From College actor kept it simple for the night in a black three-piece suit, white shirt and grey tie. 

His actress wife went for a bold look in a light blue dress with abstract gold designs. 

The dress was sculpted with puffed 3/4 sleeves and paired with beige boots.  

Simple man: The Friends From College actor kept it simple for the night in a black three-piece suit, white shirt and grey tie

Simple man: The Friends From College actor kept it simple for the night in a black three-piece suit, white shirt and grey tie 

Kasumba, Andre and Michael-Key play Scar's henchmen Shenzi, Azizi and Kamari,respectively. 

They star alongside Donald Glover as Simba, Beyonce as Nala and a star studded cast. 

John Oliver, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejifor and Billy Eichner are just some of the big names on the project. 

The film opens in the US on July 17 and comes 25 years after the original was released. 

Henchmen and henchwoman: Kasumba, Andre and Michael-Key play Scar's henchmen Shenzi, Azizi and Kamari,respectively

Henchmen and henchwoman: Kasumba, Andre and Michael-Key play Scar's henchmen Shenzi, Azizi and Kamari,respectively 

Glover has said that though the film is similar to its predecessor, following the Prince of the Pride Lands, after his father Mufasa's death, it will varying in what is seen of Simba.

He said that '[Jon Favreau] was very keen in making sure we saw [Simba's] transition from boy to man and how hard that can be when there's been a deep trauma.'

Directed and co-produced by the Iron Man director, is tracking to have a $150 million opening, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Beyonce released a song, Spirit, Tuesday night to commemorate the release, as part of the album she produced and curated for the film.

Got Scar's back: The film opens in the US on July 17 and comes 25 years after the original was released

Got Scar's back: The film opens in the US on July 17 and comes 25 years after the original was released

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Florence Kasumba shimmers while joined by Eric Andre and Keegan-Michael Key at Lion King premiere

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