The Crown’s Claire Foy reunites with co-star Matt Smith as they rehearse their new play Lungs ahead of its run at the Old Vic Theatre
They earned legions of fans for their starring roles in Netflix hit The Crown.
And Claire Foy and her former co-star Matt Smith reunited at rehearsals of their joint West End debut in Lungs which will enjoy a limited run at the Old Vic Theatre in London on Tuesday.
The First Man actress, 35, and her co-star, 36, looked delighted as they transformed into the loving couple M and W.
They’re back! The Crown’s Claire Foy reunited with co-star Matt Smith as they rehearsed their new play Lungs on Tuesday ahead of its run at the Old Vic Theatre
Claire put on a casual display as she rehearsed scenes with Matt, and wore a blue-and-white striped shirt tucked into two-tone denim jeans.
Her brunette locks were pulled back into a messy bun, and she wore light touches of make-up to highlight her natural beauty.
Meanwhile, Matt also opted for comfort over style as he paired a baggy grey shirt with white-washed jeans.
The play, which begins its run on October 14, follows a couple named M and W, played by Claire and Matt, as they discuss giving birth in the current climate with issues surrounding carbon footprints and political issues.
On screen love: Claire took on the role of the young Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, while Matt played her husband Prince Philip
Family drama: The play, which begins its run on October 14, follows a couple named M and W, played by Claire and Matt, as they discuss giving birth in the current climate
Chic: Claire put on a casual display as she rehearsed scenes with Matt, and wore a blue-and-white striped shirt tucked into two-tone denim jeans
Effortlessly chic: Claire’s brunette locks were pulled back into a messy bun, and she wore light touches of make-up to highlight her natural beauty
The pair were first seen together again when they attended the launch of the newly refurbished theatre earlier in the day.
Claire looked chic in a slouchy black jumper which she wore tucked into an elegant mid-length slip skirt, as she posed for a sweet snap with her pal Matt, 36, who had his arm wrapped around her.
Claire completed her all black attire with a pair of chunky biker boots and opaque tights, while accessorising with a delicate pendant chain necklace.
She opted for a fresh-faced make-up look as she simply wore light touches to enhance her natural beauty, while wearing her pretty brunette locks in soft waves.
Back together! Claire Foy and her former co-star Matt Smith reunited at the launch of the refurbished Old Vic Theatre in London on Tuesday
Also looking stylish for the occasion, Matt rocked a dark grey bomber jacket over a basic T-shirt and a pair of skinny belted black jeans with boots.
The duo were celebrating the launch of the newly refurbished Old Vic Theatre, where they will take to the stage to perform their West End debut.
During the evening the two actors presented an award child actor Lenny Rush, and Matt told him: ‘Your work on and off-stage is just brilliant. So thank you, mate. Well done, well done’, reports Just Jared.
Pals: The First Man actress, 35, looked chic in a slouchy black jumper which she wore tucked into an elegant mid-length slip skirt
Matt is in a long-term relationship with Downton Abbey star Lily James, 30. While Claire announced her split from her husband, actor Stephen Campbell Moore, 41, in February last year.
While Claire played the lead role in The Crown, winning a Golden Globe award for her performance, it emerged last year that she had been paid less than Matt.
Claire took on the role of the young Queen Elizabeth II, while Matt played her husband Prince Philip.
Ouch! While Claire played the lead role in The Crown, winning a Golden Globe award for her performance, it emerged last year that she had been paid less than Matt
After finding out that he received £10,000 more per episode, she said she was upset and felt like she had become an ‘inadvertent spokesperson’ for woman in the gender pay gap row.
‘I was deeply hurt by it, because I’d been working on that show for two years. I loved everybody on it, and then I realised, there’s been a big, fat, dirty secret that nobody’s ever talked about,’ she told Porter magazine last year.
‘But there was also that thing [of being] an inadvertent spokesperson. Why did it have to be me? I could have said nothing. And I think everyone would have preferred that.’
Grungy: Claire completed her all black attire with a pair of chunky biker boots and opaque tights, while accessorising with a delicate pendant chain necklace
Matt stuck up for his pal Claire amid the pay row and The Crown producers apologised to both of them for the furore.
Despite the wage disparity, it seems that the pair have maintained a strong friendship off screen.
Olivia Colman and Tobias Menzies, both 45, have taken over from the pair for the third series of the drama, which is set for release later this year.
West End debut: The duo were celebrating the launch of the newly refurbished Old Vic Theatre, where they will take to the stage to perform their West End debut
Oscar-winner Olivia plays the Queen at an older age, with Tobias taking over the mantle of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Claire, who previously starred in BBC historical drama Wolf Hall, has gone on to have a number of roles in Hollywood films including First Man and The Girl In The Spider’s Web.
Meanwhile, Matt will next be seen on the big screen as notorious American cult leader Charles Manson in Charlie Says.
Taking over: Oscar-winner Olivia plays the Queen at an older age, with Tobias taking over the mantle of the Duke of Edinburgh
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