His hair was artfully tousled and he carried a pair of aviator style sunglasses, similar to those he sports in the iconic film.

Debonair: Tom Cruise out on a cosy display with his stylish co-star Jennifer Connolly as they attended the photocall for Top Gun: Maverick at the Cannes Film Festival

The actor who stars as the titular Maverick in the film flashed a glimpse of his pearly whites as he waved to the crowds.

Jennifer looked stunning in a nude textured dress that was adorned in sequins and intricate beading.

The 51-year-old plays Penny Benjamin in the action movie which follows a group of young pilots.

Dapper: The movie star, 59, posed alongside Jennifer for photos, wearing a tailored navy blue suit over a white shirt

Stylish: The actor who stars as the titular Maverick in the film flashed a glimpse of his pearly whites

Fashion forward: The movie star looked dashing in his form-fitting suit

Need for speed: His hair was artfully tousled and he sported a pair of aviator style sunglasses, similar to those he sports in the iconic film

Her dress glittered in the sunlight and boasted a quirky silhouette, as it gaped out at the hips.

She layered the outfit over a white long sleeved shirt featuring a frilly collar.

She added a pop of colour to the ensemble with a pair of eye-catching red knee-high heeled boots.

Having a blast: He smiled widely as he waved to the crowds

Incredible: Jennifer looked stunning in a nude textured dress that was adorned in sequins and intricate beading

Love interest: The 51-year-old plays Penny Benjamin in the action movie which follows a group of young pilots, with the pair sharing a tender moment as they posed together for snaps

Different: Her dress glittered in the sunlight and boasted a quirky silhouette, as it gaped out at the hips

Her raven tresses were styled poker straight and parted to the side, which she sported minimal makeup to let her ageless beauty shine through.

At one point during the event, the A Beautiful Mind star tenderly fixed her co-star Tom’s collar for him.

Joining them were several of their Top Gun: Maverick co-stars, and the group posed together for a group shot.

Flawless: Her raven tresses were styled poker straight and parted to the side, which she sported minimal makeup to let her ageless beauty shine through

Touching: At one point during the event, the A Beautiful Mind star tenderly fixed her co-star Tom’s collar for him

Miles Teller, who plays pilot Bradley Bradshaw in the movie, looked dapper in white shirt and grey trousers, with shiny black shoes.

John Hamm complemented Tom by also wearing a blue suit, but he opted for a pink shirt and a check pattern.

The sequel to Tony Scott’s classic 1986 blockbuster has been unanimously praised in early reviews with one even declaring that it ‘improves upon the original in every conceivable way.’

Flying high: The film shows Tom’s character Maverick flying supersonic jets on a dangerous secret mission – at ‘Mach 2 with his hair on fire,’ as Cruise puts it