Katie Holmes cuts a casual figure in a black sweater and tan trousers as she steps out with a friend in New York City By Ashley Hume and Sarah Abraham For Dailymail.com Published: 21:20 BST, 9 October 2021 | Updated: 21:20 BST, 9 October 2021 Viewcomments Katie Holmes was spotted strolling the streets of Manhattan with a male friend on Saturday. The 42-year-old Dawson's Creek star cut a casual figure as she and her pal walked down the sidewalk in New York City. The Batman Begins actress donned a high-necked black sweater along with a pair of wide-leg pleated tan trousers for her outing on the sunny afternoon. Out and about: Katie Holmes was spotted strolling the streets of Manhattan with a male friend on Saturday Holmes sported white sneakers and carried a package in a white plastic bag as well as a black leather purse. Katie accessorized simply with a white bangle bracelet and several small hoop and stud earrings. The brunette beauty wore her shoulder-length locks parted to the side and down in loose waves. Dressed down: The 42-year-old Dawson's Creek star cut a casual figure as she and her pal walked down the sidewalk in New York City Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Ohio native covered her face with a black mask. The Thank You For Smoking star's companion was also casually attired in a blue, white and black plaid shirt over a black t-shirt. He wore gray pants and black sneakers along with a slate blue baseball cap. Casual: The Batman Begins actress donned a high-necked black sweater along with a pair of wide-leg pleated tan trousers for her outing on the sunny afternoon Katie's friend left his face uncovered and carried a black backpack as he accompanied the mom of one. Two weeks ago, Holmes was seen with the same mystery man at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in the West Village, nearly five months after splitting from boytoy Emilio Vitolo Jr. However a source told the National Enquirer that Katie is 'focused on directing' and is putting the dating game on the backburner. Red carpet regular: The actress attended the New York Film Festival as the event kicked off with a screening of The Tragedy of Macbeth on September 24 'She's focused on directing and meetings, and any downtime she has she spends at home,' the source said. 'Katie's worn out by dating.' The Batman Begins actress and the chef/actor were hot and heavy beginning in Fall 2020 before they split 'amicably' in May, per Us Weekly. Currently Katie is working on her third directorial project, Rare Objects, which will be launched under her production company Lafayette Pictures. 'I am very excited to embark on this journey, working to bring authentic characters and stories to the screen,' she told Deadline. Driven: Following her split from Vitolo in May a source said that Katie is putting all of her energy into 'directing' and her third directorial project Rare Objects is currently being prepped for production; pictured September 9 Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility