Octavia Spencer dons leopard-print coat to reunite with Riz Ahmed at LA ...

Octavia Spencer dons leopard-print coat to reunite with Riz Ahmed at LA ...
Octavia Spencer dons leopard-print coat to reunite with Riz Ahmed at LA ...

Oscar winner Octavia Spencer and Oscar nominee Riz Ahmed reunited at the premiere of their film Encounter at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles on Thursday.

The Alabama-born 51-year-old portrays hostage negotiator Hattie in Michael Pearce's sci-fi thriller, which hits US theaters this Friday before streaming December 10 on Amazon Prime Video.

Octavia let out her animal instincts in a leopard-print coat over a black V-neck top, matching pants, and $790 Gucci 'Leather Mid-Heel Sandals' selected by styling duo Wendi & Nicole Ferreira.  

Talented twosome: Oscar winner Octavia Spencer (R) and Oscar nominee Riz Ahmed (L) reunited at the premiere of their film Encounter at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles on Thursday

Talented twosome: Oscar winner Octavia Spencer (R) and Oscar nominee Riz Ahmed (L) reunited at the premiere of their film Encounter at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles on Thursday

'If we do this thing right, you will always be a hero to your sons': The Alabama-born 51-year-old portrays hostage negotiator Hattie in Michael Pearce's sci-fi thriller, which hits US theaters this Friday before streaming December 10 on Amazon Prime Video

'If we do this thing right, you will always be a hero to your sons': The Alabama-born 51-year-old portrays hostage negotiator Hattie in Michael Pearce's sci-fi thriller, which hits US theaters this Friday before streaming December 10 on Amazon Prime Video

Hairstylist David Stanwell coiffed Spencer's middle-parted wavy wig and make-up artist Valerie Noble applied her smokey eyes.

The Truth Be Told producer-star finished off her red carpet look with a glossy red manicure and pedicure applied by nail artist Melissa Kates.

Meanwhile, the British-Pakistani 39-year-old wore a maroon pantsuit over a traditional pink V-neck tunic and glossy patent leather dress shoes selected by stylist Julie Ragolia. 

Animal instincts: Octavia donned a leopard-print coat over a black V-neck top, matching pants, and $790 Gucci 'Leather Mid-Heel Sandals' selected by styling duo Wendi & Nicole

Animal instincts: Octavia donned a leopard-print coat over a black V-neck top, matching pants, and $790 Gucci 'Leather Mid-Heel Sandals' selected by styling duo Wendi & Nicole

Ready for her close-up: Hairstylist David Stanwell coiffed Spencer's middle-parted wavy wig and make-up artist Valerie Noble applied her smokey eyes

Ready for her close-up: Hairstylist David Stanwell coiffed Spencer's middle-parted wavy wig and make-up artist Valerie Noble applied her smokey eyes

Waving: The Truth Be Told producer-star finished off her red carpet look with a glossy red manicure and pedicure applied by nail artist Melissa Kates

Waving: The Truth Be Told producer-star finished off her red carpet look with a glossy red manicure and pedicure applied by nail artist Melissa Kates

And groomer Tara Hickman made sure Riz's hair, beard, and complexion was on point. 

In Encounter, Ahmed portrays Marine Corps veteran Malik Khan, who

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