Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem were in the mood to celebrate on Monday evening as they lived it up at the after-party of their upcoming movie Being The Ricardos premiere after-party. The actress, 54, who plays on-screen icon Lucille Ball in the Amazon movie, swapped her ethereal red carpet gown for a sexy blazer mini dress as she lived it up with her on-screen husband, 52, who plays Desi Arnaz. The duo shared a laugh throughout the evening and cosied up, before Javier proved to be a man of many talents by storming the stage and playing the drums - to the delight of his fellow revellers. Here they are! Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem were in the mood to celebrate on Monday evening as they lived it up at the after-party of their upcoming movie Being The Ricardos premiere after-party The film is based on a true story and is centered around Lucille and her husband Desi Arnaz as they face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage. Alongside the dazzling cast, the on-screen couple were keen to live it up and proved to have forged a firm bond by giggling throughout the evening while Nicole draped herself around the esteemed actor. It was not all hugs with Nicole however, as Javier then ensured he was the centre of attention by storming the stage to rock out on the drums while cracking himself up through the impromptu performance. He threw himself wholeheartedly into his set, biting his lip and closing his eyes while slamming the instrument. Rock on! The duo shared a laugh throughout the evening and cosied up, before Javier proved to be a man of many talents by storming the stage and playing the drums - to the delight of his fellow revellers Simply stunning: The actress, 54, who plays on-screen icon Lucille Ball in the Amazon movie, swapped her ethereal red carpet gown for a sexy blazer mini dress Icons: The film is based on a true story film is centered around Lucille (Kidman) and her husband Desi Arnaz (Bardem) - as the real life couple are seen in 1954 - as they face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage Also in attendance was JK Simmons - who plays actor Bob Carroll Jr. who portrayed landlord Fred Mertz - as he cosied up to Nina Arianda - who portrays actress Vivian Vance who played Ethel Mertz on I Love Lucy. Earlier in the evening, Nicole brought the old Hollywood glamour to the red carpet in an flowy Armani Privé gown as she was joined by her on-screen husband Javier. Nicole looked stunning as always in the strapless grey number which featured a tulle skirt and jeweled detailing at the chest. She accessorized the look with plenty of jewelry including a diamond-encrusted necklace and dangling earrings combination. A joy! The duo were incredibly animated for their stint at the bash Having a laugh: Also in attendance was JK Simmons - who plays actor Bob Carroll Jr. who portrayed landlord Fred Mertz - as he cosied up to Nina Arianda - who portrays actress Vivian Vance who played Ethel Mertz on I Love Lucy Glam: Writer and director Aaron Sorkin and Head of Amazon Studios Jennifer Salke lived it up at the party Her signature fiery red locks were worn into an elegant updo as she accentuated her evergreen looks with natural make-up contrasted with a swipe of bright red lip. Bardem, - who played the actor known for his role as Ricky Ricardo on the iconic sitcom - looked handsome in all black including suit, dress shirt, tie, and patent leather dress shoes. No doubt the two talented stars forged quite the bond playing on-screen lovers as they held hands while strutting the red carpet together. In the details: Nicole looked stunning as always in the strapless grey number which featured a tulle skirt and jeweled detailing at the chest Shining star: She accessorized the look with plenty of jewelry including a diamond-encrusted necklace and dangling earrings combination Dapper: Bardem, 52, looked handsome in all black including suit, dress shirt, tie, and patent leather dress shoes Sweet: No doubt the two talented stars forged quite the bond playing on-screen lovers as they held hands while strutting the red carpet together Support: Nicole was joined by Amazon chief Jennifer during the grand unveiling All eyes on her: There were several photographers trying to get the perfect snap of Nicole Being The Ricardos: Who plays who? The Amazon film Being The Ricardos is a true story about the stars behind the classic sitcom I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball, and Desi Arnaz, as the film follows the power couple as they face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage. So who are the modern-day actors portraying the quintessential players behind the beloved sitcom? Incredible: Nicole Kidman (left) looked the spitting image of the iconic Lucille Ball (right) as she was featured in one of the character posters for Being The Ricardos released by Amazon Studios in November Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball The 54-year-old American-born Australian actress looked the spitting image of the iconic I Love Lucy star as she was featured in one of the character posters for Being The Ricardos released by Amazon Studios in November. Nicole had the perfect signature red hair with old Hollywood curls as she contrasted her porcelain skin with a swipe of bright ruby red lipstick. Ball was an American actress, comedian, model, studio executive, and producer as she portrayed the protagonist in the classic sitcom. She was nominated for 13 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning five times, and was the recipient of several other accolades, such as the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award and two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Big shoes to fill: Javier Bardem stars as Desi Arnaz who was both Lucille's husband on legendary 1950s-era sitcom I Love Lucy and in real life Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz Javier Bardem stars as Desi Arnaz who was both Lucille's husband on legendary 1950s-era sitcom I Love Lucy and in real life. Bardem, 52, channeled the Cuban-American actor perfectly as he looks off into the distance while holding onto his signature basket-weave fedora. Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III, better known as Desi Arnaz, was a Cuban-American actor, musician, bandleader, comedian and film and television producer, revolutionary in the creation of modern television. Man with the plan: Tony Hale, 51, donned thick framed plastic eyeglasses while holding onto a leather notebook as he portrays Jessurun James 'Jess' Oppenheimer who was the head writer of I Love Lucy Tony Hale as Jessurun James 'Jess' Oppenheimer Tony Hale, 51, donned thick framed plastic eyeglasses while holding onto a leather notebook as he portrays Jessurun James 'Jess' Oppenheimer who was the head writer of I Love Lucy. Oppenheimer was an American radio and television writer, producer, and director. He was the producer and head writer of the CBS sitcom I Love Lucy. Lucille Ball called Oppenheimer 'the brains' behind I Love Lucy. Stunning: Alia Shawkat, 32, also posed with a notebook along with a swipe of bright red lipstick as she portrayed writer on the sitcom Madelyn Pugh Alia Shawkat as Madelyn Pugh Alia Shawkat, 32, also posed with a notebook along with a swipe of bright red lipstick as she portrayed writer on the sitcom Madelyn Pugh. Pugh was a television writer who became known in the 1950s for her work on the I Love Lucy television series. Oh so now you're fine with someone being a writer? Jake Lacy, 36, pensively put a pencil under his bottom lip as he looked off into the distance as he portrayed Bob Carroll Jr. who wrote on the show alongside Pugh and Oppenheimer Jake Lacy as Bob Carroll Jr. Jake Lacy, 36, pensively put a pencil under his bottom lip as he looked off into the distance as he portrayed Bob Carroll Jr. who wrote on the show alongside Pugh and Oppenheimer. Carroll Jr. was an American television writer notable for his creative role in the series I Love Lucy, the first four seasons of which he wrote with his professional partner Madelyn Pugh, and collaborator Jess Oppenheimer. Landlord: J.K. Simmons, 66, gripped onto a brown fedora as he portrayed actor William Frawley who famously played landlord Fred Mertz JK Simmons as William Frawley JK Simmons, 66, gripped onto a brown fedora as he portrayed actor William Frawley who famously played landlord Fred Mertz. Mysterious: Clark Gregg, 59, donned glasses and a grey bowtie while looking off to the side as he stars as Howard Wenke Clark Gregg as Howard Wenke Clark Gregg, 59, donned glasses and a grey bowtie while looking off to the side as he stars as Howard Wenke. Sidekick: Nina Arianda, 37, also donned the fashions of the era including curly hair, ruby red lipstick, and large plastic spherical earrings as she portrayed Vivian Vance who famously starred as Fred's wife and Lucy's sidekick Ethel Mertz on I Love Lucy Nina Arianda as Vivian Vance Nina Arianda, 37, also donned the fashions of the era including curly hair, ruby red lipstick, and large plastic spherical earrings as she portrayed Vivian Vance who famously starred as Fred's wife and Lucy's sidekick Ethel Mertz on I Love Lucy. Advertisement They even stopped to share a few laughs together. There couldn't be a Lucy and Ricky without a Fred and Ethel Mertz as they were joined by the stars who portrayed those actors on the red carpet. JK looked dapper in a black suit over a navy blue dress shirt, and black sneakers. He played homage to Fred as he donned a grey fedora while joined by his wife Michelle Schumacher. Nina looked gorgeous in a shiny green number. Fantastic four: There couldn't be a Lucy and Ricky without a Fred and Ethel Mertz as they were joined by the stars who portrayed those actors on the red carpet Nina Arianda and JK Simmons Iconic: Vivian Vance, William Frawley, Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball are seen from left to right in 1955 Talented: JK Simmons - who plays actor Bob Carroll Jr. who portrayed landlord Fred Mertz - looked dapper in a black suit over a navy blue dress shirt, and black sneakers Gorgeous in green: Nina Arianda - who portrays actress Vivian Vance who played Ethel Mertz on I Love Lucy - looked gorgeous in a shiny green number The 37-year-old actress had her blonde locks in an elegant updo as she topped off her make-up with a swipe of ruby red lipstick. Alia Shawkat looked gorgeous in a retro-styled navy blue midi dress featuring a white collar and cuffed sleeve with ornate silver buttons at the torso. The 32-year-old Arrested Development star - who portrays I Love Lucy writer Madelyn Pugh in the film - teamed the look with black flat shoes and accessorized with a ring on her pinky finger. Retro chic: Alia Shawkat looked gorgeous in a retro-styled navy blue midi dress featuring a white collar and cuffed sleeve with ornate silver buttons at the torso Buster: Her Arrested Development co-star Tony Hale donned a charcoal grey suit as he portrays head writer Jessurun James 'Jess' Oppenheimer Her brunette tresses were worn into elegantly disheveled curls as she showcased her natural looks by wearing minimal make-up. The new Amazon Studios movie centers on a single production week of the 1950s sitcom I Love Lucy and focuses on the relationship between Lucille and her co-star Desi — who played Lucy and Ricky Ricardo in the comedy respectively — and Nicole revealed that the project helped her get to know 'the woman behind the lipstick'. The Bombshell actress explained: 'I fell in love with her as I was reading the script. I realized what she was doing (was) trailblazing for women.' Javier also revealed that he knew little about his character despite the popularity of I Love Lucy in the actor's native Spain. Man with the plan: Being The Ricardos was written and directed by Aaron, who was joined by his daughter Roxy Support system: The 60-year-old filmmaker looked happy to be joined by his only child Altogether now: Todd Black, Aaron Sorkin, Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, Tony Hale, J.K. Simmons, Linda Lavin, Alia Shawkat, and Nina Arianda posed from left to right The 52-year-old star shared: 'I was obsessed with him and his skills as a comedian, as a person, as a producer and a musician at that time while being a foreigner in this country.' Sorkin recreated an iconic I Love Lucy moment in the film with Ball stomping on grapes during a winemaking scene and Nicole was determined to perform it to perfection. She said: 'It was my obsession to get it absolutely accurate. It was his obsession to have this human being portrayed — what's behind the creation of Lucy Ricardo and who is the woman behind this character?' Sorkin recently told The Hollywood Reporter that Ball and Arnaz's daughter Lucie Arnaz urged him not to sugarcoat the story of their marriage and their classic series. Monochrome madness: Samantha Harris donned a lacy white top with a black pencil skirt Flower power: Blanca Blanco donned a floral midi dress for the occassion Happy in love: She was joined by husband John Savage 'We all had lunch together, and she said to me, "I know my mother wasn't an easy woman,"' he recalled. '"Take the gloves off." In other words, you can go for it.' Despite some concerns that Kidman and Bardem didn't look enough like their characters, the writer–directror said the film was more about the real-life figures than the characters they played on the TV. 'I think that the people thought that we've cast them as Lucy and Ricky Ricardo,' the Trial Of The Chicago 7 director told Entertainment Tonight in February. 'The film takes place during a production week of I Love Lucy — a Monday table read to Friday audience taping, with a whole bunch of long flashbacks which are telling the story that got us here — and because there's a table read, there's rehearsals and then there's tape night, we do see moments of them being Lucy and Ricky Ricardo.' Being The Ricardos is to premiere this Friday in the US, before streaming on Amazon Prime from December 21. All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility