Both co-stars stuck with black as their base colour for walking the red carpet.
In Laura's case, this meant a sleeveless black top paired with a matching skirt that fell to just above her knees.
The actress kept her accessories simple, wearing little jewellery and opting for plain, black, high-heeled sandals.
Even her hair - blonde and swept back - and makeup - subdued and of a natural colour - managed to not be too flashy.
Sir Ian McKellen and Laura Linney attend the New York premiere of new film Mr. Holmes!
Sir Ian McKellen and Laura Linney were on-hand Monday to premiere their new movie, Mr. Holmes, in style.
The 76-year-old actor and the 51-year-old actress co-star in the movie about the later years of Sherlock Holmes.
Already released in the UK and set for a Friday release in the United States, the movie had its stateside premiere at New York City's Museum of Modern Art.
Both co-stars stuck with black as their base colour for walking the red carpet.
In Laura's case, this meant a sleeveless black top paired with a matching skirt that fell to just above her knees.
The actress kept her accessories simple, wearing little jewellery and opting for plain, black, high-heeled sandals.
Even her hair - blonde and swept back - and makeup - subdued and of a natural colour - managed to not be too flashy.
Both co-stars stuck with black as their base colour for walking the red carpet.
In Laura's case, this meant a sleeveless black top paired with a matching skirt that fell to just above her knees.
The actress kept her accessories simple, wearing little jewellery and opting for plain, black, high-heeled sandals.
Even her hair - blonde and swept back - and makeup - subdued and of a natural colour - managed to not be too flashy.