Anya Taylor Joy looks elegant in a black silk fitted dress

Anya Taylor-Joy looks elegant in a black silk fitted dress at the The Menu screening in New York

Anya Taylor-Joy was the epitome of elegance as she attended the screening of her new film The Menu in New York City on Sunday.

The 26-year-old actress stunned in a simple, fitted black silk dress that hugged her body at the event, which took place at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Robin Williams Center.

She was joined by her co-stars Nicholas Hoult, 32, Judith Light, 73, Hong Chau, 43, and John Leguizamo, 62.

Elegant: Anya Taylor-Joy was the epitome of elegance as she attended the screening of her new film The Menu on Sunday in New York City

Elegant: Anya Taylor-Joy was the epitome of elegance as she attended the screening of her new film The Menu on Sunday in New York City

The American-born British entertainer wore her long blonde tresses parted in the middle and half pinned back.

The Queen’s Gambit star accentuated her stunning features with red lipstick and some mascara.

The beauty accessorised her outfit with a set of silver rings on her fingers.

Madness: The 26-year-old actress stunned in a simple, fitted black silk dress that hugged her body at the event, which took place at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Robin Williams Center

Madness: The 26-year-old actress stunned in a simple, fitted black silk dress that hugged her body at the event, which took place at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Robin Williams Center

Nicholas Hoult looked dapper as ever in an oversized gray shirt over a white t-shirt, which he paired with large gray trousers.

The actor completed his look with black boots and a watch, and sported some facial hair.

Judith Light was sophisticated as ever in a long sleeved black dress which she paired with black heels and stockings.

Smart: Nicholas Hoult, 32, looked smart as ever in an oversized gray shirt over a white t-shirt, which he paired with large gray trousers

Smart: Nicholas Hoult, 32, looked smart as ever in an oversized gray shirt over a white t-shirt, which he paired with large gray trousers

Sophisticated: Judith Light, 73, looked sophisticated as always in a long-sleeved black dress which she paired with black heels and stockings

Sophisticated: Judith Light, 73, looked sophisticated as always in a long-sleeved black dress which she paired with black heels and stockings

The Ugly Betty star sported large black-rimmed reading glasses and wore her blonde tresses side parted and slightly curled.

Also at the screening was Hong Chau, who showed off her edgy style in a striped blazer, which she paired with a black skirt and black leather open-toe heels.

Meanwhile, John Leguizamo looked handsome in an olive colored jacket over a black turtleneck and blue jeans.

The event was absent from actor Ralph Fiennes, 59, who Anya recently admitted she felt impressed by the stars.

Fancy: Also at the screening was Hong Chau, 43, who showed off her edgy style in a striped blazer, which she paired with a black skirt and open-toed black leather heels

Fancy: Also at the screening was Hong Chau, 43, who showed off her edgy style in a striped blazer, which she paired with a black skirt and open-toed black leather heels

Handsome: John Leguizamo, 62, looked handsome in an olive colored jacket over a black turtleneck and blue jeans.

Handsome: John Leguizamo, 62, looked handsome in an olive colored jacket over a black turtleneck and blue jeans.

All together: The cast were seen posing together at the event

All together: The cast were seen posing together at the event

Inside: Anya, Nicholas, Hong, Judith and John were seen taking the stage and speaking to the audience at the screening

Inside: Anya, Nicholas, Hong, Judith and John were seen taking the stage and speaking to the audience at the screening

The actress, who grew up with her family in Buenos Aires until she was six, said meeting the Voldemort actor was a “big deal” as she learned to speak English through the Harry Potter books .

The beauty opened up about their meeting during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, which aired on Friday night.

Speaking of collaborating with Ralph on her new horror comedy The Menu, Anya said: “I learned English by reading Harry Potter so it was a pretty big deal but my subconscious keeps me away from information that I’m not familiar with I have a job to do.’

Fascinating: The Menu is a dark comedy about a young couple (played by Anya and Nicholas) who travel to a remote island to dine at Hawthorne, an exclusive restaurant

Fascinating: The Menu is a dark comedy about a young couple (played by Anya and Nicholas) who travel to a remote island to dine at Hawthorne, an exclusive restaurant

“So I was cool and we got along really well, but the second it was over I was like, ‘Oh my god!’ and called my mom and said. “The last person to face Voldemort was Harry and now it’s me!”

The Menu is a dark comedy about a young couple (played by Anya and Nicholas) who travel to a remote island to dine at Hawthorne, an upscale restaurant.

However, they soon discover that the celebrity chef (Ralph Fiennes) has some shocking surprises in store for them and the other guests.

The film is slated to hit theaters on November 18.

Soon!  The film, which also stars Ralph Fiennes, 59, is slated to hit theaters on November 18

Soon! The film, which also stars Ralph Fiennes, 59, is slated to hit theaters on November 18