Nicholas Hoult Wears Bottega Veneta, Dior for ‘Juror #2’ and ‘The Order’ at AFI Fest

Lead actor Nicholas Hoult delivered two standout style moments at AFI Fest—first at Clint Eastwood's gripping courtroom drama "Juror #2," then at the screening of upcoming thriller "The Order.”

For the “Juror #2” screening, Hoult commanded attention in Bottega Veneta's Pre-Fall 24 collection. The light wool twill suit, worn with a precision-cut pinstripe shirt and leather tie, spoke to the moral weight of his role as a juror facing an impossible ethical dilemma. The house's signature Intreccio belt and Strut lace-ups completed the deliberately formal ensemble.

At the photo call of his upcoming thriller “The Order,” opening December 6, Hoult chose Dior Men by Kim Jones, wearing a Spring 2025 printed blue cotton garbardine reversible jacket paired with a beige knit and grey wool pleated trousers. The duality of the reversible jacket cleverly mirrors his role as an FBI agent infiltrating white supremacist groups. This thoughtful approach to character-driven style follows his recent McQueen appearance at the SAG Panel, where his choice of tailoring reflected similar themes of identity and moral complexity.

Both premieres showcase Hoult's ability to translate complex narratives into considered wardrobe choices. While his Bottega Veneta moment captured the gravitas of Eastwood's courtroom drama, the more casual Dior ensemble spoke to the undercover tension of "The Order." Each look, precisely calibrated to its film's themes, demonstrates how red carpet style can extend storytelling beyond the screen.