Joel Edgerton sports double denim ensemble while promoting new film Loving - Daily Mail

Australian actor Joel Edgerton opted for a cool and casual look on Tuesday when attending an event in Los Angeles.

The 42-year-old was seen sporting a double denim outfit as he appeared on stage for a screening and Q&A session for his new movie Loving, presented by Australians In Film.

Joel wore a blue shirt layered with a darker blue denim jacket, teamed with a pair of dark jeans.

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Spotted: Australian actor Joel Edgerton opted for a cool and casual look on Tuesday when attending an event in Los Angeles

He added a quirky touch to his look with a page boy cap, and was no doubt very passionate about his project when he answered questions on stage.

Directed by Jeff Nichols, Loving tells the tale of an interracial couple whose marriage sees them exiled from Virginia.

The story is based on the facts surrounding the US Supreme Court's landmark 1967 case Loving v. Virginia.

Keeping it cool: The 42-year-old was seen sporting a double denim outfit as he appeared on stage for a screening and Q&A session for his new movie Loving, presented by Australians In Film

Richard and Mildred Loving were sentenced to prison in 1958 because their marriage violated the state's anti-miscegenation laws.

They later sued the state of Virginia which led to laws prohibiting interracial marriage being declared unconstitutional. 

In a recent interview with GQ Australia, Joel spoke about focusing on serious acting work instead of big Hollywood projects.

Denim style: Joel wore a blue shirt layered with a darker blue denim jacket, teamed with a pair of dark jeans

'If I'd done a s***ty movie, maybe I'd have a Maserati,' he said. 'But I'd be sitting across from you, biting my tongue all f**king day long going, 'I f**king hate myself for this s**t'.'

He added: 'If you're super good-looking and charismatic and you like playing the same character every time, good luck to you – you'll make squillions of dollars.

Finishing touches: He added a quirky touch to his look with a page boy cap

'The interest I have in being an actor, though, is adapting your energy to play all sorts of different characters,' the star concluded.

Meanwhile, Joel was left disappointed after missing an Oscar nomination in 2015 and admits he should not have listened to industry rumours.

But Joel told the magazine he remains optimistic that he will be recognised for his critically-acclaimed lead role in Loving.

Enthusiastic: He was no doubt very passionate about his project when he answered questions on stage

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