Andrew Scott channels Pedro Pascal's head-turning Cannes Film Festival look as he flexes his biceps in a fitted vest top at a magazine launch dinner
The Irish actor, 48, turned heads with his muscular physique on show, rocking a cropped grey sleeveless shirt.
He completed the bold look with skinny blue jeans and crisp white loafers as he posed up a storm for the cameras.
The star appeared in good spirits at the event and also took time to have snaps with pal and fitness entrepreneur Connor Minney.
Andrew's look bore a striking resemblance to Pedro Pascal's bold red carpet outfit at Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, where US star, 50, made waves in a black muscle tank.
Fans couldn't get enough of his playful behavior — or his arms — at the Palais des Festivals during the photo call for his new film Eddington.
Andrew Scott (left) channeled full Pedro Pascal (right) energy as he flexed his biceps in a vest top at the IMAGINE Magazine Launch Dinner at Bistrotheque in London on Tuesday night.
One fan even shared a photo of Pedro with his arm around Emma Stone and wrote, 'My new religion is pedro pascal's arms.'
'Pedro Pascal had been massively serving at #CannesFilmFestival so far,' another X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, adding that 'the other men don't stand a CHANCE!'
A third added, 'Every time someone invalidates me for finding a 50 year old man hot, Pedro Pascal validates me by showing up even sexier and hotter than the day before.'
Also known for his sensational style, Andrew stole the show at the Golden Globes dressed head to toe in tiffany blue in January.
The Irishman, who was nominated for best performance by an actor in a limited or anthology series for Netflix's Ripley, turned heads in the standout number as he confidently posed for pictures.
Wearing a suit jacket, matching trousers, shirt and tie, Andrew ensured all eyes were on him as he made his way into the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Beyond the bold colour choice, Andrew kept things simple in the shoe department with some black lace ups and finished his ensemble with a pearl bracelet.
As he took to the carpet, fans couldn't hold back on their thoughts, with many gushing over his appearance.
They wrote: 'andrew scott smiling that's it #GoldenGlobes';
'Andrew Scott looks like a paint swatch. However I WILL give him points for wearing something than all black (which a lot of men on the red carpet seem incapable of doing). #GoldenGlobes';
'why are all the men at the golden globes not giving? like the closest we have to a serve is andrew scott's tiffany blue suit and that's it';
'That shade is recognizable to brides around the globe as Jordan Almond Blue. But Andrew Scott is not a mere snack at the wedding reception. He's moving units at the Toyota dealership down the street';
'Love this blue on Andrew Scott. #GoldenGlobes';
'Andrew Scott looking handsome in this light blue dress.'
Inspired by Patricia Highsmith's Tom Ripley novels, Ripley follows Andrew as the cunning con artist who is hired by an American businessman to bring his wayward son back from Italy.
However, the seemingly simple task spirals out of control, leading Ripley into a tangled web of lies and murder as he fights to evade capture and maintain his façade.
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