Daisy in red! Carey Mulligan shows off her VERY slender figure in a stunning strapless dress at the star-studded Great Gatsby première

She is said to have beaten a slew of top Hollywood names to the prestigious part of Daisy Buchanan in Baz Luhrman's film remake of the Great Gatsby.

So Carey Mulligan made sure she looked very much a leading lady as she stepped out at the film's New York première on Wednesday night.

The 27-year-old British actress looked striking in a bright red strapless midi-dress which she teamed with black peep toe heels.

Daisy in red! Carey Mulligan stands out on the black carpet as arrives at the Lincoln Center in New York City on Thursday

Carey's blonde hair was swept back into an updo and she wore minimal jewellery as she strolled down the carpet at Manhattan's Lincoln Center.

The dress showed off the star's slimmed-down figure with toned arms and legs.

She was joined by co-star Leonardo DiCaprio who plays the lead role of Jay Gatsby - a self made millionaire who is madly in love with the shallow Daisy.

She's got style: Carey gets adjusted by her dresser before walking the carpet

Meet and greet: The actress happily had her photograph taken with fans before heading into the screening

Star of the show: Carey ensured her look was perfect as she got out of the car for her big night out

Sparing the time: The pretty actress happily signed autographs in the New York sunshine

Also on the carpet was Carey's co-star Isla Fisher, who plays Myrtle Wilson in the film based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel.

The Australian actress wore her long red hair loose over her shoulders, teaming her outfit with a slick of pink/red lipstick with a black bracelet and clutch bag.

The actresses have both been effusive in their praise for DiCaprio's performance as Gatsby with Isla calling him 'multi-dimensional.'