Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania premiere: A-list meets D-list

There were surreal scenes on the red carpet on Thursday as Hollywood actor Paul Rudd was forced to share the spotlight with D-list reality stars and wannabes at the Sydney premiere of Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania.

Rudd, 53, who plays the titular superhero in the Marvel sequel, was one of the few bona fide stars to attend the film’s grand opening at Hoyts Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park.

He was joined by the film’s director Peyton Reed and his co-star Jonathan Majors, who plays the villainous Kang the Conqueror – but that was pretty much where the ‘A-list’ part of the guest list ended.

The brave trio was followed down the red carpet by a parade of “local talent” from The Bachelor and MAFS, plus little-known models and aspiring influencers.

The reality TV contingent included several former Married At First Sight brides and grooms, including Olivia Frazer, Selin Mengu, Selina Chhaur, and Cody Bromley; Bachelorette couple Holly Kingston and Jimmy Nicholson; and Cai Fox Leplaw by Byron Baes.

Even the notorious red carpet tease Nasser Sultan got a guest pass, which he proudly wore on a string around his neck as he hung it for photographers.

Rudd, 53, who plays the titular superhero in the Marvel sequel, was joined by the film’s director Peyton Reed (left) and his co-star Jonathan Majors (right), who plays the villainous Kang the Conqueror – but that was such a bit where the ‘A-list’ part of the guest list ended

The trio was followed down the red carpet by a parade of “local talent” from The Bachelor and MAFS, plus little-known models and influencers. A guest, Sabrina Treffiletti (pictured), a self-proclaimed “comedy queen” and actress, isn’t famous by definition, but probably got an invite thanks to her publicist Max Markson

Also on the red carpet was model Natalie Roser, who was one of the more well-known and experienced individuals in attendance, campaigning for major brands such as Guess jeans.

But the same cannot be said of Sabrina Treffiletti, a self-proclaimed “comedy queen” and actress, who isn’t necessarily famous.

She turned heads on the red carpet in a busty green dress with a daring thigh split.

MAFS bad girl Olivia Frazer, arguably the most famous of the reality stars in attendance, wore a skintight LBD

Even the infamous red carpet tease Nasser Sultan got a guest pass, which he proudly wore on a string around his neck as he hung it up for photographers

Interestingly, she’s represented by publicist Max Markson – the man who launched the equally unremarkable Suzan Mutesi from obscurity to a red carpet fixture.

There were also the usual models who brought a lot of glamor to red carpets but not a lot of star power, including Nikki Phillips and Francesca Hung.

Other ‘who is that?’ guests included professional cosplayer Dani Dacic, Thor impersonator Andrew Lutomski, and little-known model Paris Raine.

Also on the red carpet was model Natalie Roser, who was one of the more well-known and experienced individuals in attendance, campaigning for major brands such as Guess jeans.

Bachelorette couple Holly Kingston and Jimmy Nicholson cuddled on the red carpet

There were also the usual models who brought a lot of glamor to red carpets but not a lot of star power, including Nikki Phillips (left) and Francesca Hung (right)

Once famous for their glittering guest lists, Australian film premieres are now known for their enigmatic mix of bona fide Hollywood celebs and local wannabes.

These days, it’s not uncommon to see two-time Oscar nominee Margot Robbie sharing the red carpet with the Nasser Sultans of the world.

This could be due to the lack of local talent or the organizers being desperate to put “meat in the room” for these posh events.

Cai Fox Leplaw, a performer and model who appeared on Byron Baes, kept things casual on the red carpet