He stars as doting dad John to son Michael in the new film Nowhere Special.
And James Norton looked dapper when he stepped out with his girlfriend Imogen Poots in the Italian city on Thursday prior to gracing the red carpet.
The actor, 35, put on a cosy display with the Vivarium star, 31, as they strolled side-by-side to the event, and chatted together amicably.
Outing: James Norton put on a cosy display with girlfriend Imogen Poots as they enjoyed a stroll before he hit the red carpet at the 77th Venice Film Festival on Thursday
James looked sharp in a navy two-piece suit, which he wore with a white open collar shirt and a pair of smart black shoes.
His brunet locks were brushed into a tousled style and he shielded his eyes with a pair of black shades, while he also blue surgical mask.
Imogen, meanwhile, looked effortlessly chic in a monochrome chequered dress that had button-up detailing across the front for a chic flair.
Adding a pop of colour she kept her personal items in a pink handbag, while she stepped out in sleek brown shoes.
Handsome: James looked sharp in a navy two-piece suit, which he wore with a white open collar shirt and a pair of smart black shoes
Dapper: James’ brunet locks were brushed into a tousled style and he shielded his eyes with a pair of black shades, while he also blue surgical mask
Stunning: Imogen, meanwhile, looked effortlessly chic in a monochrome chequered dress that had button-up detailing across the front for a chic flair
Demure: Adding a pop of colour she kept her personal items in a pink handbag, while she stepped out in sleek brown shoes
James and Imogen were seen chatting closely with one another as the actor prepared to go on the red carpet, and removed his mask
He then appeared with his young Nowhere Special co-star at the event ahead of the film’s premiere in Italy.
The actor put on a sweet display as he carried Daniel Lamont on his shoulders while strolling the length of the carpet.
Stylish: Imogen pulled her blonde locks back into a chic bun and she wore a light palette of make-up underneath her mask
Ready to go: James was seen waiting to go out on the red carpet
Romance: James and Imogen are an acting power couple, who first sparked up a romance nearly two years ago
Cute! James then appeared with his young Nowhere Special co-star Daniel Lamont at the event ahead of the film’s premiere in Italy
Meanwhile, his co-star Daniel wore a white grandad collar shirt with a pair of black jeans and brown leather shoes.
The young thespian appeared the picture of confidence in in front of the cameras, as he smiled and waved while making his way into the event.
James and Daniel walked hand-in-hand past the paparazzi before the actor lifted his co-star up into his arms to pose for snaps together.
Co-stars: James and Daniel walked hand-in-hand past the paparazzi before the actor lifted his co-star up into his arms to pose for snaps together
Sweet: James posed on his knee beside Daniel while they posed on the red carpet
Nowhere Special is an upcoming 2020 internationally co-produced drama film, written, directed, and produced by Uberto Pasolini.
James, who plays window cleaner John, dedicates his existence to his three-year-old son after his mother left them soon after she gave birth.
But when John is given just months to live, he sets out to find a perfect family for his little boy once he is gone.
Smile and wave! Meanwhile, his co-star Daniel wore a white grandad collar shirt with a pair of black jeans and brown leather shoes
Aw! The actor put on a sweet display as he carried Daniel Lamont on his shoulders while strolling the length of the carpet
Earlier this week, James was spotted making a low-key arrival at the film festival.
The Venice Film Festival is one of the world’s oldest award ceremonies and is listed as one of the ‘Big Five’ events. It started on Wednesday 2 September and ends on the 12 September.
James, who recently starred in the BBC drama The Trial Of Christine Keeler, has been hotly-tipped as the latest actor to play James Bond.
The Sun claimed bookmaker Ladbrokes has suspended betting on the star being the next man to portray the fictional secret agent.
Amid frenzied speculation about who will be the next to play Bond, with stars including Richard Madden and Idris Elba being linked with the role, a source told the publication both sides were trying ‘to get a deal signed off’.
Hello: The young thespian appeared the picture of confidence in in front of the cameras, as he smiled and waved while making his way into the event
New film: Nowhere Special is an upcoming 2020 internationally co-produced drama film, written, directed, and produced by Uberto Pasolini
‘Producers wanted a Brit and James ticks all the boxes – tall, strapping, physically fit and, of course, looks great in a dinner jacket.
‘Everyone is hoping to get the deal confirmed and signed off, with an announcement in the summer.’
James, meanwhile plays the titular character Gareth Jones in his drama film Mr. Jones, which was released on February 7.
The movie tells the true story of a Welsh journalist who travelled to the Soviet Union in 1933 and uncovers some unpleasant truths about an international conspiracy.
James also starred in Little Women, alongside the likes of Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timothée Chalamet, Laura Dern, and Meryl Streep earlier this year.
Plot: James, who plays window cleaner John, dedicates his existence to his three-year-old son after his mother left them soon after she gave birth
Arrival: Earlier this week, James was spotted making a low-key arrival at the film festival
Big star: The Venice Film Festival is one of the world’s oldest award ceremonies and is listed as one of the ‘Big Five’ events