They were seen gracing the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival premiere of his new film, Nowhere Special.
And James Norton and his girlfriend Imogen Poots were spotted making the most of their time in the picturesque Italian city over the weekend, as they enjoyed a full day of sightseeing.
James, 35, was seen hugging and kissing his 31-year-old partner as they went for a romantic gondola ride through the famous canals, amid a day of taking pictures of sights.
Sights: James Norton and his girlfriend Imogen Poots were spotted making the most of their time in Venice over the weekend
The actor was casually cool for the fun-filled day out, donning a white graphic T-shirt, which he teamed with light jeans and a pair of retro style trainers.
Toting a large black bag, the screen star carried an SLR camera, which he was seen holding aloft on numerous occasions to take snaps of their breathtaking surroundings.
Imogen put on a stylish display for their day in the sunshine, donning a white crop top, which she paired with a flowing patterned green skirt.
Hug: James, 35, hugged and kissed his partner, 31, as they went for a romantic gondola ride through the city’s famous canals
Snap decision: The British actor caught as much of the action as possible on his camera as they pair rode through the canals
Cool: The actor was casually cool for the fun-filled day out, donning a white graphic T-shirt, which he teamed with light jeans
Relaxed and happy: The pair looked relaxed and happy as they meandered through the city’s waters during their private ride
So stylish: Imogen put on a stylish display for their day in the sunshine, donning a white crop top with a patterned green skirt
Also opting for old school style footwear, which she wore with beige socks, the Vivarium star carried a large maroon bag as they wandered over the city’s many bridges.
Wearing her golden brown tresses in a chic blue headband, the west London native shielded her eyes from the late summer sunshine with a pair of oversized shades.
As well as enjoying the sights, the lovebirds also indulged in some of the city’s best culinary offerings, as they settled in for lunch on the balcony of a popular eatery.
Later in the day, James had a quick change of clothes, reemerging from his accommodation in a crisp white shirt, which he teamed with black trousers.
They confirmed their romance in May 2018, shortly after James split from his girlfriend of two years Jessie Buckley.
Say cheese! As the scenery unfolded around them, James took snaps of the views, while Imogen beamed for her own shots
Romance: They confirmed their romance in May 2018, shortly after James split from his girlfriend of two years Jessie Buckley
red carpet: Days earlier, they graced the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival premiere of James’ new film, Nowhere Special
Stage: James and Imogen first met when they co-starred in West End production BelleVille at the Donmar Warehouse, in 2017
Popular location: As they were taken out into the wider waters, the lovebirds were trailed by other tourist enjoying the sights
James and Imogen met when they co-starred in West End production BelleVille at the Donmar Warehouse, in 2017.
His ex confessed that their break-up was ‘acrimonious’ – putting it down partly to the difficulty of dating a fellow actor.
‘We have broken up, yes,’ she said. ‘It was acrimonious, but it’s a tough job to have a relationship and he is a great man and we are great friends. That’s it. How diplomatic can I sound?’
Explaining the break-up, Jemma told The Times: ‘If you are away for a year filming, you are just not physically around at points.’
James’ new project Nowhere Special, for which he travelled to Venice, is an upcoming 2020 internationally co-produced drama film, written, directed, and produced by Uberto Pasolini.
A spot of fine dining: As well as enjoying the sights, the lovebirds also indulged in some of the city’s best culinary offerings
Ready for her close up: As they settled in for lunch on the balcony, James was sure to take some more snapshots of his belle
Phone: As well as making use of James’ camera to capture images of their surroundings, the pair also used their smartphones
Loving it: The British screen stars were clearly impressed with the famously romantic city as they stood together on a bridge
Let’s hug it out: The lovebirds hugged as they made their way through the bustling streets of the hugely popular Italian city
Snap happy: James spent much of his time taking snaps during their outing, while Imogen served as both model and assistant
Change clothes: James had a quick change of clothes, reemerging in a crisp white shirt, which he teamed with black trousers
The actor, 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.
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’.
‘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.’
Sharing info: As they enjoyed their tour of the waterways, they were seen getting information from their uniformed gondolier
Film: James’ new movie Nowhere Special, for which he travelled to Venice written, directed, and produced by Uberto Pasolini
Plot: The star, who plays John in his film, dedicates his existence to his son after his mother left them soon after she gave birth
Film festival: The screen stars were among a host of celebrities who jetted over to Italy for the Venice Film Festival this month
Safety first: In light of the novel coronavirus, the Venice Film Festival proceeded with stringent social distancing measures
