The UK “Hancock” premiere took place on June 18, 2008 at Vue cinema in Leicester Square  in London, England, with the movie’s stars attending — Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman — along with celebrities including Kim Kardashian and Holly Branson.

Hollywood actor Will Smith thrilled fans at the UK premiere of his latest film, Hancock, with a red-carpet walkabout in London’s Leicester Square.

The star, who plays bungling superhero Hancock, spent time posing for photographs and signing autographs.

He told fans: “You guys always take really good care of me… this is a beautiful thing.”

Smith, 39, was joined at the screening by Hancock co-stars Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman.

Family rivalry

In the film, Hancock is an alcoholic who does not care about other people’s opinions - until he saves the life of PR executive Ray Embrey (Bateman)

The character begins to realise he may have a vulnerable side after all, but facing his weakness could be his biggest challenge yet.

Smith said of his character: “Hancock is a bit of a drinker and he’s super, which is a bit of a dangerous combination because he flies drunk.

“We tried to just break genre and create something that was different.”

Source: BBC: Smith thrills at Hancock premiere

Photo credit: Getty Images

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Will Smith and Charlize Theron

Jason Bateman and wife Amanda Anka

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Photos: “Hancock” UK Premiere, Will Smith, Charlize Theron 6-18-08