A HOLLYWOOD actress will be speaking about her new film in the city onight.

Kate Beckinsale will be visiting the Phoenix Picturehouse in Walton Street with director Whit Stillman to discuss Love & Friendship, a comedy based on a Jane Austen novel.

The event will run after a 6.15pm screening of the film and audience members will be able to ask questions about the movie, which also stars Chloe Sevigny.