Gerard Butler forgets about social distancing as he greets pals at director Taika Waititi’s outdoor birthday party
Gerard Butler was seen warmly throwing an arm around a male friend at Taika Waititi’s birthday party this Friday.
The 50-year-old actor could be seen laughing crookedly while mingling with kneeling guests outdoors in Malibu.
He was having so much fun that at one point he forgot about social distancing as he and two other men gathered to look at something on a table.
Having fun: Gerard Butler was seen throwing a warm arm around a male friend at Taika Waititi’s birthday party this Friday
The 300 star looked as dashing as ever, showing off his muscular arms in a brown T-shirt that he paired with green cargo pants.
Baby Driver actress Eiza Gonzalez was another famous guest at the party, who was seen wearing a mask as she left the event.
Although Taika will ring for his 45th birthday this Sunday, he apparently started the festivities a few days earlier.
So much fun: The 50-year-old actor could be seen laughing loudly as he mingled with kneeling guests outdoors in Malibu
The New Zealand filmmaker gained worldwide fame as the director of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Thor: Ragnarok starring Chris Hemsworth.
He reached new heights of critical success last year with the comedy JoJo Rabbit which was about a boy from Hitler Youth.
Taika, who was a director of Disney + Star Wars The Mandalorian, has now been selected to direct an upcoming film in this franchise.
Birthday celebrations: Actress Eiza Gonzales was also seen leaving the party on Friday night
Although his film was initially scheduled to bow in 2022, it has been postponed for a year due to coronavirus lockouts.
The Silver Fox will also be back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Thor: Love And Thunder, which is set for release in 2022.
Meanwhile, Gerard also has several projects underway, including the spy thriller Kandahar and the post-apocalyptic comedy Afterburn.
Dashing: Taika (pictured) gained worldwide fame as the director of the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor: Ragnarok starring Chris Hemsworth