A whole brunch of stars! A-listers Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Sacha Baron Cohen, Isla Fisher, Rita Ora and her new 'love interest' Taika Waititi enjoy a glitzy meal in swanky restaurant Down Under

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It was a meeting of showbiz minds in Woolloomooloo on Friday as A-list pals Rita Ora, her rumoured 'love interest' Taika Waititi, Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher enjoyed dinner at the China Doll restaurant in Sydney.

The stars were seen settling down for a glitzy meal with Rita opting for a plunging white shirt and matching flared trousers for the outing, as rumours continue to swirl she's been dating the Thor director.

Meanwhile Christian, who has been in Australia to film Thor: Love And Thunder, offered a glimpse of his newly shaven head which he has donned for the role.

Lunch date: It was a meeting of showbiz minds in Woolloomooloo on Friday as A-list pals Rita Ora (pictured), her rumoured 'love interest' Taika Waititi, Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher enjoyed dinner at the China Doll restaurant in Sydney

Having a ball with her pals, Isla looked sensational in a black, button-down frock that showed off a hint of cleavage, the actress looking immersed in the lively conversation happening around the star-studded table. 

Russell, who is of late sporting long, grey hair and a bushy salt-and-pepper beard, leaned over the table to talk to various guests, and appeared jolly indeed.  

Sacha left his Borat costumes at home, trading them in for a hipster look, including a fedora, black polo shirt and beige slacks, with the comedian stroking his chin as the scintillating conversation reached its peak. 

A new look: Christian, who has been in Australia to film Thor: Love And Thunder, offered a glimpse of his newly shaven head, while Isla look sensational in a black, button-down frock, joined by her casual husband Sacha

Chatty: Russell, who is of late sporting long, grey hair and a bushy salt-and-pepper beard, leaned over the table to talk to various guests

The group enjoyed modern Asian cuisine at the trendy, award-winning eatery, located at the historic Finger Wharf in Woolloomooloo, a harbourside suburb in Sydney's inner-city. 

While he was not pictured, director Taika was also at the catch-up, spending some time on the balcony where Rita held court, chatting to actress Britney Theriot, after the meal.  

The pair have sparked romance rumours in recent weeks, and on Friday night stepped out at the premiere of Stan's RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under at the Sydney Opera House. 

Close by: While he was not pictured, director Taika was also at the catch-up, spending some time on the balcony where Rita held court after the meal, amid rumours the pair are dating

They avoided being photographed on the Opera House red carpet together, and appeared very coy indeed when they were spotted sneaking into the venue. 

The British pop star, 30, and the New Zealand-born Thor director, 45, entered the Sydney Opera House event together, but were careful to remain a few feet apart.   

The outing was the latest in a series of meet-ups between the two, who have reportedly been 'dating for over a month' while the songstress has been in Sydney filming The Voice.

Keeping low key: They avoided being photographed on the Opera House red carpet together, and appeared very coy indeed when they were spotted sneaking into the venue. Rita and Taika are pictured on Friday night 

On? The outing was the latest in a series of meet-ups between the two, who have reportedly been 'dating for over a month' while the songstress has been in Sydney filming The Voice

Time out: Rita and Britney Theriot (left) looked deep in conversation  as they stepped onto the balcony during the low-key dinner

Casually cool: Britney, wearing a boho skirt and black tank top, strolled outside the eatery with Rita during the star-studded dinner Down Under

Rita also recently sent fans into a frenzy when she shared an incredibly cosy photo with Taika to Instagram.   

Meanwhile, Isla, her husband Sacha and their children relocated from Los Angeles to Sydney in December last year. 

It's been widely speculated that they moved Down Under to escape the coronavirus pandemic ravaging the US, however some reports claim they were actually fleeing America's tumultuous political climate.

Good conversation? Isla looked immersed in the lively conversation happening around the star-studded table

Eats: The group enjoyed modern Asian cuisine at the trendy, award-winning eatery

The place to be: It is located at the historic Finger Wharf in Woolloomooloo, an ocean-side suburb in Sydney's inner-city

'They didn't want to raise their kids in Trump's America,' an insider told The Sydney Morning Herald of the couple's decision to move to Australia.

The couple have since enrolled their three children at a school in Sydney.

Another UK export enjoying Australia's shores is Batman star Christian, who quietly touched down in Australia recently to film the upcoming Marvel movie Thor: Love and Thunder. 

Moves: Isla, her husband Sacha and their children relocated from Los Angeles to Sydney in December last year

Reasons: It's been widely speculated that they moved Down Under to escape the coronavirus pandemic ravaging the US, however some reports claim they were actually fleeing America's tumultuous political climate

Locals: The couple have since enrolled their three children at a school in Sydney

Christian's wife Sibi Blažić and their two children, Emmaline and Joseph, have joined the star Down Under.

Thor has been filming at a number of locations around Sydney including the city's Centennial Park.

Christian will play a villain opposite Chris Hemsworth in the new Marvel flick.

In town: Another UK export enjoying Australia's shores is Batman star Christian, who quietly touched down in Australia recently to film the upcoming Marvel movie Thor: Love and Thunder

Star power: He's a baddie! Christian will play a villain opposite Chris Hemsworth in the new Marvel flick 

Last month, Russell confirmed his role in the upcoming Marvel blockbuster, Thor: Love and Thunder, after much speculation.

The 57-year-old Hollywood star revealed he's set to play the god Zeus in the flick, which his A-list pal Chris Hemsworth, 37.

Rusty dropped the bombshell at during an interview on JOY Breakfast with The Murphys, explaining that he was due to complete his last day of filming.

God status: Last month, Russell confirmed his role in the upcoming Marvel blockbuster, Thor: Love and Thunder, after much speculation

Not bad! The 57-year-old Hollywood star revealed he's set to play the god Zeus in the flick, which his A-list pal Chris Hemsworth, 37

A slew of international stars have swarmed to Australia's shores in recent months, as the country's low rate of Covid infection makes it ideal for big budget productions. 

Australia is also seemingly all set to become the hub for filming blockbusters from the Marvel franchise for the 'foreseeable future'.

According to The Daily Telegraph, Disney - who bought Marvel for US$4billion in 2009 - are ditching their headquarters in Atlanta, US, in favour of Sydney.

In town: A slew of international stars have swarmed to Australia's shores in recent months, as the country's low rate of Covid infection makes it ideal for big budget productions

Super stars: Australia is also seemingly all set to become the hub for filming blockbusters from the Marvel franchise for the 'foreseeable future'

'There is nowhere in the world where films can be shot in the way they can be here in Australia,' a studio source revealed.

'Sydney is the perfect place for the Marvel blockbusters because most are essentially shot in front of a green screen. The whole studio is essentially transplanting itself from the US.'

It's said that Marvel head Kevin Feige is set to make a move Down Under permanently, and film the next batch of Marvel movies at Moore Park's Fox Studios. 

Looks tasty! Sacha looked impressed with his meal as he tucked in 

A series of American productions have moved to Australia amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the land Down Under earning the nickname 'Hollywood 2.0'.

The Tinseltown exodus shows no signs of slowing down, with Viggo Mortensen and Colin Farrell set to film Ron Howard's Thirteen Lives in Queensland. 

Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence is also expected to travel to Australia soon to film the latest Fantastic Four film, according to The Daily Telegraph.  

Hollywood eat your heart out! A series of American productions have moved to Australia amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the land Down Under earning the nickname 'Hollywood 2.0'