Cannes goes crazy for Matt Smith

Matt Smith joined his co-stars for the Cannes premiere screening of Lost River.

The film, which marks actor Ryan Gosling's directorial debut, tells the story of a young man living in Detroit who lives in fear of a local gangster named Billy, played by former Doctor Who Matt Smith.

Other cast members include Mad Men star Christina Hendricks and Eva Mendes.

Smith received loud cheers on the red carpet when his name was announced to the waiting fans.