Eva Mendes and Nicolas Cage Premiere "Bad Lieutenant"

Looking as lovely as ever, Eva Mendes stepped out in Venice, Italy earlier today (September 4) for the premiere of “Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans.”

Joined by co-star, Nicolas Cage and director, Werner Herzog, the “Hitch” star showed off her stylish ways in a sexy, long, black dress - all the while smiling and posing for pictures at the annual Venice Film Festival.

The “Bad Lieutenant” is a remake that follows Terence McDonough (Nicolas Cage) as he investigates the killing of five Senegalese immigrants.

As for Mendes deciding to take on the role, she says, "I didn't even read the script," The 35-year-old insisted. "I heard the name Werner Herzog and I said yes."

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Enjoy the pictures of Eva Mendes and Nicolas Cage promoting in Venice (September 4).