Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy celebrate Oscar nominations at ‘The Revenant’s London premiere

Cast and crew of 'The Revenant' including Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, director Alejandro González Iñárritu and others celebrated their 12 Oscar nominations at the film's London premiere on Thursday (January 14), saying they were "honoured" to be leading the race for this year's awards. (Source: AP)

The film will compete in a variety of categories, including Best Film, Best Director for Alejandro G. Iñarritu, Best Actor for Leonardo DiCaprio and Best Supporting actor for Tom Hardy.

Leonardo DiCaprio poses for the shutterbugs upon arrival. (Source: AP)

Leonardo DiCaprio, who plays lead character fur trapper Hugh Glass, earned his fifth acting Oscar nomination for the movie, in which he spends a large part not talking at all.

The actor autographs for the fans who were waiting for him outside. (Source: AP)

Iñarritu joked on the red carpet, "I wanted 13 (nominations) but ok, that's fine, it's enough. No, I am very happy, very honoured." he called the performance "an amazing job". (Source: AP)

On hearing the news of him being nominated, Leonardo DiCaprio said: “I am so grateful to the Academy for their recognition of this film. Making ‘The Revenant’ was one of the most rewarding and collaborative experiences of my life.”

The pioneer-era drama is about a man who is left for dead by his expedition companions after being attacked by a bear.

Tom Hardy, who has been nominated in the Best Supporting actor category for the film said he learned of his own nomination during a shoot earlier in the day. (Source: AP)

Tom Hardy said, ""It's only driving from work ... I realised how special that is and I didn't expect that to happen to me."

Tom with his fans on the red carpet. (Source: AP)

Soon after Thursday's Academy Awards list was revealed, criticism of the lack of actors of colour among the nominations emerged, with last year's hashtag #OscarsSoWhite revived.

'Game of Thrones' actress Maisie Williams wes also present at the premiere of the film. (Source: AP)

Noomi Rapace was also a part of the premiers that was held on Thursday (January 14). (Source: AP)