Stars hit the red carpet for Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty launch in Sydney

Tash Oakley has stunned on the red carpet for the launch of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty with a very daring outfit.

Models, reality TV stars and podcasters have been among those to hit the red carpet in Sydney to celebrate the premiere of the highly anticipated new series, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.

The show, which is streaming now on Binge, is set in Los Angeles in the 1980s and 1990s and follows the rise of the LA Lakers basketball team.

It features Hollywood newcomer Quincy Isaiah in the lead role as a young Earvin “Magic” Johnson, alongside stars including John C. Reilly, Sally Field, Adrien Brody, Jason Segel and Australian actor Jason Clarke.

Isaiah flew in from the US and joined Clarke as a guest of honour at the Binge event in Vaucluse, Sydney, on Wednesday night.

Isaiah and Clarke led the star-studded arrivals. Picture: Henrique Fanti

The 26-year-old was working as a bartender and assistant in his home town when he landed the role in 2019, and told Confidential that he was “so grateful” for the opportunity that has changed his life.

“I didn’t get here by myself,” Isaiah said. “I am trying to respect that and pay it forward because there are people that looked out for me and made sure that I was able to get lunch or dinner that day, or that I had gas in my car and got to an audition. I am just so grateful.”

The series is Isaiah’s breakout role. Picture: Henrique Fanti

Married At First Sight star Cam Merchant also hit the ‘blue’ carpet, co-ordinating well with the backdrop in jeans and a pink blazer.

Clarke, who plays Jerry West (the NBA star-turned-league executive) in Winning Time, opted for a neutral palette as he stood alongside a basketball hoop.

Cam Merchant. Picture: Henrique Fanti

Jason Clarke. Picture: Henrique Fanti

Instagram model Tash Oakley took advantage of the break in the terrible weather and dressed for summer in a racy cut-out dress, which featured a bikini-style top.

Meanwhile, Fox Sports presenters Lara Pitt and Hannah Hollis posed alongside netball star-turned-commentator Catherine Cox.

Tash Oakley. Picture: Henrique Fanti

Fox Sports’ Lara Pitt, Catherine Cox and Hannah Hollis. Picture: Henrique Fanti

Social media sensations Matthew Ford and Jack Steele (of The Inspired Unemployed) committed to the theme in their own basketball outfits, while LA-based influencer Tammy Christina opted for a more glam look.

The Inspired Unemployed’s Matthew Ford and Jack Steele. Picture by: Henrique Fanti

Tammy Christina. Picture: Henrique Fanti

Also spotted on the red carpet was Love Island season 3 star Taku Chimwaza and Ugandan-Australian actress, model and fashion designer Suzan Mutesi, who wore a showstopping embellished evening gown.

Taku Chimwaza. Picture: Henrique Fanti

Suzan Mutesi. Picture: Henrique Fanti

Sports journalist Jess Yates and her pro-surfer husband Luke Egan, who welcomed their second child together last April, joined the guests at the high-profile launch, along with Kinda Sorta Dating podcast host and columnist Jana Hocking.

Jess Yates and Luke Egan. Picture: Henrique Fanti

Jana Hocking. Picture: Henrique Fanti

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty is streaming now on Binge.

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