Michaela Conlin plays a rookie homicide detective who takes no nonsense in new film Lincoln Lawyer.

But she showed a softer side as she arrived for the premiere last night, walking the red carpet in a clinging scarlet gown.

Despite her ease in front of the cameras, the Bones actress only narrowly avoided a wardrobe malfunction.
Close call: Michaela Conlin adjusts her dress as she arrives for the premeir of Lincoln Lawyer starring Matthew McConaughey

Conlin’s eye catching red gown was held in place by a single strap at the neck, which began to slip down as she chatted to reporters.

The 32-year-old didn’t hesitate to rearrange herself, hitching up the gown back into position.

Conlin said of her part in the film: ‘My character, Heidi Sobel, is a fascinating character because she’s so green and she trusts people.

‘She winds up slipping information about the murder case to Matthew [McConaughey]‘s character.’

Michaela Conlin shows off her figure in a clinging red dress

Making no Bones about it: Conlin shows off her figure in a clinging red dress

Conlin told her local newspaper that she enjoyed her time on set: ‘I learned so much.

‘The cast is chock full of really interesting actors who have been working for a long time, so it was a real thrill to watch them work.’

The movie stars Matthew McConaughey as a charming criminal defence lawyer who is struggling to make ends meet as he works from his Lincoln Continental Sedan.

That is, until he lands am easy case that looks set to make him rich. Or so he thinks.

The movie is released on March 18 in the U.S. and the UK.