Gemma Arterton is seen on-set of new show based on Nick Horby’s Funny Girl for FIRST TIME… as she wows in a blonde wig and retro dress to travel back in time to Sixties Blackpool
Gemma Arterton was spotted on-set for her new Sky Original show for the first time on Monday, where she was seen transformed into a Sixties siren.
The former Bond girl, 35, took to the streets of Blackpool in a bleach blonde wig and retro-inspired dress as she got to work filming the show, which is a yet-unnamed adaptation of Nick Hornby’s best-selling novel Funny Girl.
The sighting comes after shots from the currently-untitled comedy series show the talented actress, in-character as Barbara Parker, a charismatic young woman who holds the title of Miss Blackpool.
Elegant: Gemma Arterton was spotted on-set for her new Sky Original show, which is yet unnamed, for the first time on Monday, where she was seen transformed into a Sixties siren
Gemma looked stunning on-set, as she was seen in costume as Barbara while sporting the time-appropriate ensemble.
Cars from the Sixties milled around the streets while extras were clad in costume to look straight out of the decade alongside Gemma’s flawless look.
Joining Gemma in the Blackpool-based miniseries will be Rupert Everett as Barbara’s agent Brian Debehnam, David Threlfall as her father George, and Tom Bateman as dangerously charming actor Clive.
Tom was seen on-set puffing a cigarette and looking suitably dashing,
Chic: The former Bond girl, 35, took to the streets of Blackpool in a bleach blonde wig and retro-inspired dress as she got to work filming the show, which is an adaptation of Nick Hornby’s best-selling novel Funny Girl
Smart: Tom Bateman is playing dangerously charming actor Clive and was also on-set on Monday
Gorgeous: Gemma’s latest look is worlds away from her typical brunette beauty façade as, in true Swingin’ Sixties style, the St. Trinian’s star wears her luscious locks in an iconic beehive (pictured in character, left, and in 2019, right)
Gemma’s latest look is worlds away from her typical brunette beauty façade as, in true Swingin’ Sixties style, the St. Trinian’s star wears her luscious locks in an iconic beehive.
Her green eyeshadow pops against her blushed make-up look, while her strawberry red pout oozes glamour.
Gemma showcases her frame in a blue mini dress, with a white belt drawing attention to her svelte waist.
Chic: Gemma showcases her frame in a blue mini dress, with a white belt drawing attention to her svelte waist
Stylish: Tom looked sharp as he attended in the smart look
Fans will have to wait until next year to witness the spectacle where Barbara finds her comic voice in a male dominated world
The film producer reads from a movie script as she crosses her toned pins while perching herself upon a worn wooden desk.
Fans will have to wait until next year to witness the spectacle where Barbara finds her comic voice in a male dominated world.
Having upped-sticks in order to call London her home, the leading lady is offered a part in a ground-breaking new sitcom which will have an impact on British comedy for decades to come.
Happy days: Cast and crew mingled with the latter wearing face masks
Gemma said: ‘It’s a heart-warming story of an ambitious woman with a dream of making people laugh – it’s going to be something special.
‘It’s an honour to be working with such an incredible team and be reunited with my first ever director, Oliver Parker.’
Also joining the cast is Emily Bevans, Leo Bill and Matthew Beard, alongside previously announced Clare-Hope Ashitey, Arsher Ali and Alexa Davies.
The Sky Original comedy drama will be available on Sky Max and streaming service NOW in 2022.
Beep beep! The streets were transformed to look like Blackpool at the time
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