Mira Sorvino looked unrecognisable with a blonde wig and facial prosthetics as she was pictured on set filming American Crime Story: Impeachment for the first time on Tuesday.
The actress, 53, appeared to be playing the role of Monica Lewinsky’s mother Marcia Lewis, as she headed to film the Ryan Murphy drama in Los Angeles.
Mira is set to star alongside Beanie Feldstein as Monica Lewinsky in the anthology series, which is inspired by the infamous Bill Clinton scandal which saw the then US-President accused of having a sexual relationship with a White House intern.
Surprise! Mira Sorvino looked unrecognizable in facial prosthetics and a voluminous blonde wig as she appeared on set of American Crime Story: Impeachment on Tuesday
Could it be? Although Sorvino’s involvement in the project has yet to be announced, the star’s get-up suggests that she may be playing the role of Monica Lewinsky’s mother Marcia Lewis
Although Mira’s involvement in the project has yet to be announced, her ensemble suggests that she may be playing the role of Monica’s mother Marcia Lewis.
Lewis famously appeared before the grand jury investigating allegations that her daughter had an affair with US President Bill Clinton.
Mira donned a knee-length fur coat layered over a tweed blazer with gold buttons and matching pencil skirt, reminiscent of one particular outfit Marcia wore during a press conference at the time.
She had a strand of pearls fastened around her neck, a generous amount of red lipstick on her pout, and a pair of black cat-eye sunglasses, with one of her well-manicured hands wrapped around the strap of a black purse.
Matriarch: Marcia Lewis, the mother of former White House intern Monica Lewinsky, pictured
To complete the 90s era costume, the Hollywood alum slipped on some black sheer pantyhose and a pair of black high heels.
Beanie, who is portraying Monica Lewinsky, wore her brunette strands in a feathery ‘do and kept her figure concealed beneath a large, black peacoat.
The 27-year-old Booksmart actress had a black leather purse in hand, while Sorvino, leaning into her motherly instincts, had one arm gently wrapped around her as they walked.
Sorvino, 53, appeared alongside costar Beanie Feldstein, who is set to portray Monica Lewinsky in the anthology series inspired by the infamous Bill Clinton scandal
Hitting all the right notes: She donned a knee-length fur coat layered over a tweed blazer with gold buttons and matching pencil skirt, reminiscent of one particular outfit Marcia wore during a press conference at the time
Similar to Mira’s get-up, Beanie had on some sheer tights and trekked down the sidewalk in a pair of black chunky heels.
In between takes, Mira was seen holding onto a face shield as on-set makeup artists and hairstylists touched up her exterior.
Despite the heat and intensity of filming, the actress appeared to be in a chipper mood, often smiling at crew members in her vicinity.
Mira and Beanie join a star-studded cast, including Clive Owen as President Clinton, Edie Falco as First Lady Hillary Clinton, Betty Gilpin as Ann Coulter, Billy Eichner as Matt Drudge, Sarah Paulson as Linda Tripp, and Annaleigh Ashford as Clinton accuser Paula Jones.
Getting in character: Beanie, who is portraying Monica Lewinsky, wore her brunette strands in a feathery ‘do and kept her figure concealed beneath a large, black peacoat
Staple pieces: Similar to Mira’s get-up, Beanie had on some sheer tights and trekked down the sidewalk in a pair of black chunky heels
Despite their direct connection to the 1998 scandal, Hillary and Bill only play minor roles in the third installment of the anthology series, which is currently without a set release date.
In conversation with DuJour in February, series star Sarah Paulson spoke candidly about the forthcoming project and how the ‘story’ is ‘really about these three women: Paula Jones, Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp.’
‘There is one predominant thing that we forget: that these are human beings and multidimensional people.
Coddling: The 27-year-old Booksmart actress had a black leather purse in hand, while Sorvino, leaning into her motherly instincts, had one arm gently wrapped around her as they walked
Friendly gal: Despite the heat and intensity of filming, the actress appeared to be in a chipper mood, often smiling at crew members in her vicinity
Star-studded: Mira and Beanie join a star-studded cast, including Clive Owen as President Clinton, Edie Falco as First Lady Hillary Clinton, Betty Gilpin as Ann Coulter, Billy Eichner as Matt Drudge, Sarah Paulson as Linda Tripp, and Annaleigh Ashford as Clinton accuser Paula Jones
‘This series gives you an opportunity to understand some of the behavior. I have more in common with Linda than I care to admit.
‘My impatience, my desire for everything to be just so. I can tap into that with Linda. I felt a connection with her,’ said Paulson of her portrayal of the infamous whistleblower and friend of Lewinsky.
Sorvino is not stranger to Ryan Murphy productions, being that she recently starred in the acclaimed producer’s seven part Netflix limited series Hollywood, which premiered last year.
Hollywood: Sorvino is not stranger to Ryan Murphy productions, being that she recently starred in the acclaimed producer’s seven part Netflix limited series Hollywood, which premiered last year