Clare Danes transformed into her character, a widow named Cora, as she filmed The Essex Serpent on Monday.
The actress, 42, was joined by her co-stars Frank Dillane and Hayley Squires to film funeral scenes.
Clare wore a formal morning dress which was in keeping within the Victorian era of which the series is set.
Action! Clare Danes transformed into her character, a widow named Cora, as she filmed The Essex Serpent on Monday
Clare cut a regal figure in the costume which featured a velour embroidered cape with ruffled neckline and a black floor-length gown.
The tight bodice and cuffs of the dress were adorned with hundreds of black sequins.
The Homeland star’s strawberry blonde locks were styled in a voluminous up-do complete with big black bow.
In character: The actress, 42, was joined by her co-stars Frank Dillane (pictured) and Hayley Squires as they filmed funeral scenes
Hello! Frank, 30, who played Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, gave a friendly wave to fans who had gathered to watch the scenes unfold
Dramatic: Clare cut a regal figure in the costume which featured a velour embroidered cape with ruffled neckline and a black floor-length gown
Detailed: The tight bodice and cuffs of the dress were adorned with hundreds of black sequins
She completed her look with drop earrings and heeled boots.
Clare took off a pair of black leather gloves in-between takes as she chatted to Frank.
The actor, 30, who played Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, gave a friendly wave to fans who had gathered to watch the scenes unfold
The cast appeared in high spirits as they gathered on a set of steps ahead of filming the funeral scenes.
Behind-the-scenes: Clare took off a pair of black leather gloves in-between takes as she chatted to Frank
Costume: She completed her look with drop earrings and heeled boots
Safety first: A crew member chatted to the pair in a face mask as they prepared to film scenes amid the pandemic
Journey: The programme follows Cora, a widow who moves from London to the Essex village of Aldwinter in search of a mythical sea creature
The programme follows Cora, a widow who moves from London to the Essex village of Aldwinter in search of a mythical sea creature.
Tom Hiddleston plays Will Ransome, the trusted leader of the local community.
Mother-of-two Claire, who is married to British actor Hugh Dancy, replaced Keira Knightley in the role when the actress had to withdraw for ‘family reasons’.
A representative for the star confirmed that she decided to pull out of the project over childcare concerns for two daughters, Edie and Delilah
The spokesperson told the Daily Mail at the time: ‘There wasn’t a comfortable scenario for Keira that could be put in place for an extended period of childcare required for the four-and-a-half-month production.’
Replacement: Mother-of-two Claire, who is married to British actor Hugh Dancy, replaced Keira Knightley in the role when the actress had to withdraw for ‘family reasons’
Motherhood: Keira decided to pull out of the project over childcare concerns for two daughters, Edie and Delilah (pictured in 2018)
The cast: Frank and Clare chatted on the steps ahead of the cameras rolling
Emotional: Clare and Hayley cut solemn figures as the cameras rolled for the funeral scenes
Happy: But off camera, Clare was in great spirits and was spotted laughing with a crew member
Last minute preparations: The pair inspected a piece of paper as they prepared to film the scenes
Maldon District Council confirmed that filming would be taking place in the area, telling Essex Live in a statement: ‘We are delighted that the production company has chosen the Maldon District as one of their locations for a new six-part drama.
‘They have a sizeable base on Promenade Park, and they will minimise any disruption during their filming and ensure safety can be maintained at all times.
‘We would remind everyone that while this is clearly exciting, social distancing must still be maintained at all times.’
Patient: A member of the cast sat on the steps as he waited for the cameras to roll
Set in the Victorian era of the 1890s, the drama follows Cora Seaborne (Danes), a newly widowed woman relishing her newfound freedom from an abusive husband, who moves from London to a small village in Essex.
Not long after arriving, she becomes intrigued by a local superstition: a mythical sea serpent known as the Essex Serpent that has returned to the area.
The See-Saw production is being directed by Clio Barnard, who’s best known for her work on film The Selfish Giant (2013), and produced by Andrea Cornwell.
Anna Symon will serve as the lead writer. Her resume includes penning the British historical drama series, Mrs. Wilson (2018).
Journey: Set in the Victorian era of the 1890s, the drama follows Cora Seaborne (Danes), a newly widowed woman relishing her newfound freedom from an abusive husband
Both Barnard and Symon will also play serve as executive producers alongside Jamie Laurenson, Patrick Walters, Hakan Kousetta, Emile Sherman, and Iain Canning, according to Deadline.
Apple gave the green light and ordered The Essex Serpent to series in August 2020.
While it has yet to be announced, the release date for The Essex Serpent is expected to be next year.
One to watch: Apple gave the green light and ordered The Essex Serpent to series in August 2020. The release date for The Essex Serpent is expected to be next year