Smooth operators: Colin Firth and Sir Michael Caine are pictured filming new spy movie The Secret Service

By Rebecca Davison and Hanna Flint

PUBLISHED: 14:46 EST, 29 November 2013 | UPDATED: 04:14 EST, 30 November 2013

Colin Firth looked his usual dapper self when he was pictured filming scenes for new movie, The Secret Service, on Friday, but the star is playing a role which is quite out of character for him.

The 53-year-old star plays highly-trained British spy, Jack London, who attempts to save his street smart nephew, played by Taron Egerton, from falling into a bad crowd by taking him under his wing.

Colin was spotted chatting to some of the crew members between takes, and was later joined on set by Sir Michael Caine, who will be playing the head of the British spy agency.

Suits you: Colin Firth was spotted looking suave while filming The Secret Service on Friday

Suits you: Colin Firth was spotted looking suave while filming The Secret Service on Friday

The movie, currently being filmed in Surrey, has been adapted from Kick Ass creator Mark Millar and Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons' comic.

 

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But this isn't the first non-Bond related British spy flick Colin has starred in, as he joined a stellar ensemble cast in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

Speaking of his latest fictional work, Millar said: 'Secret Service is the ramifications of [how] America is struggling on the world stage, funding is being seriously undercut to balance the books and some people are trying their best to take advantage of the fragile global situation.

Break-time: Colin chatted to the crew in between takes on the set in Surrey

Break-time: Colin chatted to the crew in between takes on the set in Surrey

It was how big? Firth gesticulates to members of the crew as he tries to make his point

It was how big? Firth gesticulates to members of the crew as he tries to make his point

Acting royalty: Colin was joined on set by fellow actor Sir Michael Caine

Acting royalty: Colin was joined on set by fellow actor Sir Michael Caine

'The hero and sidekick guys who lead the book are, I think, the best characters I've written.'

But it doesn't look as though Colin makes it to the end of the movie, as scenes shot earlier this month show Samuel L. Jackson shooting him down.

Jackson plays sniggering nemesis, The Villain, to Firth's Jack London, a spy who takes his nephew Gary under his wing to get him away from the trouble on his council estate.

Big boss: The actor will be playing the head of the British spy agency

Big boss: The actor will be playing the head of the British spy agency

Button up: Sir Michael Caine looked smart in grey as he chatted in between takes

Button up: Sir Michael Caine looked smart in grey as he chatted in between takes

The role is a return to type for Jackson, who played another stone-hearted hitman, Jules, in Pulp Fiction.

But the scene might not be all it seems, as the movie is based on a comic book series known for its fantastical plot twists.

Lady Gaga is rumoured to be joining the cast-list, in a cameo role as well as David Beckham, Adele and Taylor Swift.

Action shot: Colin Firth and Samuel L Jackson film the final scenes of their latest movie 'The Secret Service' at a church in the south of England

Action shot: Colin Firth and Samuel L Jackson film the final scenes of their latest movie 'The Secret Service' at a church in the south of England

In the shocking final scenes of the Matthew Vaughn directed feature Firth's character 'Uncle Jack' gets shot in the face by Samuel L Jackson

No laughing matter: In the shocking final scenes of the Matthew Vaughn directed feature Firth's character 'Uncle Jack' gets shot in the face by Samuel L Jackson, who is pictured giggling

Another actor excited to be involved is Edward Holcroft, friend of Douglas Booth and rising star who will be appearing in Vampire Academy with Modern Family's Sarah Hyland, Bond girl Olga Kurylenko and Joely Richardson.

Edward shared a picture of him and Michael Caine from the set of The Secret Service, set for release in 2015.

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Why wasn't there a spoiler alert warning at the beginning of this article?

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Two of the best of british actors.

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I am distressed as to the way Colin Firth looks. I guess for once being skinny doesn't work. Please gain that weight back and be your handsome self.

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way to ruin the movie

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Jesus was olive complexioned.

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jesus didn't exist!

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These kind of movies don't work anymore, because people are realising that the government and the elites are the real enemy and no external threat. I miss the feeling of patriotism , ignorance was bliss .

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WHATS IT ALL ABOUT ALFIE

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Thanks for the spoilers on the final scene.

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Well you did a good job of ruining the ending of the film didn't you - bet the producers and production team are deliriously happy with the Mail.

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Michael Caine please enough is enough RETIRE! he will do any old movie, either he is as tight as a a nat's nuff, or he just needs the ego polishing at every opportunity he can get....having said that he was a good actor when he was younger...it's just he really has had his day. There comes a time we all need to take it easy and bow out gracefully...and he missed that bus a while back. Just my opinion.

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He has many B movies 'to his credit".

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He has been in some very good films,but he is not a very good actor as he often reverts back to his cockney when he has been talking (posh) through most of the films,and for this reason i cant watch him.

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almost misread the caption as Sir Michael Canine

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