Jude Law puffs a cigarette on the rainy set of his latest movie Genius... in first sighting since announcement he's expecting fifth child

By Ryan Smith and Rebecca Davison and Emily Sheridan for MailOnline

Published: 08:37 EST, 19 October 2014 | Updated: 03:02 EST, 20 October 2014

Following the recent revelation that his 23-year-old ex Catherine Harding is pregnant with his fifth child, the star has returned to focussing on his lucrative career.

Actor Jude Law, 41, was hard at work on Sunday, as he was spotted shooting scenes for his upcoming movie Genius.

In his first sighting since it was revealed that upcoming singer-songwriter Catherine - also known as Cat Cavelli - is five months pregnant, the screen star was seen smoking a cigarette as cameras rolled on the Manchester set.

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Back to work I go: Jude Law was spotted on the Manchester set of his upcoming movie Genius on Sunday, days after it was revealed that his ex Catherine Harding is pregnant with his fifth child

Why does it always rain on me? Jude was seen on the set getting soaked with what appears to be stunt rain

Dressed in a double-breasted brown coat over a matching three-piece suit, Jude looked relaxed as he got into character as American author Thomas Clayton Wolfe on the set, which has been transformed into 1900s New York.

However, the actor did have to duck for cover under an umbrella as rain was pumped in for a scene..

Colin Firth, who plays iconic literary editor Max Perkins in the film, and Dominic West, who portrays Ernest Hemingway, were also spotted on the set, laughing and talking as they shot scenes. 

Lights, camera, action! Jude Law on set of latest movie Genius

Dapper gent: The actor was dressed in a brown coat over a matching three-piece suit as he shot his scenes

Smoking hot: Jude puffed on a cigarette as he got into character as American author Thomas Clayton Wolfe

Under my umbrella: The star sipped on a bottle of water as he kept himself protected under an umbrella

Uncovered: As the rain continued to fall, Jude got drenched as he stepped out into the faux storm

Jude, who replaced Michael Fassbender in his role, has been shooting the movie - also starring Nicole Kidman and Guy Pearce - in different parts of England over the past several days.

As he's hard at work, fans are still reeling from the news that he's set to be a dad again.

It is understood that the baby was conceived around May/June, while Catherine spent six weeks with Jude on location in the Czech Republic where he was believed to have been filming Spy.

Seeking shelter: As the a downpour began, Jude was seen wincing as he took shelter under his umbrella

Is it safe yet? The actor was seen peering out, after his locks were dampened by the downpour

As the skies open up... The star was seen looking up at the skies as he walked through the rain-soaked streets

Cool as a cucumber: In between scenes, he appeared relaxed and without any worries

A spokesman for the actor said to MailOnline in the statement: 'I can confirm that Jude Law and Catherine Harding are expecting a child together in the spring.

'Whilst they are no longer in a relationship, they are both wholeheartedly committed to raising their child. 

'They consider this a private matter and other than this confirmation no statement will be made. 

Actors in the mist: At one point, Jude was barely visible as the downpour intensified

I'm still standing: The handsome actor's spirits remained high as the dampness began to set in

Dominic West, left, and Colin Firth, right, were also spotted shooting scenes for the period project

Portraying legends: Colin plays iconic literary editor Max Perkins, while Dominic portrays Ernest Hemingway

The write stuff: the movie explores the complex relationship between the writers and their editor

Stylish: In keeping with the theme, the actors wore wardrobe typical of the early 1900s

'I ask that you respect the privacy of all parties involved and their families.'

Although Catherine is yet to tweet anything about her pregnancy, her close friend and model Laura Coleman from Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, tweeted a link to Jude's announcement, writing: 

'Congratulations to my best friend @CatCavelli on expecting her new baby. Can't wait xx.' 

The pair are understood to have gone on holiday to Monaco together earlier this year. 

Chilling in the rain: The star flashed a cheeky grin as he hung out on the Manchester set

New recruit: It was announced earlier this year that Jude had replaced Michael Fassbender in the coveted role

Back in time: The streets of Manchester were transformed into 1900s New York for the film

Going for a ride: Several vintage cars were transported over to the set to complete its retro look

Sign of the times: Retro copies of the New York Post were seen posted on news-stands

Man about town: The ex-husband of Sadie Frost was all smiles as he chatted with crew-member

Break time: The actor was seen lighting up a cigarette in between takes

Drenched: Jude couldn't help but get soaked in his all-brown-everything costume

Brolly brigade: Numerous actors were seen wandering the set under large umbrellas

Although Jude and Cat have parted ways romantically, the Oscar nominee is committed to taking part in the child's upbringing and is supporting Cat financially.

The actor also has a five-year-old daughter, Sophia, with American model Samantha Burke following a brief fling in 2008.

Friends close to the singer told the Daily Mirror she is 'delighted' by the prospect of becoming a mother, despite being separated from Jude.

A source close to Cat told the paper: 'It all happened very quickly. They met a little while ago and fell for one another, then Cat told friends that she was going out to Prague, that's when it emerged that she was in a relationship with Jude.'

Cat enjoyed a trip to Glastonbury festival in June, while believed to be pregnant.

The aspiring singer met with Simon Cowell's SyCo music company earlier this year and was considering auditioning for The X Factor.

She grew up in a village called Ardcrone in Tipperary, Ireland and went to school at Borrisokane Community College.  

Last year, the singer was championed by US blogger Perez Hilton who posted a video of her song, Cruel Melody to his site. 

He wrote: 'Take Demi Lovato, add some British coolness, some Madonna Frozen, some Laura Mvula and a whole lot of awesomeness and you have Cat Cavelli.' 

Stunning: Cat Cavelli, aka Catherine Harding, pictured at the Glastonbury Festival in June, is the mother of Jude Law's fifth and unborn child

Sultry: Cat poses for a selfie while on a sunshine break in Thailand back in April

Sexy not scary: Cat in a Halloween costume in an old photo on her Instagram account 

Cat posted these R. Kelly song lyrics last year, writing: 'RKelly pregnant...possibly the worst lyrics ever written is this a joke? Hahahahaha' [sic]

Last week, a new track preview of what appears to be a new single was posted via YouTube.

However, she is now said to be focusing her attentions on motherhood ahead of the birth next year. 

In recent weeks, Cat has moved into a new house in the exclusive North London suburb of Hampstead - not far from where Jude lives.

Last month, she tweeted a photo of her new bookshelf with the hashtag #houseofhampstead.

The Holiday star already has three children, sons Rafferty, 18; and Rudy, 12; and daughter Iris, 13; with his ex-wife Sadie Frost, who he divorced in 2003, who he shares custody with. 

In 2011, Jude talked to the Guardian about the benefits of becoming a parent at a young age.

He said: 'People often say that to me [that he did things early]. Especially about being a father, but it was just the way I did it. It never felt like an issue at the time… 

'But I really feel that the years between 40 and 50 are going to be the 10 most productive years of my life. It's just a great age to be an actor... 

'I want to get back into production, which I've done a bit of, and I've always been interested in directing and my kids are all at an age where I don't have to be tied to London necessarily.' 

Meanwhile, ex-wife Sadie Frost discussed the pair's early romance in her autobiography, Crazy Days, which was serialised in The Mail On Sunday, admitting she felt guilt because she was a 25-year-old married mother when they met.

She writes: ‘I knew that by even entertaining thoughts of Jude, I was jeopardising an idyllic home life, the most secure relationship I’d ever had. 

Old flame: Sadie (pictured with Jude in 1999) discussed the pair's early romance in her autobiography, Crazy Days, admitting she felt a sense of guilt because she was a 25-year-old married mother when they met

'I crushed my unwelcome ideas about Jude, but it wasn’t easy.’ Eventually, Sadie left her husband, Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp, and bought a house with Law.

‘The force of the love I felt for Jude and his intense ambition made me feel out of control,’ she recalls.

She writes of the pressures their careers brought to bear on their relationship, in particular the long periods apart - she discovered she was pregnant with their first child in 1996. 

Family man: Jude with ex-wife Sadie and his two sons Rafferty and Rudy, daughter Iris and former stepson Finlay, whose father is Gary Kemp, pictured last month

‘Jude was away a lot, while I was sitting on the sofa, getting fatter and gripped by a nagging sense that I was jeopardising my love,’ she writes.

She was successfully treated for severe post-natal depression, but it returned after the birth of the couple’s daughter, Iris Tallulah, in October 2000.

The end of Frost’s marriage to Law came after a holiday in Thailand. 

All change: The 23-year-old has moved into a new house in the exclusive North London suburb of Hampstead - not far from where Jude lives

Musical dreams: Catherine is a singer/songwriter who goes by the name Cat Cavelli

‘Right away I knew something was wrong,’ she writes. ‘I knew it was over, the way he looked at me. I was underweight, depressed and scared... 

'I asked him if he loved me but he didn’t need to reply – I knew the answer. The moment had arrived and I knew the relationship with the man I loved was over.’

He was last linked to actress Ruth Wilson until earlier this year after they often photographed together, although she insisted they were 'just friends'. 

Former flame: Jude was previously engaged to Sienna Miller, but they split after his affair with his children's nanny

In 2008 - before his fling with Samantha - Jude was photographed kissing Rod Stewart's socialite daughter Kimberly, who has since gone to have a child with Benicio Del Toro.

Aside from his wife Sadie, Jude's most high-profile romance was his on-off relationship with Sienna Miller.

The couple met on the set of Alfie in 2003 shortly after his separation from Sadie, with the actor proposing on Christmas Day 2004.

Jude Law's son Rafferty takes a step into the spotlight

However, their romance was rocked when in July 2005 it was revealed he had had an affair with his former children's nanny Daisy Wright four months earlier while filming in the US.

The actor publicly apologised at the time, saying: 'I am deeply ashamed and upset that I've hurt Sienna and the people most close to us.

'I want to publicly apologise to Sienna and our respective families for the pain that I have caused.

Scandal: Jude had a month-long affair with nanny Daisy Wright in March 2005 while filming in America

'There is no defence for my actions which I sincerely regret and I ask that you respect our privacy at this very difficult time.' 

Although Sienna ditched her engagement ring, they tried to salvage their relationship, eventually splitting in November 2006.

The pair then rekindled their romance in December 2009 after starring in different Broadway plays at the same time.

However, just weeks after buying a home together in North London the pair split for good in February 2011.

Sienna started dating her now-fiance Tom Sturridge just a month later and they now have a two-year-old daughter Marlowe together. 

Miller has revealed it was a 'relief' to end things amicably with Jude Law and is glad she gave him a second chance in 2009 and was able 'heal' their friendship before calling it quits for good.

Discussing their second shot at love, she told Esquire magazine: 'When something ends in a way like that, it's important if you can, in a way, go back and revisit it and either shut that door or create a new room. So it was a very healthy, cathartic experience.

'And I think it paved the way for both of us to have great futures with no animosity or drama. Such a huge relief, to heal that. And I'm great friends with him and with his children. I love them, madly. Just huge love and respect for all of them.'

In April, Jude was said to be 'engaged in an animated conversation' with glamour model Linda Zimany, who has graced the cover of Hungarian Playboy, as he paid a visit to Budapest's Kolor bar while on a break from shooting spy caper Susan Cooper. 

It is not known if the couple were aware they were being filmed, but the resulting footage was posted on a Hungarian news website.

Youthful: Catherine is 18 years younger than Jude and five years older than his eldest son Rafferty

The 41-year-old actor, who could barely keep his eyes open, banged the bar and shouted: ‘Tuesday is the new Friday, Tuesday is a good night, Tuesday is the best night ever.’

Zimany, 28, concurred: ‘Tuesday is the best night ever!’

The Hungarian model has been modelling since the early Nineties and was crowned Miss Teen Bikini World in 2002. Her latest accolade is the Tropic Beauty Model title, which she won in Las Vegas last year.

Jude later leaned on the bar and said twice ‘It is a terrible Tuesday evening,’ to which Zimany giggled uncontrollably. At one point, Law bear-hugged and smothered the model with kisses.

Five years ago that becoming a father shifted his priorities in life and gave him a wake-up call.

He said in 2009: 'Being a daddy is what counts. I used to sleep until noon, but it's not so bad to have to get up at 7 and give them breakfast.

Former partner: Jude had a daughter Sophia with American model Samantha Burke (pictured) following a brief fling in December 2008

'My daughter made me realise that if there's anything that's going to make a man of you, it's having your will broken by a little girl.' 

Meanwhile, Jude’s eldest son, Rafferty, this week spoke of the pressures of having a famous dad.

The budding musician, who calls himself Raff as ‘I don’t really like the name Rafferty’, is in a band called The Dirty Harrys.

Of not following in his father’s footsteps, he told the London Evening Standard: ‘I did feel a bit of pressure when I joined my first boarding school [Bedales in Hampshire].

Beauty queen: In April, Jude was said to be 'engaged in an animated conversation' with glamour model Linda Zimany, who has graced the cover of Hungarian Playboy, as he paid a visit to Budapest's Kolor bar

He also said of his famous father: 'My dad’s got his five friends and he sticks to them. He always tells me, “You don’t need loads of friends,” which is true.’ 

‘In my drama lesson, I think everyone thought: "Oh God, he’s going to be so brilliant". Then they realised that I wasn’t that good, so they just let me get on with it.’

He said meeting Blur and The Clash through his parents had helped him forge a music career, adding: ‘I did work experience for Blur for two weeks when they were rehearsing for their reunion gig, because Damon [Albarn] is really good friends with my dad. I tuned their guitars and stuff.’  

Cat’s management has been contacted by the MailOnline for comment. 

DATING SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMEN: JUDE'S LOVE LIFE

1994-2003: Sadie Frost

First love: Jude Law and Sadie Frost in 1997, three years after they first met

The couple met on the set of film, Shopping and married when he was 21 and she was 28 and separated from Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp, father of her son Finlay. Sadie gave birth to son Rafferty in 1996 before marrying Jude a year later. In 2000, their daughter Iris was born, followed by Rudy two years later. Jude and Sadie announced they were to separate in February 2003.

September 2003-2006: Sienna Miller

The actor enjoys a whirlwind romance with the blonde actress after meeting her on the set of Alfie, before proposing on Christmas Day. Jude has a month-long affair with his former children's nanny Daisy Wright in March 2005, while filming All The King's Men in Louisiana before the affair is revealed four months later. Despite working on their relationship, Sienna cheated on Jude with Bond actor Daniel Craig in October 2005, before finally splitting with Jude in November 2006.

2007: Kim Hersov

Jude is said to be enjoying a string of dates with the American magazine editor

May 2008: Kimberly Stewart

Jude was pictured kissing the socialite and daughter of rocker Rod, in an Essex nightclub

July 2008: Lily Cole

The actor briefly dates the model/actress and environmental campaigner 

December 2008: Samantha Burke

The star has a fling with the American model and she gives birth to their daughter Sophia in September 2009. 

December 2009-2011: Sienna Miller 

The actor rekindles romance with his ex-girlfriend and former fiancée before they split for the second time in February 2011.

2012 - 2013: Ruth Wilson

The actress insists they're just friends despite being romantically linked to one another. 

October 2014: Catherine Harding

Jude confirms he is expecting a baby with his ex-girlfriend. 

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