Penelope Cruz returns to work on Zoolander 2 after father's sudden death ... and her male stunt double comes along too
When it comes to shooting movies it's no secret that actors enlist the help of doubles to help perform various scenes.
So it was hardly surprising that Penelope Cruz had a stunt person on set as she filmed action scenes with a motorcycle for Zoolander 2 in Rome on Thursday.
However in a funny turn of events, Cruz's double was a bearded man who hilariously looked very impressed to be wearing the exact same skintight red leather jumpsuit as the 41-year-old actress.
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Spot the difference: Penelope Cruz and her male stunt double shot scenes for Zoolander on Thursday in Rome
Hot Wheels! The 41-year-old actress looked amazing in a skintight red leather jumpsuit
Look red hot in Penelope's Christian Louboutin ankle boots
Oops, she smashed it in the style stakes again – despite being in character for the new Zoolander movie. Penelope Cruz managed to wangle in a pair of Loubs on set which complimented her stage costume of a red leather jumpsuit, and we don't think she's looked any hotter.
The stunning actress wowed in the form-fitting one piece which accentuated her amazing figure, but it was her Christian Louboutin red studded ankle boots that got our tongues wagging.
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Shocking news: Penelope Cruz's father Eduardo Cruz died of a reported heart attack at the age of 62 earlier this month
No doubt it provided some light relief for Penelope who suffered a devastating blow recently when her beloved father Eduardo died at the age of just 62.
Eduardo reportedly suffered a heart attack in the early hours of Thursday morning, his brother-in-law told HOLA magazine.
Eduardo Sr has three children – Penelope, Monica and Eduardo Jr – from his first marriage to Encarna Sánchez.
Meanwhile, it was officially announced earlier this year that Penelope would be joining the ensemble of the comedy Zoolander 2.
Cementing her lead role, Cruz turned up the heat in Italian capital in her leather attire on board a motorcycle as she waited for her cue.
Double take... Cruz and her double were pictured taking in direction as the cameras stopped rolling
Wearing her in a fringed long bob, the mother-of-two had dramatic feline eyeliner as she strutted along in a pair of studded red Christian Louboutin heeled ankle boots.
Ben Stiller, who is reprising his role as Derek Zoolander, and Owen Wilson, also returning as Hansel McDonald, were both seen on set with Cruz and gifted fans with selfies.
Stunning! Penelope wore her hair in a fringed long bob and rocked extreme feline eyeliner
Cut from a different cloth? Despite the snug fit of the jumpsuit Penelope proved very flexible
Safety first: Once Cruz was one the bike she was handed a silver helmet
Mind your step: A member of the crew held Penelope's hand as she journeyed along
Pull up, park! As Cruz put the brakes on the motorcycle, two security guards stood at the door
Coming through: The mother-of-two was seen leading the way into a Valentino store as her co-stars Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson followed behind
In the highly anticipated sequel Derek and Hansel join forces to combat a rival company attempting to put them out of the business.
Written by Jennifer Aniston's fiancé Justin Theroux and Stiller the motion picture also stars Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Christine Taylor and Billy Zane.
Set to feature a number of celebrities, the film will see cameo appearances from Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Lewis Hamilton, Cara Delevingne and Gigi Hadid.
Working on her strut: Penelope cut a runway ready pose as she played with her hair
Stars in the building: Cruz and Wilson walked side by side inside the luxury fashion store
Strike a pose! Stiller gifted fans, who surrounded the set, with selfies as he greeted the crowd
Say cheese... Wilson did the same as he joined some supporters for a group shot
Beep! Beep! In another scene Penelope ditched the motorcycle for a scooter as Ben Stiller hitched a ride
Designated rider! Cruz took to the driver's seat as Stiller sat behind her on the white two wheeler
Style on the go... Penelope looked great as she shielded her eyes behind a pair of large sunglasses
Teenage heartthrob Justin Bieber also has a part in the film and recently revealed in an interview that his scenes will come at the very beginning of the movie, which is out February 12, 2016.
Speaking to Women's Wear Daily, Bieber said: 'I start the movie off. The first thing you see in the movie, which is pretty cool. I do this whole, like, parkour sequence.
'I've never really done something like that before. I didn't expect Ben to be so hands on. It was really cool to have him direct me in such a non-threatening way. I wasn't intimated at all.'
Thigh's the limit! Penelope's second look was made up of an embroidered poncho and over the knee boots
These boots... The stunning leather footwear did well to accentuate Cruz's slender legs
Getting a handle on the matter: The Spanish actress looked confident as she took her seat on the scooter
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