John Lithgow transforms into Winston Churchill as he makes his debut on the London set of royal drama The Crown

He's played all variety of characters in his 43-year-long acting career.

And John Lithgow looked set to showcase his versatility once again as he made his debut on the London set of royal drama The Crown on Thursday.

John, 69, transformed into Winston Churchill as he was pictured filming his first scenes for the upcoming Netflix series in Greenwich.

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Quite the versatile actor: John Lithgow transformed into Sir Winston Churchill as he made his debut on the London set of royal drama The Crown on Thursday

Quite the versatile actor: John Lithgow transformed into Sir Winston Churchill as he made his debut on the London set of royal drama The Crown on Thursday

The Interstellar star looked strikingly different to his everyday self as he was padded out to emulate the former Prime Minister's comparably fuller figure.

John was dressed in the late political figure's everyday uniform which comprised pin-striped tailored trousers, crisp white shirt, black waistcoat complete with pocket watch chain, a smart coat and polished leather shoes.

He had his limp white hair combed back to ensure he looked as similar as Churchill as possible.

Doppelgänger: John, 69, certainly looked the part as he was dressed in the former Prime Minister's recognisable uniform
Doppelgänger: John, 69, certainly looked the part as he was dressed in the former Prime Minister's recognisable uniform

Doppelgänger: John, 69, certainly looked the part as he was dressed in the former Prime Minister's recognisable uniform

All in the detail: The Interstellar star had his black bow tie adjusted in between takes

All in the detail: The Interstellar star had his black bow tie adjusted in between takes

Spot the difference: John made a convincing Churchill as he was appropriately padded  out
Spot the difference: John made a convincing Churchill as he was appropriately padded  out

 Spot the difference: John made a convincing Churchill as he was appropriately padded  out

John portrays the late PM alongside Matt Smith and Claire Foy, who are playing Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II, respectively, in the six-part series which will span 60 episodes. 

All the stops have been pulled out to ensure the Netflix Originals series is a success.

A reported $100million is being ploughed into the show, which will trace the life of Queen Elizabeth II from her wedding in 1947 to the present day.

Welcome addition: John joins Matt Smith and Claire Foy in the carefully-guarded cast list

Welcome addition: John joins Matt Smith and Claire Foy in the carefully-guarded cast list

Turning up: Staying true to his character, John arrived on set in a black chauffeur-driven vintage car
Turning up: Staying true to his character, John arrived on set in a black chauffeur-driven vintage car

Turning up: Staying true to his character, John arrived on set in a black chauffeur-driven vintage car

Big budget :All the stops have been pulled out to ensure the Netflix Originals series is a success

Big budget :All the stops have been pulled out to ensure the Netflix Originals series is a success

According to The Telegraph, The Crown will be the most expensive drama ever made by the US streaming company and its first to be made in the UK.

Billed as the 'the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world – Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street', the drama promises a look at the intrigue, love lives and machinations behind the most notable events.

The tagline for the show has a blockbuster ring to it, which promises plenty of excitement, reading: 'Two houses, two courts, one Crown.'

The first season is scheduled to premiere in 2016. 

'Two houses, two courts, one Crown': The upcoming 60-episode Netflix series has promised plenty of excitement from the get-go

'Two houses, two courts, one Crown': The upcoming 60-episode Netflix series has promised plenty of excitement from the get-go

No exact premiere date set: The Crown is set to debut at some point next year

No exact premiere date set: The Crown is set to debut at some point next year

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