Nifty shades of grey! Brad Pitt looks distinguished as he transforms into silver fox for new movie War Machine in Berlin

He's normally seen with handsome blonde hair.

But Brad Pitt surprised fans when he stepped out in Berlin on Thursday, where he cut a rather distinguished figure.

The Hollywood star was seen sporting grey hair as he visited a contemporary exhibition at the Sprüth Magers gallery, in the city's Mitte district.

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New look: Brad Pitt surprised fans when he stepped out in Berlin on Thursday, where he cut a rather distinguished figure in the German city

New look: Brad Pitt surprised fans when he stepped out in Berlin on Thursday, where he cut a rather distinguished figure in the German city

Barely recognisable in his new guise, the good-looking star looked demonstrably more mature with his lighter locks.

Dressed in relaxed-fit jeans and a wax jacket, his character's fashion sense didn't seem to help matters, deliberately ageing him. 

Fortunately, it didn't seem to bother him - as he continually laughed and joked with fellow members of the cast and crew.

Barely recognisable in his new guise, the good-looking star looked demonstrably older with his lighter locks

Barely recognisable in his new guise, the good-looking star looked demonstrably older with his lighter locks

New man! Dressed in relaxed-fit jeans and a fleece, his character's fashion sense helped age him

New man! Dressed in relaxed-fit jeans and a fleece, his character's fashion sense helped age him

Lighten up: The Hollywood star was seen sporting grey hair as he visited a contemporary exhibition at the Sprüth Magers gallery, in the city's Mitte district

Lighten up: The Hollywood star was seen sporting grey hair as he visited a contemporary exhibition at the Sprüth Magers gallery, in the city's Mitte district

Travelling light: Brad cosies-up to a co-star during production of the forthcoming movie

Travelling light: Brad cosies-up to a co-star during production of the forthcoming movie

Not the first-class travel he's used to! Brad's character travels by a neon pink bus in the film 

Not the first-class travel he's used to! Brad's character travels by a neon pink bus in the film 

Fortunately, fans of the Hollywood star won't need to worry - as the look is only a device to transform him into his latest on-screen character.

The father-of-six is set to play a US military general in the upcoming military blockbuster the role thought to be inspired by Stanley McChrystal, who led the US war effort in Afghanistan. 

Brad's character, billed as a 'rock star' general with a 'lethal reputation', is loosely based on the army veteran. 

Barely recognisable: Brad still looked impossibly handsome, even with his grey 'silver fox' appearance

Barely recognisable: Brad still looked impossibly handsome, even with his grey 'silver fox' appearance

Backseat driver: the handsome screen star cut a relaxed figure as he held court at the rear of the vehicle

Backseat driver: the handsome screen star cut a relaxed figure as he held court at the rear of the vehicle

Don't miss your stop, Brad! The husband of Angelina Jolie hops off the bus to film outdoor location shots

Don't miss your stop, Brad! The husband of Angelina Jolie hops off the bus to film outdoor location shots

Brad and his cast and crew have decamped to Berlin for the next location, after shooting scenes at the Dunsfold Aerodrome - where the Top Gear test track is located - in Surrey, England last week.

Filming for the film, which is based on the late Michael Hastings' best-selling book, began in mid-October 2015 in London before the set moved to Abu Dhabi, which was transformed into Kabul. 

It is set to make history as one of the original movies produced by streaming service Netflix, hot on the heels of a stream of successful TV shows including Orange Is The New Black and House of Cards. 

The movie is slated for a 2016 release in the US but no information has been revealed for a UK release date as of yet. 

Busy: Brad and his cast and crew have decamped to Berlin for the next location, after shooting scenes at the Dunsfold Aerodrome - where the Top Gear test track is located - in Surrey, England last week

Busy: Brad and his cast and crew have decamped to Berlin for the next location, after shooting scenes at the Dunsfold Aerodrome - where the Top Gear test track is located - in Surrey, England last week

Not his usually-stylish self: Most fans would've  walked straight passed the hunky film star

Not his usually-stylish self: Most fans would've  walked straight passed the hunky film star

The latest sighting comes just hours after Brad cut a more clandestine figure during a visit to a local art gallery. 

Brad, 51, was dressed down for his arty day out, teaming dark jeans with a suede jacket layered over a tweed waistcoat.

He added a scarf and one of his favourite flap caps to the look as he was seen heading inside the gallery with an aide. 

The latest sighting comes just hours after Brad cut a more clandestine figure during a visit to a local art gallery

The latest sighting comes just hours after Brad cut a more clandestine figure during a visit to a local art gallery

Pretty in pink: Brad's character returns to the neon-coloured coach as he resumes filming

Pretty in pink: Brad's character returns to the neon-coloured coach as he resumes filming

Transformation: Brad is clearly playing the new character for the story attached to him

Transformation: Brad is clearly playing the new character for the story attached to him

The star was enjoying the newly-opened Ed Ruscha exhibition at Sprüth Magers. 

The show is titled Metro Mattresses, and consists of a series of drawings depicting discarded mattresses left on the streets of the artist's home city of Los Angeles.

Brad, who along with his wife Angelina Jolie is a keen collector of modern art from the likes of Banksy and Schoony, was also seen visiting the studio of Danish artist Ólafur Elíasson during his time away from set. 

Art fan: Brad Pitt took some time out from the set of his new film War Machine on Thursday to explore his latest shooting location - Berlin

Art fan: Brad Pitt took some time out from the set of his new film War Machine on Thursday to explore his latest shooting location - Berlin

Casual: Brad, 51, was dressed down for an arty day out visiting galleries, teaming dark jeans with a suede jacket layered over a tweed waistcoat.

Casual: Brad, 51, was dressed down for an arty day out visiting galleries, teaming dark jeans with a suede jacket layered over a tweed waistcoat.

Picking up a new piece? Brad, who along with his wife Angelina is a keen collector of modern art,  was seen visiting the studio of Danish artist Ólafur Elíasson

Picking up a new piece? Brad, who along with his wife Angelina is a keen collector of modern art,  was seen visiting the studio of Danish artist Ólafur Elíasson

 

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