Keanu Reeves cuts a scruffy figure in a dirty top as he continues to film new thriller John Wick 2 on location in Rome

By Helen Turnbull For Mailonline

Published: 07:10 EST, 25 January 2016 | Updated: 07:16 EST, 25 January 2016

He's hailed one of Hollywood's most handsome stars.

But Keanu Reeves looked worlds away from his dapper self as he continued to film new action thriller John Wick 2 in Rome, Italy, on Monday.

The Matrix actor - who plays the title role in the upcoming release - cut an untypically scruffy figure as he got into character on the set which appeared to be outside a large art gallery in the cultural capital.

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There's no look he can't pull off: Keanu Reeves was worlds away from his dapper self as he continued to film John Wick 2 in Italy, Rome, on Monday

There's no look he can't pull off: Keanu Reeves was worlds away from his dapper self as he continued to film John Wick 2 in Italy, Rome, on Monday

Keanu, 51, sported a deliberately dirty top which was long-sleeved and button-up in style for the latest shooting session.

The cream cotton number featured black scuff marks which seemingly suggested the drama is set to follow the leading character throughout the film.

The Canadian movie favourite teamed the top with a pair of comfortable blue jeans and some dark brown suede lace-ups.

Lights, camera, action: Keanu, 51, wore a pensive expression as he readied himself for the action

Lights, camera, action: Keanu, 51, wore a pensive expression as he readied himself for the action

Tramp chic: The Matrix actor sported a deliberately dirty top as part of his leading character's costume as he filmed scenes of the steps of an art gallery
Tramp chic: The Matrix actor sported a deliberately dirty top as part of his leading character's costume as he filmed scenes of the steps of an art gallery

Tramp chic: The Matrix actor sported a deliberately dirty top as part of his leading character's costume as he filmed scenes of the steps of an art gallery

On-screen uniform: Keanu teamed the marked top with a pair of blue jeans, some suede lace-ups and a navy blue padded coat

On-screen uniform: Keanu teamed the marked top with a pair of blue jeans, some suede lace-ups and a navy blue padded coat

Making his entrance: The Hollywood heartthrob was surrounded by extras as he exited the exhibition centre

Making his entrance: The Hollywood heartthrob was surrounded by extras as he exited the exhibition centre

The scene is set: The venue's concrete steps were littered with groups of people in order to make it seem like a normal day

The scene is set: The venue's concrete steps were littered with groups of people in order to make it seem like a normal day

He's had enough practice: Keanu held his own as the scene played out, with various members of the crew occasionally jumping in to adjust his outfit
He's had enough practice: Keanu held his own as the scene played out, with various members of the crew occasionally jumping in to adjust his outfit

He's had enough practice: Keanu held his own as the scene played out, with various members of the crew occasionally jumping in to adjust his outfit

Long hair, don't care: Keanu's outgrown hair perfectly fitted in with his leading character's aesthetic

Long hair, don't care: Keanu's outgrown hair perfectly fitted in with his leading character's aesthetic

Keanu's outgrown brown hair - which was parted in the middle - completed his dressed down look and perfectly fitted in with his character's aesthetic.

His co-star Ruby Rose was nowhere to be seen and instead scores of extras were draughted in to make the scene seem as realistic as possible.

Keanu has been cast as a retired hit-man who seeks revenge for the brutal killing of his puppy and theft of his beloved vintage car in action-thriller directed by Chad Stahelski and David Leitch.

Game face: The award-winning actor didn't break character throughout the shoot

Game face: The award-winning actor didn't break character throughout the shoot

The main man: He plays the leading role John Wick in the action-thriller

The main man: He plays the leading role John Wick in the action-thriller

Some of the less dramatic scenes: The award-winner's latest shoot didn't involve nearly as much action as previous ones
Some of the less dramatic scenes: The award-winner's latest shoot didn't involve nearly as much action as previous ones

Some of the less dramatic scenes: The award-winner's latest shoot didn't involve nearly as much action as previous ones

Well-deserved break: Keanu made sure to keep himself hydrated in the sun

Well-deserved break: Keanu made sure to keep himself hydrated in the sun

Perfecting his look: A member of the wardrobe team occasionally stepped in to make sure Keanu's outfit was perfectly in place

Perfecting his look: A member of the wardrobe team occasionally stepped in to make sure Keanu's outfit was perfectly in place

While Keanu's latest shoot didn't feature a fraction of the action of previous ones, evidence of the stunt he's filmed so far was evident.

The multi-award winner's knuckles looked sore as they were slightly bloodied but it's unclear whether the marks were real or the handy work of the make-up department.

Filming for the John Wick sequel began in New York last October and the cast have been pictured shooting scenes in Rome in recent weeks.

And while filming is well under way, a release date is yet to be confirmed.

Worth the wait: While filming is well under way, a release date is yet to be confirmed
Worth the wait: While filming is well under way, a release date is yet to be confirmed

Worth the wait: While filming is well under way, a release date is yet to be confirmed