Star in stripes! Zooey Deschanel looks sporty in black and white dress as she plays out scene with Jake Johnson for New Girl
Zooey Deschanel took time away from New Girl to have a baby, and she sure seemed glad to be back.
The 36-year-old actress made her presence known on the show's Los Angeles set on Thursday as she filmed scenes with her co-star Jake Johnson.
Zooey looked sporty in a black and white striped, button-down dress with a waist-cinching black belt around her middle.
Showing her stripes: Zooey Deschanel looked sporty in a black and white striped dress as she filmed a scene with co-star Jake Johnson in LA on Thursday for their show New Girl
Adding to the becoming yet demure ensemble were a black shoulder bag and black flats.
Zooey appeared to be waiting for her director's cue in the doorway of an office building, and at times cast an expectant look over her shoulder.
Jake was milling about her with a focused expression on his face as though going over his lines in his head.
Good to be back: The 37-year-old actress recently returned from maternity leave and just breezed right back into character as lovable and looking for love Jess
Waiting for a cue: Zooey glanced over her shoulder in the director's direction while Jake appeared to be going over the lines in his head
The 37-year-old actor was dressed in California cool business attire, which meant that he was wearing a nice collared shirt with patterned tie with jeans.
A brown leather belt and brown shoes added a slight touch of ruggedness.
New Girl kicked off its fifth season on January 5 with Zooey making some pre-taped appearances.
Favorite on the set: Everyone seemed to miss Zooey while she was away and welcomed her back with open arms and lots of jokes no doubt
On the show, Zooey's character Jess goes away to serve on jury duty for a month.
Megan Fox was brought in to generate interest during Zooey's maternity leave, playing the ex-girlfriend of Cece (Hannah Simone) with her first episode set to air on February 9.
Zooey and her husband, producer Jacob Pechenik, 42, wed in June of last year, one month before the birth of their daughter Elsie Otter.
The 500 Days Of Summer star was previously married to Ben Gibbard, lead singer for Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service, from 2009 until 2011.
Family day out: Zooey was seen enjoying a stroll around the neighbourhood in LA with husband Jacob Pechenik and their seven-month-old daughter Elsie Otter
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