A dapper Brad Pitt shoots scenes for World War II movie Allied alongside his chic co-star Marion Cotillard as filming moves from the UK countryside to Gran Canaria

He's renowned for his portrayal of military figures.

But Brad Pitt proved he was adept at shadowy undercover roles too, as he threw himself into the filming of his new movie Allied in Las Palmas on Saturday.

The 52-year-old actor was joined by his co-star Marion Cotillard on set and the pair drew crowds of locals, on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria, eager to catch a glimpse of the Hollywood stars.

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Busy: Brad Pitt didn't slacken the pace as he threw himself into the filming of his new movie Allied in the new location of Las Palmas on Saturday

Pitt, who plays Max Vatan, a spy assassin in the Second World War thriller, was seen in a range of period costumes on set. 

The American director, Robert Zemeckis, was at one point spotted giving directions to Pitt - who was wearing black tie - next to a vintage motor car.

Later, during filming, he changed into a brown striped shirt and patterned tie - finished off with braces - and then a casual ensemble of beige chinos paired with a matching blazer and trilby.

Famous faces: Pitt was joined by his co-star Marion Cotillard on set and the pair drew crowds of locals, on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria, eager to catch a glimpse of the Hollywood stars

Marion Cotillard, 40, who has been cast as French spy Marianne Beausejour, was also seen having her hair set into a period style and wearing a beautiful mint green dress.

The only concession to modernity was the newest white iPhone she held in her perfectly manicured hands.

Earlier this month filming for the epic film took place in rural Oxfordshire, where Pitt was joined by a host of extras.

Period charm: The American director, Robert Zemeckis, was at one point spotted giving directions to Pitt - who was wearing black tie - next to a vintage motor car

Allied, set in 1942, is based on the true story about two assassins who fall in love during a war mission.

The previously untitled film sees Max Vatan, fall in love with Marianne Beausejour during a mission to kill a German ambassador holed up in Casablanca.

According to uinterview, 'the two ultimately marry and start a family – but Max soon learns that Marianne is likely a Nazi spy'.

Pitt also stars alongside Mean Girls actress Lizzy Caplan and Downton Abbey's Matthew Goode in the war drama.

Dashing: Pitt, who plays Max Vatan, a spy assassin in the Second World War thriller, was seen in a range of period costumes on set

The film is slated for release later this year on November 23.

While Pitt looks set to be working in England for the foreseeable future, he won't have to make do without his wife, Angelina Jolie, and their six children - Maddox, 14; Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, nine, and seven-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.

They reportedly moved into an eight-bedroom, £14,700-per-month, rented house in Surrey at the end of February. 

As reported by Us Weekly, The Jolie-Pitt's new family home is described as a 'beautiful, White House-style' home in the well-heeled county, which is popular with commuters to London.

In addition to eight-bedrooms, the spacious estate has an indoor pool and gym, and is close to the River Thames. 

Laid back: Allied, set in 1942, is based on the true story about two assassins who fall in love during a war mission