Timeless! Nicole Kidman sports an older look and grey wig on the set of crime drama Top Of The Lake... as actress films her first Australian TV series since 1989

By Danielle Gusmaroli for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 11:22 EST, 14 June 2016 | Updated: 17:10 EST, 14 June 2016

She jetted back to her native Australia at the weekend to work on her first local TV production in 27 years.

And the Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman appeared on the set of crime drama Top Of The Lake: China Girl hours later sporting a very different look indeed.

The star was seen parading a grey wig and looked decidedly older than her 48 years as she filmed scenes for the second installment of the critically-acclaimed series released last year.

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Ageless beauty: Nicole Kidman  wore a grey wig and makeup on set of crime drama Top Of The Lake in Sydney on Tuesday

Ageless beauty: Nicole Kidman  wore a grey wig and makeup on set of crime drama Top Of The Lake in Sydney on Tuesday

Different look: The 48-year-old wore makeup to make her face appear older

Different look: The 48-year-old wore makeup to make her face appear older

Looking earnest, Nicole wears a padded jacket as she is seen chatting to close pal Jane Campion who is directing the series which centres around the disappearance of 12-year-old Tui, who is five months pregnant. 

Nicole's role is a supporting one and currently undisclosed.  

The last time the Oscar-winning actress was in Australia for a local production was back in 1989 for the three-part miniseries Bangkok Hilton. 

For this project, the red head has returned Down Under for five weeks and has brought daughters Faith and Sunday Rose along with her.

Unrecognisable: The mother-of-two cut a decidedly different figure, thanks to hair and makeup experts

Unrecognisable: The mother-of-two cut a decidedly different figure, thanks to hair and makeup experts

And... action! The Moulin Rouge star wore a wig over her famous red locks

And... action! The Moulin Rouge star wore a wig over her famous red locks

Content: The star has told of her 'excitement' at being back in Australia to film the drama

Content: The star has told of her 'excitement' at being back in Australia to film the drama

She will join Mad Man actress Elisabeth Moss who has returned for the second series and Game Of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie.

The narrative will pick up four years after the first season, which saw Elisabeth net a Golden Globe for her performance.

The acclaimed director Jane revealed to Confidential that she never expected the popular series to return for another run.

In character: She will join Mad Man actress Elisabeth Moss who has returned for the second series and Game Of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie

In character: She will join Mad Man actress Elisabeth Moss who has returned for the second series and Game Of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie

Tense: She was seen shooting scenes for the second installment of the critically acclaimed series, which centres around the disappearance of 12-year-old Tui, who is five months pregnant
Tense: She was seen shooting scenes for the second installment of the critically acclaimed series, which centres around the disappearance of 12-year-old Tui, who is five months pregnant

Tense: She was seen shooting scenes for the second installment of the critically acclaimed series, which centres around the disappearance of 12-year-old Tui, who is five months pregnant

Brainstorming? She is seen chatting to close pal Jane Campion who is directing the series

Brainstorming? She is seen chatting to close pal Jane Campion who is directing the series

'It was like a novel, each one being a novel. They are not episodics so they have to have a whole shape and form and end to them,' she said.  

According to The Daily Telegraph, Foxtel boss Brian Walsh said it had taken a year to secure Nicole, having signed the contract finally on Thursday.  

'Having Nicole on board is such a great endorsement of the high-concept television we are producing here now,' Brian said.

'I don’t think there’s been a better time for Australian television.' 

The mini-series is slated for a 2017 release.  

New look: The Australian actress is in character for her role on set with grey hair and freckles

New look: The Australian actress is in character for her role on set with grey hair and freckles

Flash back! The last time she was in Australia was for a local production in 1989 when she starred in the three-part miniseries Bangkok Hilton

Flash back! The last time she was in Australia was for a local production in 1989 when she starred in the three-part miniseries Bangkok Hilton

Second series: Nicole will join Mad Man actress Elisabeth Moss (pictured) who has returned for the second series

Second series: Nicole will join Mad Man actress Elisabeth Moss (pictured) who has returned for the second series

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