She's a real catch! Melissa McCarthy dons goalie gear as she films comedy Life Of The Party

Her signature brand of physical comedy invariably involves falling around a lot.

And it seems Melissa McCarthy's  unique skill set will be utilised to the full in her latest movie, after she was spotted dressed as a goalkeeper while filming in Hampton, Georgia on Wednesday.

The 46-year-old looked like she could give legendary keeper Peter 'The Cat' Bonetti a run for his money as she prepared to face a penalty kick on the set of her new film Life Of The Party.

Match of the day: Melissa McCarthy played goalie on the set of Life Of The Party in Georgia on Wednesday

Match of the day: Melissa McCarthy played goalie on the set of Life Of The Party in Georgia on Wednesday

Melissa was dressed in a green jersey, shorts, leggings, socks and soccer boots. In addition she was wearing a framed helmet.

Later the Ghostbusters star was spotted posing for fun snaps with her costar Molly Gordon between takes.

The plot is said to be similar to hit 80s Rodney Dangerfield film Back to School, about a wealthy but uneducated father who joins his son at college.

Bonding: She was posed for snaps with her costar Molly Gordon between takes

Bonding: She was posed for snaps with her costar Molly Gordon between takes

The project is a family affair for the actress, who will play the role of Deanna in the comedy. She co-wrote the movie with husband Ben Falcone, who is also directing.

According to Forbes the Bridesmaids star was the biggest gainer fiscally last year, and the second-highest earning actress overall, behind just Jennifer Lawrence.

The actress, who appeared in multiple films this year including Ghostbusters, is said to have banked an eight figure sum for the reboot. 

Glam: She was looking great after she got back into her regular clothes

Glam: She was looking great after she got back into her regular clothes

The Mike & Molly star also set up her own fashion line Seven7, making other business earnings besides acting.

Reported as earning $23 million in 2015's list, the last year has seen McCarthy - both a favorite on TV and the big screen - up her earning's by an impressive amount to take home $33 million in the past 12 months.

Forbes reports: '[McCarthy] is this year's biggest dollar gainer year over year; her earnings are up $10 million on 2015's estimate.'

Family affair: She wrote the film with her husband and director Ben Falcone

Family affair: She wrote the film with her husband and director Ben Falcone

Big star: According to Forbes, Melissa was the second-highest paid female actress last year

Big star: According to Forbes, Melissa was the second-highest paid female actress last year

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