Charlize Theron cuts a laidback figure at a bar as she films late night scenes for Tully... after complaining about 35lbs weight gain for the role

By William Lee Adams For Mailonline

Published: 06:48 EST, 8 November 2016 | Updated: 09:55 EST, 8 November 2016

She deliberately gained 35lbs for her role in Jason Reitman's upcoming comedy Tully.

And on Monday actress Charlize Theron demonstrated that a few extra pounds haven't been holding her back as she continued filming scenes in Brooklyn.

The South African stunner, who portrays mother-of-three Marlo in the movie, was seen looking stern and contemplative as she filmed at a bar.

Closing time: On Monday actress Charlize Theron filmed night scenes for Jason Reitman's upcoming comedy Tully

In the bar scene Charlize, 41, wore a dark green lumberjack shirt while knocking back drinks and seeming to listen intently to the bartender.

In the film, her character Marlo is gifted a night nanny named Tully by her brother, and the pair forge a unique bond as the unpredictable and sometimes challenging Tully helps Marlo re-gain control of her life.

During Monday's filming Charlize's character rode a bicycle through the streets of Brooklyn after leaving the bar. 

Fuller figure: The South African stunner, who portrays mother-of-three Marlo in the movie, is reported to have gained 35lbs for the role. Here she's seen riding a bicycle during night scenes on Monday

On the road: After filming a bar scene, Charlize slipped on a black leather jacket and hit the streets on a bike

Street scene: In the film Charlize's character Marlo, seen cycling through Brooklyn, is gifted a night nanny named Tully and the pair forge a close relationship 

Charlize slipped a leather jacket over her lumberjack shirt for the bike ride, and was followed by co-star Emily Haines, who plays a barista and acquaintance of Marlo.

Emily's character - who wore a flowing purple jacket - did not appear to speak as she followed Marlo through the streets of New York and at times she looked downcast and sullen, suggesting the pair may have exchanged harsh words earlier in the scene.   

Written by Diablo Cody, Tully also stars The Martian's Mackenzie Davis, who plays the titular character and child minder. 

Glamorous: Charlize, seen above in between takes, still looked glamorous and radiant, despite her deliberate weight gain 

Cycling queens: Charlize slipped a leather jacket over her lumberjack shirt for the bike ride, and was followed by co-star Emily Haines, who plays a barista and acquaintance of Marlo

Under wraps: Written by Diablo Cody, Tully also stars The Martian's Mackenzie Davis, who takes on the titular character and child minder 

Conflict brewing? At times Emily's character looked downcast and sullen, suggesting the pair were filming an intense scene

In September, sources told People magazine that Charlize had deliberately gained 35lbs for the role.

Charlize, a known method actor, previously gained 30lbs for the 2003 film Monster, in which she portrayed serial killer Aileen Wuornos.

Her dramatic transformation and stunning performance led her to win 17 awards for the role, including the 2004 Academy Award for Best Actress.  

Keeping it casual: The star was casually clad in a plaid shirt and autumnal toned T-shirt 

Taking a sip: The A-list actress was enjoying a catch up with friends 

Fuller figure: Charlize wore black high-tops and blue jeans while filming 

In May, she told British GQ that beauty can work against an actress when it comes to landing strong roles. 

'Jobs with real gravitas go to people that are physically right for them and that’s the end of the story,' she said.

'How many roles are out there for the gorgeous, f**king, gown-wearing eight-foot model? When meaty roles come through, I’ve been in the room and pretty people get turned away first.'

Silence: Emily's character - who wore a flowing purple jacket - did not appear to speak as she followed Marlo through the streets of New York

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