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Melissa McCarthy sports bowl-cut as she gets into character on the set of Can You Ever Forgive Me

Published: 17:33 EST, 23 January 2017 | Updated: 02:35 EST, 24 January 2017

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She is one of Hollywood's funniest leading ladies.

And on Monday, Melissa McCarthy was spotted dressed in costume while filming her latest movie, Can You Ever Forgive Me, on the streets of New York City.

The 46-year-old actress transformed into character with the help of a short bowl-cut hair style and dowdy menswear separates.

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On set! Melissa McCarthy was spotted dressed in costume while filming her latest movie, Can You Ever Forgive Me, on the streets of New York City on Monday

Melissa's androgynous costume included a hound's tooth blazer and burgundy sweater layered over a blue collared shirt.

The business look included a pair of dark trousers and brown leather loafers.

While on the set of her comedic flick, the comedienne was overloaded with bags and books which she struggled to hold in her arms.

During the scene, Melissa inevitably and purposefully dropped the pile of books on a set of stairs while trying to exit a book store.

Androgynous costume: The 46-year-old comedienne transformed into character with the help of a short bowl-cut hair style and dowdy menswear separates

Watch the step! While filming her comedic flick, the actress was overloaded with bags and books which she struggled to hold in her arms

The film, which is based on Lee Israel's memoir, was originally set up with Julianne Moore to star, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Melissa stepped up to play the noted author who later was discovered to be a literary forger and thief.

Back in 1993, Israel pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport stolen property and served six months under house arrest.

Details: The film, which is based on Lee Israel's memoir, was originally set up with Julianne Moore to star, according to The Hollywood Reporter

The role: Melissa stepped up to play the noted author who later was discovered to be a literary forger and thief. The disgraced writer died in 2014

The disgraced author died in 2014.

The movie, which is being directed by Marielle Heller, is categorized as 'in development' on IMDB and has little to no information about the upcoming project.

Just last week, Melissa looked beautiful as she accepted the award for Favorite Comedic Movie Actress at the People's Choice Awards.

Lights, camera, action! During a scene, Melissa made a face after she dropped the large pile of books

Real life beaming beauty: Just last week, Melissa looked beautiful as she accepted the award for Favorite Comedic Movie Actress at the People's Choice Awards