Is that you, Nicole? Hollywood's Kidman is unrecognizable in cropped brown wig for detective role in crime-thriller Destroyer... following Golden Globe nomination for Big Little Lies
She's back to work after a Golden Globe award nomination for her role on HBO's hit show Big Little Lies.
But Nicole Kidman, 50, was barely recognizable, after undergoing a huge transformation to step out on set of new Los Angeles crime-thriller Destroyer on Monday afternoon.
The Academy Award-winning actress who normally who normally boasts long golden locks donned a scruffy dull brunette wig instead and an over-sized leather jacket to portray a police detective in the Karyn Kusama directed film.
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Quick change: Nicole Kidman, 50, was barely recognizable on the Los Angeles set of crime-thriller Destroyer on Monday afternoon
Appearing worlds away from her usually glamorous self, Nicole ditched her Hollywood sense of style she is often showcasing on the red carpet to get her teeth stuck into her gritty new role.
She teamed her leather outerwear with a pair of flared denim jeans and a plain black sweater-style top - donning matching black boots on her feet.
With her hands sitting firmly in the pockets of her jacket, Nicole cut a weary figure and appeared to have dark make-up swatched across her face - seeming to highlight dirty cheekbones and tired eyes.
Is that you, Nicole? The Big Little Lies star cut a weary figure and appeared to have dark make-up swatched across her face - seeming to highlight dirty cheekbones and tired eyes
Costumed: The Academy Award-winning actress who normally shows off long golden hair donned a scruffy brunette wig and over-sized leather jacket to portray a police detective in the Karyn Kusama film
Nicole appeared to cut a solo figure on set while filming for the movie's latest scenes and was seen stood on the driveway of a house.
Destroyer follows the story of police detective Erin Bell, played by Kidman, who reconnects with people from an undercover assignment from her past that concerned a cult-like gang and had tragic results.
According to Deadline, the leader of that same gang re-emerges years later and Bell if forced to re-address her history and the gang's remaining members in order to 'reckon with the demons that destroyed her past'.
In addition to being hard at work on Destroyer, set for a 2018 release, Nicole has been seen on hit HBO series Big Little Lies.
Congrats! The good news has come in waves as it was recently announced that the hit show will return for a second season with co-star Reese Witherspoon
The acting talent found herself recently nominated for a Golden Globe award for her portrayal of Celeste Wright in the show - that is adapted from the Liane Moriarty novel of the same name.
And the good news has come in waves for Nicole, as it was recently announced that the hit show will return for a second season with co-star Reese Witherspoon.
The drama has been one of the most talked-about series of the year, bagging eight Emmys and a score of awards season nominations.
The duo, who executive produce the show, will once again be joined by creator and writer David E. Kelley, but will welcome a new director in the form of Academy Award winner Andrea Arnold.
Action! The drama - an adaptation of Liane Moriarty's novel by the same name - has been one of the most talked-about series of the year, bagging eight Emmys and a score of awards season nominations
Kidman, 50, said in a statement via Variety: 'This is inspired by the overwhelming response by audiences around the world, conceived once again by Liane Moriarty, realized by David Kelley and now in the hands of visionary filmmaker Andrea Arnold.
'What a journey this has been. I’m so grateful to have this opportunity to keep exploring these female characters and make this series with my friends.'
Nicole has been married to Keith Urban for more than a decade, and the couple share two daughters; Sunday, nine, and Faith, six.
Kidman also shares two children with former husband Tom Cruise, Isabella, 24. and Connor, 22.
Lovers: Nicole has been married to Keith Urban for more than a decade, and the couple has two daughters - Faith, 6, and Sunday, 9
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