Disappearing act! Nicole Kidman looks unrecognizable as she continues filming crime thriller Destroyer

She's known for her chameleon abilities, winning an Oscar after donning a prosthetic nose to portray Virginia Woolf in 2003 film The Hours.

And Nicole Kidman was spotted for the second day in a row on set of new crime thriller Destroyer in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

The 50-year-old wore makeup to disguise herself in the role of a gritty detective, appearing almost completely unrecognizable. 

Chameleon: Nicole Kidman was spotted for the second day in a row on set of new crime thriller Destroyer in Los Angeles on Tuesday

Chameleon: Nicole Kidman was spotted for the second day in a row on set of new crime thriller Destroyer in Los Angeles on Tuesday

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. 

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.  

The 50-year-old wore makeup to disguise herself in the role of a gritty detective, appearing almost completely unrecognizable

The 50-year-old wore makeup to disguise herself in the role of a gritty detective, appearing almost completely unrecognizable

Beauty: In addition to being hard at work on Destroyer, Nicole was recently nominated for a Golden Globe award for her portrayal of Celeste Wright on Big Little Lies; seen in November

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 the day before on Monday.

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

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

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

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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Nicole Kidman looks unrecognizable on set of Destroyer 

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