Olivia Cooke slips into period costume to film Vanity Fair

Posted by Reinaldo Massengill on Sunday, January 21, 2024

She is often seen cutting a flawless figure on the red carpet while stepping out on the film circuit. 

But switching up her style by stepping back in time, Olivia Cooke ditched her usually glamorous ensembles for a dated period costume as she continued to film for the brand new Vanity Fair TV series set to air on ITV.

The actress, 24, was spotted filming scenes in London while clad in a lilac layered petticoat dress and sporting a two-tone bonnet on her head. 

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Back in time: Olivia Cooke ditched her usually glamorous red carpet ensembles for a dated period costume as she continued to film for the brand new Vanity Fair TV series set to air on ITV

Back in time: Olivia Cooke ditched her usually glamorous red carpet ensembles for a dated period costume as she continued to film for the brand new Vanity Fair TV series set to air on ITV

Olivia has been cast as the female lead for the Amazon production and will play the role of Becky Sharp - transforming into her character for the series' latest scenes. 

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Stepping out in front of the camera, the beauty was clad in a demure floor-length frock that featured button detailing down the chest, before splitting open at the waist to reveal a darker shade of purple skirt underneath. 

She wore white tights underneath her dated number and sported a pair of black ankle boots on her feet. 

New series: She is currently filming for seven-part drama Vanity Fair set to air on ITV ahead of its US Amazon Prime premiere

New series: She is currently filming for seven-part drama Vanity Fair set to air on ITV ahead of its US Amazon Prime premiere

Dated: The actress, 24, was spotted filming scenes in London while clad in a lilac layered petticoat dress and sporting a two-tone bonnet on her head

Dated: The actress, 24, was spotted filming scenes in London while clad in a lilac layered petticoat dress and sporting a two-tone bonnet on her head

Atop her head sat a brightly coloured bonnet, that came complete with long ribbon detailing, and hid her brunette tresses from view. 

Olivia was seen climbing out of a horse and carriage in one scene, before then joining her co-star Claudia Jesse, who plays Amelia Sedley in the series, for another as the cameras continued to roll. 

Clad in a cream dress reminiscent of the 1800s, Line of Duty star Claudia covered up with a turquoise printed shawl and straw bonnet hat, as she later joined a male co-star, sporting a suave soldier's costume, for yet more scenes in front of a row of traditional houses found in the capital. 

Leading role: Olivia has been cast as the female lead for the Amazon production and will play the role of Becky Sharp - transforming into her character for the series' latest scenes Extra touches: Atop her head sat a brightly coloured bonnet, that came complete with long ribbon detailing, and hid her brunette tresses from view

Leading role: Olivia has been cast as the female lead for the Amazon production and will play the role of Becky Sharp - transforming into her character for the series' latest scenes

Period drama: Stepping out in front of the camera, the beauty was clad in a demure floor-length frock that featured button detailing down the chest

Period drama: Stepping out in front of the camera, the beauty was clad in a demure floor-length frock that featured button detailing down the chest

Back in the day: She wore white tights underneath her dated number and sported a pair of black ankle boots on her feet, as she stepped out onto the dated London streets

Back in the day: She wore white tights underneath her dated number and sported a pair of black ankle boots on her feet, as she stepped out onto the dated London streets

In between takes, the cast, that is set to also include Doctor Foster's Suranne Jones as Miss Pinkerton - although she is yet to be seen on set, were seen re-fuelling with a hot beverage, as they threw quilted jackets over their vintage costumes. 

Shooting began for the brand new seven-part series of Vanity Fair in September last year. Having kicked off in Budapest, the cast are now continuing filming on location in and around London.

Olivia - known for her work in The Limehouse Golem, Ouija and Bates Motel - joins actor Tom Bateman as the show's leading stars, with Tom taking on the character of Captain Rawdon Crawley. 

Rolling cameras: Olivia joined her co-star Claudia Jesse, who plays Amelia Sedley in the series, for another as the cameras continued to roll

Rolling cameras: Olivia joined her co-star Claudia Jesse, who plays Amelia Sedley in the series, for another as the cameras continued to roll

Fitting: Clad in a cream dress reminiscent of the 1800s, the Line of Duty star covered up with a turquoise printed shawl and straw bonnet hat Fitting: Clad in a cream dress reminiscent of the 1800s, the Line of Duty star covered up with a turquoise printed shawl and straw bonnet hat

Fitting: Clad in a cream dress reminiscent of the 1800s, the Line of Duty star covered up with a turquoise printed shawl and straw bonnet hat

Hard at work: She later joined a male co-star, sporting a suave soldier's costume, for yet more scenes in front of a row of traditional houses found in the capital

Hard at work: She later joined a male co-star, sporting a suave soldier's costume, for yet more scenes in front of a row of traditional houses found in the capital

Taking a break: In between takes, the cast were seen re-fuelling with a hot beverage, as they threw quilted jackets over their vintage costumes

Taking a break: In between takes, the cast were seen re-fuelling with a hot beverage, as they threw quilted jackets over their vintage costumes

Content: Olivia appeared relaxed as she waited around on set for her next instruction

Content: Olivia appeared relaxed as she waited around on set for her next instruction

Keeping the chill at bay: The stars of the series were seen clutching onto hot drinks in a bid to warm up, despite the London winter sun appearing Keeping the chill at bay: The stars of the series were seen clutching onto hot drinks in a bid to warm up, despite the London winter sun appearing

Keeping the chill at bay: The stars of the series were seen clutching onto hot drinks in a bid to warm up, despite the London winter sun appearing

Cigarette break: Claudia was seen smoking on a cigarette in between scenes

Cigarette break: Claudia was seen smoking on a cigarette in between scenes

Michael Palin is set to play Thackeray - the author of the original book.   

The Vanity Fair adaptation has been penned by Gwyneth Hughes [Dark Angel, The Girl], and is set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.

It follows Olivia's character as she attempts to battle her way from poverty and immerse herself in English Society. Her journey takes her to the court of King George IV, via the Battle of Waterloo, breaking hearts and losing fortunes along the way. 

Blast from the past: The streets of London looked like something of a history book as filming got underway

Blast from the past: The streets of London looked like something of a history book as filming got underway

On a roll: Shooting began for the brand new seven-part series of Vanity Fair in September last year - having kicked off in Budapest, the cast are now continuing filming on location in and around London

On a roll: Shooting began for the brand new seven-part series of Vanity Fair in September last year - having kicked off in Budapest, the cast are now continuing filming on location in and around London

No show: Doctor Foster's Suranne Jones as Miss Pinkerton - although she is yet to be seen on set

No show: Doctor Foster's Suranne Jones as Miss Pinkerton - although she is yet to be seen on set

Re-boot: Vanity Fair has been adapted for screen more than once, including in 1998 on the BBC and a movie in 2004 starring the likes of Reese Witherspoon and Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Re-boot: Vanity Fair has been adapted for screen more than once, including in 1998 on the BBC and a movie in 2004 starring the likes of Reese Witherspoon and Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Classic: The adaptation of the classic tale has been penned by Gwyneth Hughes [Dark Angel, The Girl], and is set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars

Classic: The adaptation of the classic tale has been penned by Gwyneth Hughes [Dark Angel, The Girl], and is set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars

Historic: It follows Olivia's character as she attempts to battle her way from poverty and immerse herself in English Society

Historic: It follows Olivia's character as she attempts to battle her way from poverty and immerse herself in English Society

Eventful: Becky Sharp's journey takes her to the court of King George IV, via the Battle of Waterloo, breaking hearts and losing fortunes along the way

The classic tale has been adapted for screen more than once, including in 1998 on the BBC and a movie in 2004 starring the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Eileen Atkins, Bob Hoskins, Danielle Matty and Jim Broadbent.

Also joining the cast are musician and actor Johnny Fynn [Genius] as Dobbin; Martin Clunes [Doc Martin] as Sir Pitt Crawley and Frances de La Tour [Harry Potter] as Miss Matilda Crawley. 

Vanity Fair will debut on ITV next year ahead of its U.S. premiere as an Amazon Prime Exclusive. It’s produced by Julia Stannard [War And Peace] with James Strong, who has seen success with ITV's dramas Liar and Broadchurch, in the director's seat. 

Small screen delight: Its period costumes made for quite the display on set Small screen delight: Its period costumes made for quite the display on set

Small screen delight: Its period costumes made for quite the display on set 

Important role: Michael Palin is set to play Thackeray - the author of the original book

Important role: Michael Palin is set to play Thackeray - the author of the original book

Star-studded: Also joining the cast are musician and actor Johnny Fynn [Genius] as Dobbin; Martin Clunes [Doc Martin] as Sir Pitt Crawley and Frances de La Tour [Harry Potter] as Miss Matilda Crawley

Star-studded: Also joining the cast are musician and actor Johnny Fynn [Genius] as Dobbin; Martin Clunes [Doc Martin] as Sir Pitt Crawley and Frances de La Tour [Harry Potter] as Miss Matilda Crawley

Upcoming release:Vanity Fair will debut on ITV next year ahead of its U.S. premiere as an Amazon Prime Exclusive

Upcoming release:Vanity Fair will debut on ITV next year ahead of its U.S. premiere as an Amazon Prime Exclusive

Highly-anticipated: It’s produced by Julia Stannard [War And Peace] with James Strong, who has seen success with ITV's dramas Liar and Broadchurch, in the director's seat

Highly-anticipated: It’s produced by Julia Stannard [War And Peace] with James Strong, who has seen success with ITV's dramas Liar and Broadchurch, in the director's seat

And action! Olivia - known for her work in The Limehouse Golem, Ouija and Bates Motel - appeared fully focused on set as she channeled her Vanity Fair character

And action! Olivia - known for her work in The Limehouse Golem, Ouija and Bates Motel - appeared fully focused on set as she channeled her Vanity Fair character

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