Turning back the clock! Xavier Samuel steps out in dapper period ensemble while on set in Dublin for Jane Austen adaptation Love And Friendship
So far in his acting career he's played a vampire, a lieutenant and a guitarist.
And now Australian actor Xavier Samuel is turning back time to film new scenes for forthcoming drama Love And Friendship, an adaptation of Jane Austen’s short novel Lady Susan, originally published in 1871.
The 31-year-old channelled his inner gentleman on set in Dublin on Friday as he stepped out in period clothes, complete with a frock coat and a cravat.
Hello Sir: Australian actor Xavier Samuel stepped out in a rather dapper ensemble in Dublin on Friday during filming for Love and Friendship
Transporting back to the past, Xavier was almost unrecognisable in his dapper looking ensemble.
The handsome screen star stepped out in riding boots and off-white high waisted trousers.
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He added even more layers to his costume, tying a white cravat around his neck.
An olive green and gold buttoned waist coat added a pop of colour, while a long sleeved shirt with frilly sleeves topped everything off.
Despite being dressed head to toe in his period outfit, Xavier still created his own futuristic touch by clutching onto a coffee cup and mobile phone while waiting by a trailer between takes.
Latest project: The 31-year-old is portraying Reginald in the upcoming movie, which is set in the 1790s and is directed by American Whit Stillma
Strolling along: Xavier got into character by wearing a long sleeved frilly shirt and frock coat
Trailer break: He also stepped out in riding boots and off-white high waisted trousers
The upcoming film also stars Kate Beckinsale, 41, and Chloe Sevigny, 40.
Kate plays central character Lady Susan Vernon in the movie, which is set in the 1790s and is directed by American Whit Stillma.
Xavier will play Reginald, while Chloe portrays Alicia – an intimate friend in whom Lady Susan confides.
Described as a beautiful widow, Lady Susan seeks refuge on a family estate after society rumours circulate regarding her private life.
But while seeking temporary refuge from gossip, she makes the bold decision to find a husband for herself and her daughter Frederica, played by Morfydd Clark.
Dreary day: The screen star, known for his appearance in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, added even more layers to his costume, tying a white cravat around his neck
What a gentleman: His brunette tresses were styled into a dishevelled, yet handsome style
From 1790 to 2015: Despite being dressed head to toe in his period outfit, Xavier still created his own futuristic touch by clutching onto a coffee cup and mobile phone while waiting by a trailer between takes
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