She became famous for her hit single Smile. But Lily Allen was in tears this week as she filmed Night And Day, a movie adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s classic novel.
The singer will star as suffragette Mary Datchet in the production, which is currently being shot in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Her sombre look was topped off with a black wide-brimmed hat and matching black coat.
Joining her in the star-studded cast is Absolutely Fabulous’ Jennifer Saunders, who was filmed arriving at a train station in period costume with a flamboyant ostrich-feather hat.
Set at the turn of the 20th Century, the feminist author’s ‘unromantic comedy’ follows the lives and loves of Mary and her acquaintance, the female astronomer Katharine Hilbery, played by US actress Haley Bennett.
The story unfolds against the turbulent backdrop of the suffragette movement and of rapid advancements in technology.
Veteran British actor Timothy Spall, comedian Jack Whitehall and Bridget Jones star Sally Phillips also appear in the film.
Producer Christopher Figg said: ‘We’re excited to tell this story of a pioneering Edwardian astronomer reaching for the stars and balancing love with ambition.’
Lily Allen was in tears this week as she filmed Night And Day, a movie adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s classic novel
Joining her in the star-studded cast is Absolutely Fabulous’ Jennifer Saunders, who was filmed arriving at a train station in period costume
Comedian Jack Whitehall is also part of the adaption of Virginia Woolf’s ‘Night and Day’
Lily Allen is pictured blowing smoke as the cast film scenes for the adaption of Night and Day
Jennifer Saunders was pictured wearing period costume with a flamboyant ostrich-feather hat
She was pictured arriving at a train station on the set of the film
Set at the turn of the 20th Century, the feminist author’s ‘unromantic comedy’ follows the lives and loves of Mary and her acquaintance, the female astronomer Katharine Hilbery, played by US actress Haley Bennett (left)
The story unfolds against the turbulent backdrop of the suffragette movement and of rapid advancements in technology
A classic steam engine train is pictured on the set of the film, currently in production in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The film also uses props which would have been fitting in the era it is set, including classic cars
Jennifer Saunders and Jack Whitehall also star in the adaption of the novel
Producer Christopher Figg said: ‘We’re excited to tell this story of a pioneering Edwardian astronomer reaching for the stars and balancing love with ambition.’
Bridget Jones star Sally Phillips (left) also appears in the film alongside Lily Allen (right)
Timothy Spall is also set to make an appearance in the film with filming already underway
The cast and crew are currently filming scenes in areas of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The singer will star as suffragette Mary Datchet in the production, which is currently being shot in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Jack Whitehall pictures alongside US star Haley Bennett on the set of Night and Day
Ms Allen, 39, has recently appeared in the British TV comedy Dreamland following in the footsteps of her father Keith, 71, who has a long list of acting credits
Ms Allen was seen shedding tears during an emotional scene depicting a funeral service
Her sombre look was topped off with a black wide-brimmed hat and matching black coat
The film is an adaption of Virginia Woolf’s classic tale ‘Night and Day’
The cast and crew have been filming scenes in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Ms Allen, who is married to Stranger Things star David Harbour, was pictured shedding tears during an emotional scene
Lily Allen and Elyas M’Barek pictured filming a scene together in a cemetery
Jack Whitehall is part of the film alongside a star-studded cast. He is pictured here comforting Hayley Bennett as part of a scene
Jack Whitehall and Hayley Bennett pictured on set together
Jennifer Saunders walks through a cemetery as part of a scene of the upcoming film
Ms Allen also won plaudits for her theatrical debut as Jenny in West End play 2:22 A Ghost Story in 2021
Jennifer Saunders was pictured wearing period costume during scenes near a church
Lily Allen pictured alongside Elyas M’Barek on the set of the upcoming film
The scene depicts a funeral service in which Lily Allen was pictured crying
Veteran actor Timothy Spall (right) also has a role in the film
Comedian Jack Whitehall pictured alongside Haley Bennett filming a scene in a cemetary
Ms Allen, 39, has recently appeared in the British TV comedy Dreamland following in the footsteps of her father Keith, 71, who has a long list of acting credits.
She also won plaudits for her theatrical debut as Jenny in West End play 2:22 A Ghost Story in 2021.
Her brother, Alfie, 38, is also an actor, best known for playing Theon Greyjoy in HBO’s Game of Thrones.
Ms Allen may have taken inspiration for the new role from her mother, Alison Owen, who produced the 2015 film Suffragette, starring Carey Mulligan and Meryl Streep, which told the story of the fight for women’s rights in Britain.
Ms Allen, who is married to Stranger Things star David Harbour, also has a popular BBC Sounds podcast, Miss Me?, alongside her childhood friend, television presenter Miquita Oliver.
The mother-of-two recently said that, despite her music attracting more than eight million monthly listeners on Spotify, she earns more money from selling pictures of her feet on OnlyFans.