Her face stripped of makeup and dressed in dowdy clothing, Julia was transformed as she filmed emotional scenes for August:Osage County in in Bartsville, Oklahoma.
On set: Actress Julia Roberts and co-star Ewan McGregor were filming their new movie August: Osage County on Thursday
Hysterical performance: The brunette delivered a tearful act
The screen star – who in real life has three children with cinematographer husband Daniel Moder – layered up with a white shirt over a cream top and teamed it with loose blue jeans.
Her long brunette locks weren’t glamorously styled at all to play Barbara Weston, a character in a family that overcomes certain differences when their alcoholic patriarch goes missing.
During the intense scene Ewan held Julia’s hand with great anticipation, as they walked down to a boat dock to identify a dead body by a Sheriff.
Mumsy appearance: The Pretty Woman actress looked rather dowdy as she recorded the intense scene where they had to identify a dead body by a Sheriff
Upon seeing the dead body, Julia then bursts into tears, looking to be comforted by Ewan’s character Bill Fordham, as she continued to cry in his arms.
She may have been hysterically distraught throughout the scene but moments later in between takes, Julia was cracking up with laughter.
The actress appeared alongside Julianne Nicholson, who appeared to be pointing out something rather funny to the group
Not her usual look: She wore jeans and layered tops for the part of Barbara Weston
The Boardwalk Empire star also dressed in a dowdy fashion, donning a blue shire a brown flared trousers with her hair tied back into a ponytail.
Other stars in the 2013 flick include Benedict Cumberbatch as ‘Little Charles Aiken and Meryl Streep and Violet Weston.
The IMBd page for the motion picture states that Renée Zellweger and Andrea Riseborough were considered for a role.
Riseborough was cast but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. Juliette Lewis replaced her as Karen Weston.
Chloë Moretz auditioned for the role of Jean Fordham, but lost to Abigail Breslin.
All an act: The group appeared to find something quite funny as they worked with Julianna Nicholson
Julia presented herself in a simple and unembellished outfit, marking a significant change while filming emotional scenes for August: Osage County in Bartsville, Oklahoma.
On set: Actress Julia Roberts and her co-star Ewan McGregor were actively filming their new project, August: Osage County, on Thursday.
Emotional performance: The brunette actress delivered a compelling and tearful portrayal.
In her personal life, Julia, who has three children with her husband, cinematographer Daniel Moder, chose a layered ensemble, featuring a white shirt over a cream top, complemented by loose blue jeans.
Her long brown hair was styled modestly for her role as Barbara Weston, a character in a family grappling with their differences after the disappearance of their alcoholic father.
During a particularly dramatic scene, Ewan held Julia’s hand with anticipation as they approached a boat dock to identify a deceased person alongside the Sheriff.
Casual appearance: The Pretty Woman star appeared quite plain as she filmed the intense moment of body identification.
Upon discovering the corpse, Julia broke down in tears, seeking comfort in the embrace of Ewan’s character, Bill Fordham, as she continued to sob.
Despite the emotional weight of the scene, Julia was spotted laughing heartily between takes.
The actress was accompanied by Julianne Nicholson, who seemed to share a lighthearted moment with the group.
Not her usual style: For her role as Barbara Weston, she donned jeans and layered tops. The Boardwalk Empire actress also opted for a similarly understated look, wearing a blue shirt and brown flared trousers, with her hair tied back in a ponytail.
Other notable cast members in the 2013 film include Benedict Cumberbatch as ‘Little Charles Aiken’ and Meryl Streep as Violet Weston.
According to the film’s IMDb page, Renée Zellweger and Andrea Riseborough were initially considered for a role.
Riseborough was ultimately cast but had to withdraw due to scheduling conflicts, resulting in Juliette Lewis stepping in as Ka.
