ONE OF TV’s most notorious villains looks almost unrecognizable in her new role.
has begun filming in for the new thriller series that is being referred to as Project Codename.
Lena Headey looked completely different as she filmed scenes for her new role
She is best known for playing the iconic villain Cersei Lannister in Game Of Thrones
She was joined by her co-star Paddy Considine on the Manchester set
screenwriter confirmed that he is working on a very secretive four-part detective drama.
His previous shows were always made under the utmost secrecy and had code-names attached like Haven Green and Redwood.
But pictures have emerged from the set of the new show which shows one actress looking almost unrecognizable.
, 51, is best known for her role as in the global hit drama, .
She received a Golden Globe nod and five Primetime Emmy Award nominations for playing the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros.
Now she has taken on a new role in the new thriller and has been spotted on set shooting key scenes.
Lena looked extremely serious as she was dressed in a long black coat with gold buckles and leather collar panels.
The global streamer previously revealed a short description of the plot of the series.
It read: “[The project] is a profoundly serious, stunningly original crime thriller in which a tormented detective from the Northern city of Bleakford ventures down to on a mission to catch a ritualistic serial killer before they run out of people to kill.”
Netflix added: “Contains blood and frowning.”
It seems the star may have taken on the role of the detective as she was also seen in a white shirt and a monochrome scarf.
The character’s outfit also contained a prominent gold aiguillette on her undercoat to further add to the dramatic look.
Her hair was completely sleeked back as she was joined by fellow actor as the pair worked away.
In between takes, the actress was handed a red water bottle by a member of the crew as she battled the elements outdoors.
Game of Thrones cast
THE hit HBO fantasy drama had a large ensemble cast.
But these are the longest-serving cast members who played roles in all eight series of the show.
- Nikolaj Coster-Waldau – Jaime Lannister
- Lena Headey – Cersei Lannister
- Emilia Clarke – Daenerys Targaryen
- Ian Glen – Jorah Mormont
- Kit Harington – Jon Snow
- Sophie Turner – Sansa Stark
- Maisie Williams – Arya Stark
- Alfie Allen – Theon Greyjoy
- Peter Dinklage – Tyrion Lannister
- John Bradley – Samwell Tarly
- Jerome Flynn – Bronn
- Conleth Hill – Varys
Lena also carried a thick book as she wore metallic black heels on the Manchester set.
In his typical savage and sarcastic way, Charlie gushed about commencing work on the new series.
He explained: “I’m beyond thrilled to be saying these words for the press release.
“I’ve dreamt of providing a quote ever since I was a young foetus, and now here I am doing it.
“I’d pinch myself, but like all of us, I’m terrified that if I do that, I might wake up and discover 2025 has all been a magical dream. Please watch my show. I am begging you.”
Lena Headey received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her role in the fantasy series
She was also recognised with a nomination at the Golden Globes
The star gave off a serious confession in her detective uniform
She was handed a red hot water battle to warm her up as she battled the elements
Lena was dressed in a dramatic long black coat with leather panels with metallic heels
She sported a grand smile as she shared jokes with the crew in between takes 
