Damian Lewis suits up to film scenes as MI6 agent Nicholas Elliott for new Cold War drama

Damian Lewis was seen in character as MI6 agent Nicholas Elliott when he filmed scenes for his upcoming Cold War drama, A Spy Among Friends, in London on Wednesday. On set: Damian Lewis, 50, was seen in character as MI6 agent Nicholas Elliott when he filmed scenes for his upcoming Cold War drama, A Spy Among Friends, in London on Wednesday History: Elliott was an officer noted for his close association with British double agent Kim Philby, with the forthcoming series being based on Philby's defection to the Soviet Union Lewis was also sporting a smart black hat and Elliott's circular spectacles. Smart: The actor donned a smart grey pinstripe suit and burgundy tie which were layered beneath a sweeping black coat Uncanny: Lewis was also sporting a smart black hat and Elliott's circular spectacles Back in time: The capital's streets had been transported back to the 1950s and were dotted with vehicles reminiscent of the era Crew: His hands were tucked into black leather gloves and the actor was surrounded by the series' crew, most of whom wore face masks Animated display: Lewis put on an animated display while filming scenes for his new project in the capital Guy Pearce will star opposite Lewis and play Philby. Wet look: Lewis' shoulders were also sprayed with the liquid by a member of crew Chatting away: Lewis was seen in conversation with a member of the series' crew Official: The first official movie snap shows Damian Lewis as Nicholas Elliot and Guy Pearce as Kim Philby Leading role: Australian actor Guy Pearce will play Philby in the forthcoming new drama Old times: Philby gained notoriety in 1963 after he was exposed as a prominent member of a British spy ring responsible for sharing British secrets with the Soviet Union during the early years of the Cold War 'A friendship that resulted in the gutting of British and American intelligence at the height of the Cold War and shaped the field of play for the dangerous game against Russia that we're still trying to win today.