Hollywood star Melissa McCarthy brings a bit of movie magic to Byron Bay, Australia as she prepares to film TV series Nine Perfect Strangers
She’s one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
And Melissa McCarthy, 49, proved to court plenty of attention when she jetted into Byron Bay, Australia, for the TV series, Nine Perfect Strangers.
Comedy queen Melissa kept her look arthouse chic in a pink trench, mustard scarf and a pair of large, pink-rimmed glasses.
Comedy queen: Melissa McCarthy, 49, (pictured) donned an all-black ensemble and a pink trench coat as she brought a bit of movie magic to Byron Bay, Australia on Friday
The actress wore minimal makeup while out and about with her daughter, Vivian Falcone, who joined her at the beachside tourist hub.
The mother and daughter duo were later seen at a bakery, eyeing off Australian meat pies (a pastry with mince or other savoury ingredients in it).
Vivian was later spotted getting her nails done at a nearby salon.
Exploring: The actress wore minimal makeup while out and about with her eldest daughter, Vivian Falcone (R), who joined her at the beachside town
Nine Perfect Strangers is being brought to life by Oscar winner Nicole Kidman, with the $100 million production filmed in New South Wales, Australia.
On Saturday, Nicole said she ‘can’t wait’ to introduce viewers to the production, based on the 2018 novel by Big Little Lies author Liane Moriarty.
The 53-year-old shared a photo of herself and Liane enjoying a socially distant embrace to Instagram.
Movie magic: Melissa looked every inch the low-key movie star while in the tourist town, made famous as the home of Chris Hemsworth and the Murdoch family
‘We can’t wait to introduce you to #NinePerfectStrangers #LianeMoriarty,’ Nicole wrote in the post’s caption.
In the photo, the pair were seated at a table and bumped elbows – the new ‘socially-distant’ hug.
The limited series is being produced by Nicole’s production company Blossom Films, alongside collaborators Bruna Papandrea and David E. Kelley.
Star: Melissa emerged with her pink trench coat in her arms at one point
Alongside Nicole, the series will feature an A-list Hollywood cast including Melissa, Luke Evans and Manny Jacinto.
The series will tell the story of nine stressed-out urbanites who escape to a wellness retreat run by Nicole’s character.
Filming will begin on August 10 and will run for 19 weeks.
Local delights: Melissa and her daughter Vivian visited a local bakery in the town
Latest project: Nicole (left) told fans on Saturday that she ‘can’t wait’ to introduce viewers to her new $100M series Nine Perfect Strangers. Pictured: Liane Moriarty (R)
According to The Daily Telegraph last month, strict COVID-19 restrictions will be placed upon the production, which is set to take place at an ‘isolated production hub’ at Nicole and Keith Urban’s sprawling property in the NSW Southern Highlands.
Cast and crew members flying from overseas or interstate will be made to quarantine in a hotel for 14-days upon arrival into NSW.
Nicole and her fellow producers will also be responsible for paying all medical and security costs, The Daily Telegraph reports.
The Academy Award-winner told the publication that she’s ‘thrilled’ to be able to bring hundreds of jobs to the local industry.
Set: According to The Daily Telegraph last month, strict COVID-19 restrictions will be placed upon the production, which is set to take place at an ‘isolated production hub’ at Nicole and Keith Urban’s sprawling property in the NSW Southern Highlands. Pictured: Nicole and Keith