She recently revealed her character – Catherine the Great – will be pregnant during the second series of the Hulu drama, The Great.
And Elle Fanning covered her character’s blossoming baby bump with a flowing blue satin skirt as she appeared on set for the first time on Wednesday.
The actress, 22, was seen shooting the second instalment of the historical drama series which is set in 18th century Russia in Richmond Park.
On set: Elle Fanning covered her character’s blossoming baby bump with a flowing blue satin skirt as she appeared on set for the first time on Wednesday
Elle appeared to be wearing a prosthetic baby bump, after first revealing she would be pregnant during the series in February by sharing a promotional image.
The Maleficent actress was sporting a long-sleeved black top with her dramatic skirt, while also carrying a selection of other garments in her arms.
Elle had in her hand a heavily-embroidered jacket and a faux-fur blanket.
Character: The actress, 22, was seen shooting the second instalment of the historical drama series which is set in 18th century Russia in Richmond Park
Ultra-realistic and large baby bump: She recently revealed her character – Catherine the Great – will be pregnant during the second series of the Hulu drama, The Great
Catherine the Great: Elle appeared to be wearing a prosthetic baby bump, after first revealing she would be pregnant during the series in February by sharing a promotional image
Her platinum locks were styled up in tight ringlets typical of the era and she appeared to be make-up free while appearing on set.
She was also following safety precautions by covering her face with a black mask.
Elle was joined on set by Tony-award winning actor Adam Godley, who plays the Archbishop.
Laden down: The Maleficent actress was sporting a long-sleeved black top with her dramatic skirt, while also carrying a selection of other garments in her arms
Filming: Elle had in her hand a heavily-embroidered jacket and a faux-fur blanket
New addition: Elle was joined on set by Tony-award winning actor Adam Godley, who plays the Archbishop
Casting: Adam, who is appearing for the first time in series two, was sporting an extremely long grey beard and hair, while sporting a long black cloak
Adam, who is appearing for the first time in series two, was sporting an extremely long grey beard and hair, while sporting a long black cloak.
Elle has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including three Golden Globes as well as Screen Actors Guild awards.
Last month, she drummed up excitement for the second season of her Hulu period spectacle, when she uploaded an amazing image in character to her Instagram.
In the photo, Elle stood in front of some window drapes in an aqua corset that allowed an ultra-realistic and large baby bump to be front and center.
Elegant: Her platinum locks were styled up in tight ringlets typical of the era and she appeared to be make-up free while appearing on set
Covered up: She was also following safety precautions by covering her face with a black mask
Accolades: Elle has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including three Golden Globes as well as Screen Actors Guild awards
She wore white linen pants that were open to allow her belly to protrude.
The Super 8 star had her hands on her hips, and she regarded the camera with a knowing smile.
Her blonde hair was up in a lavish bun with ringlets hanging down.
She had on a delicate necklace.
Accolades: The Great has been nominated for Golden Globes including best television series, musical or comedy, along with acting nods for both Fanning and costar Nicholas Hoult
In the caption, Elle wrote, ‘Cooking up something special for season two’.
She added the hashtags #TheGreat as well as #firstlook.
In the show, Elle portrays Catherine the Great, in Russia during the 18th century.
The tone of the series is somewhat lighter than previous depictions of the period.
In the show: Elle (left) portrays Catherine the Great, in Russia during the 18th century
Costarring alongside Elle is X-Men star Nicholas Hoult.
The Great has been nominated for Golden Globes including best television series, musical or comedy, along with acting nods for both Elle and Nicholas.
Nicholas has also been recognized with a nomination for a SAG award, as has the ensemble as a whole.
The show was additionally nominated for two Primetime Emmy awards last fall, for both writing and directing in the comedy category, however it lost to Schitt’s Creek as that series swept the awards.
Catherine was Empress of All Russia from 1762 until 1796 – the country’s longest-ruling female leader.