Emmy Award-winning Guy Pearce returns to his iconic role as Jack Irish after the show’s three-year hiatus.
And on Monday, the rarely seen actor was spotted filming scenes from the popular Melbourne crime drama’s final season.
Guy, 53, was spotted in a good mood as the cast, including actress Marta Dusseldorp, took a little break between scenes on the ABC show.
He is back! Emmy Award-winning Guy Pearce (pictured) returns to his iconic role as Jack Irish after the three-year hiatus from the show. Spotted filming final season in Melbourne on Monday
The Australian series follows the antics of Jack Irish; a criminal lawyer turned debt collector and a private investigator.
Playing the main character, Guy looked suave in pants, a plaid shirt and a camel bomber jacket.
Although he has found considerable fame in Hollywood, Guy enjoys living a very private life in Melbourne.
Final season: Joining Guy once again will be Jack’s loyal cohort, journalist Linda Hillier – played by actress Marta Dusseldorp (right)
All smiles: Guy had a friendly chat with his co-star Marta on set shortly before jumping into a scene together
Between scenes, Guy donned a puffer jacket and traded his camel boots for pull-on Birkenstocks.
Clinging to papers, it seems he put on his reading glasses to make revisions to his script before the “action” was called.
Joining Guy once again will be Jack’s loyal cohort, journalist Linda Hillier – played by actress Marta Dusseldorp.
Comfort above all else: between the scenes, Guy armed himself with a down jacket and exchanged his camel boots for Birkenstocks to put on
Occasional Celebrity: Although he has found considerable fame in Hollywood, Guy enjoys living a very private life in Melbourne
Seasoned Professional: Clinging to the papers, it looks like Guy put on his reading glasses to make changes to his script before ‘action’ was called
Finishing touches: Shortly before ‘action’ was called, Guy received a last minute touch from the hairstylist and makeup artist
Guy had a friendly chat with his co-star Marta on set shortly before jumping into a scene together.
They were seen laughing and smiling as they had a heated discussion.
Marta, 47, also warmed up in a puffer jacket between takes, but performed her scenes alongside Guy in a royal blue coat.
Shortly before the “action” started, Guy received a last minute touch-up from the hairstylist and makeup artist.
Star: Playing the main character, Guy looked suave in pants, a plaid shirt and a camel bomber jacket
Overview! Marta, 47, also kept warm in a puffer jacket between takes, but performed one of her upcoming scenes with Guy in a royal blue coat and heels.
What a Gentleman: Guy appeared to hold up a Bunnings umbrella for his co-star on set
‘I’m looking forward to Jack’s last hurray’: Guy’s final season as Jack Irish will mark almost the decade since he first took on the role in 2012
Jack Irish’s explosive finale series delves deep into Jack’s past, questioning everything he thought he knew about his life.
Guy told ABC in November, “ Jack has been one of the nicest characters I have ever played. From our first TV movie in 2012 to our last mini-series in 2018, every twist has been thrilling and every line of dialogue utterly satisfying.
“ I look forward to Jack’s last hurray, but I also feel a deep sense of melancholy knowing that this will be our last. ”
Jack Irish will air on ABC and ABC iview in 2021
Coming soon: Jack Irish will air on ABC and ABC Iview in 2021