Patrick Dempsey looked dashing behind the wheel of a sports car on the Ferrari set in Modena, Italy on Tuesday.
The 56-year-old actor donned a vintage helmet and goggles for his portrayal of racing legend Piero Taruffi.
The biopic, which tells the life story of the Italian automotive entrepreneur, stars Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari, Penelope Cruz as his wife, Laura, and Shailene Woodley as his wife. partner, Lina Lardi.
Dashing: Patrick Dempsey, 56, looked dashing driving a sports car on the Ferrari set in Modena, Italy on Tuesday
Caption: The 56-year-old actor donned a vintage helmet and goggles for his portrayal of racing legend Piero Taruffi
Makeup artists used their magic to make the Grey’s Anatomy alum look like they just got back from a high-speed ride. His face looked dirty from the nose down, like at the end of a race.
The star wore a black sweater and khaki work pants. He was wearing era-conforming driving gloves.
Earlier this month, the star opened up about her role while being honored at Disney’s D23 Expo, revealing, “I’m having a great time, I can drive a lot of fast cars.”
It’s hard to tell from these latest photos, but the Disenchanted star’s hair has been bleached a snowy white to match her character’s headpiece.
Black-haired Dempsey: The star is known for his darker locks, seen here on Grey’s Anatomy
Makeup magic: Makeup artists used their magic to make the Grey’s Anatomy alum look like they just got back from a high-speed ride. His face looked dirty from the nose down, like it would at the end of a race
The Technique of Motor Racing author was known as the “Silver Fox” to friends and fans.
Of his new look, Patrick told Variety, ‘I love it, it’s great. It’s fun to do something different.
“Unfortunately, or fortunately, I am known for my hair. So it really pissed off a lot of people, they don’t know how to accept it. Either they love it or they hate it.
Fast cars: Earlier this month the star opened up about her role while being honored at Disney’s D23 Expo, revealing: ‘I have a great time, I can drive a lot of fast cars’
Hair: It’s hard to tell from these latest photos, but the Disenchanted star’s hair has been bleached a snowy white to match her character’s headpiece
“I like it,” he exclaimed, and advised others to experiment for themselves. ‘Dye your hair, have fun. Blondes have more fun, I gotta tell you, it’s true. I’m in Italy, I drive racing cars. So I can’t complain.
The biopic, which tells the life story of the Italian automotive entrepreneur, stars Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari, Penelope Cruz as his wife, Laura, and Shailene Woodley as his wife. partner, Lina Lardi.
The film is set in 1957, as Ferrari struggles to save its business from bankruptcy while mourning the death of its son, Alfredo, who died of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at age 24.
Silver fox: Racing legend Piero Taruffi was known as the ‘silver fox’ to friends and fans
Costume: The star wore a black sweater and khaki work pants. He wore era-conforming driving gloves
In an effort to revive its business and reputation, Ferrari assembled a team to compete in the Mille Miglia, a 1,000-mile race through Italy.
Filming began on August 17. Ferrari is set to hit theaters in late 2023, just in time for awards season.
Patrick is a great racing enthusiast.
Filming: Filming began on August 17. Ferrari is set to hit theaters towards the end of 2023, just in time for awards season
He formed Dempsey Racing in 2006.
The founder described it as “a collection of motorsport enthusiasts and professionals with the intention of nurturing new talent alongside esteemed racing legends at the highest echelons of global sport”.
The program also includes cycling.
Passionate about racing: Patrick is a great racing enthusiast
Dempsey Racing: The actor founded Dempsey Racing in 2006 “with the intention of nurturing new talent alongside esteemed racing legends at the highest echelons of the world of sport”
The Dempsey Challenge, which includes a variety of races for cyclists, runners and walkers, raises funds for the Dempsey Center.
The Peloton Project producer founded the facility in his native Maine in 2008 after watching his mother, Amanda, go through treatment for ovarian cancer. She passed away in 2014.
The Dempsey Center offers “personalized, comprehensive cancer care at no cost,” according to the website.
The Dempsey Challenge: Patrick also focuses on cycling and raises money for charity through the Dempsey Challenge
The Dempsey Center: Proceeds from the annual fundraiser go to The Dempsey Center in Maine, which “provides personalized, comprehensive cancer care free of charge”