Chris Evans is hard at work filming his Apple series Defending Jacob... as the release date for his next movie Avengers: End Game fast approaches By Annita Katee For Dailymail.com Published: 19:27 BST, 1 April 2019 | Updated: 19:27 BST, 1 April 2019 Viewcomments Chris Evans is hard at work on his new Apple series Defending Jacob. The 37-year-old star wore dark clothes as he was seen shooting the show in Boston, Massachusetts on Monday. This comes just weeks before the highly anticipated release of his action film Avengers: End Game which will hit theaters on April 26. Scroll down for video Day one: Chris Evans was dressed down on Monday as he began filming his latest series, Defending Jacob, in Boston Chris' new role will see him play the father of a 14-year-old son accused of murder in Apple's limited forthcoming series. The Hollywood A-lister appeared to be dressed causally for the scene, opting for a dark shirt and complementary zip-up sweater. He teamed the look with black trousers and lace-up shoes to complete the ensemble. New role: Chris' new role will see him play the father of a 14-year-old son accused of murder in Apple's limited forthcoming series Keeping things casual: The star sported a full beard with his brunette hair styled naturally over to one side Chris' character appeared to sport a full beard with his brunette hair styled naturally over to one side. The scene saw him speak to another male who was driving a black Audi car. Apple's latest project will see the Captain America hero star in the leading role of the gripping 2012 New York Times best selling novel by William Landay. Drama: The novel sees Andy Barber (Evans) as an assistant district attorney who is investigating the murder of teen Ben Rifkin - a classmate of his son Jacob; seen in February Co-stars: Alongside Chris, Downtown Abbey's Michelle Dockery will play mom Laurie Barber and Jacob will be played by Jaeden Martell Best seller: Apple's latest project will see the Captain America hero star in the leading role of the gripping 2012 New York Times best selling novel by William Landay The novel sees Andy Barber (Evans) as an assistant district attorney who is investigating the murder of teen Ben Rifkin - a classmate of his son Jacob. After searching Jacob's room, he discovers a knife that fits the description of the murderer's knife. He is left defending his son from the murder. Alongside Chris, Downtown Abbey's Michelle Dockery will play mom Laurie Barber and Jacob will be played by Jaeden Martell. While it's yet to be revealed when the series will be released, it comes as part of Apple TV+ Original Programming shows including Truth Be Told and The Morning Show - starring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston. Time to buy tickets: Avengers: End Game will debut in the US on April 26 Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility