The first official photograph for Cold War drama A Spy Among Friends has been released.
Damian Lewis, 50, suited up as MI6 agent Nicholas Elliott for the shot alongside Guy Pearce, 54, as Soviet secret agent Kim Philby.
The pair were sat side-by-side on a vintage sofa in the snap, while clad in dapper black suits and ties with crisp white shirts.
First official photo: Damian Lewis, 50, suited up as MI6 agent Nicholas Elliott alongside Guy Pearce, 54, as Soviet secret agent Kim Philby, for A Spy Among Friends' first official photo
Elliott was an officer noted for his close association with British double agent Kim Philby, with the forthcoming Britbox series being based on Philby's defection to the Soviet Union.
On Sunday, Damian shot scenes for the upcoming Cold War drama in London dressed as Elliott. Lewis donned a suit, fedora hat, spectacles and a trench coat.
He was seen strolling through the streets of Pimlico - which had been transported back to the 1950s - before taking shelter beneath a black umbrella.
Lewis was also filmed eating a meal in a café while portraying Elliott - who died in 1994 aged 77.
First look: Damian was seen in character as MI6 agent Nicholas Elliott for the first time while filming in London on Sunday
Real life: Lewis plays Nicholas Elliott (pictured right), a British MI6 intelligence officer noted for his close association with double agent Kim Philby, who defected to Russia in 1963
In character: The actor shot scenes for his upcoming Cold War drama, A Spy Among Friends, on Sunday dressed as Elliott. Lewis donned a suit and trench coat
It marks Lewis' first role since confirming his departure from the hugely popular Showtime series Billions.
The new show is based on the bestselling book of the same name by author Ben Macintyre, and will focus on Elliot's friendship with former colleague Philby.
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