Rivals: Danny Dyer rocks a moustache while filming new Disney+ series with ... trends now Danny Dyer was snapped rocking a brand new look on Sunday as he took to the set of his new Disney+ series Rivals. The EastEnders actor, 45, was almost unrecognisable as he swapped his usual stubble for a handlebar moustache and longer-haired wig. Sporting a navy suit while strolling the Gloucestershire countryside set, it's the first time he has been spotted on location since the series was announced. Co-star David Tennant was also getting into character as they kicked off filming for the series, which is based on the iconic Jilly Cooper novel, which is part of novel series Rutshire Chronicles. The Doctor Who star has reportedly been cast as a character named Tony Baddingham in the eight-part project, while Danny is said to be playing the role of Freddie Jones. Rivals FIRST LOOK: Danny Dyer (left) transformed into character as he rocked a moustache and long hair while filming the new Disney+ series with David Tennant (right) this week New look: The EastEnders actor, 45, was almost unrecognisable as he swapped his usual stubble for a handlebar moustache and longer-haired wig Taking to the set, Danny was suited in booted in his smart ensemble while carrying a leather handbag. He walked alongside a crew-member across the location, who snapped pictures of him from the side and front on. Meanwhile, David added a padded jacket over his costume to keep warm in between filming scenes. He sported a bow-tie and suit underneath the jacket, with his dark hair swept to the side in a comb-over. Other cast-members were dressed in costumes of the time as they sported vintage mini and midi dresses and retro suits. The filming took place at a 16th century country house in Gloucestershire as cast and crew took over the location. Based on the books by Jilly Cooper, the stories cover scandals in the world of show-jumping and polo playing in 'numerous different sexually charged scenarios'. According to Disney+, Rivals is a 'joyously mischievous rollercoaster ride, steamy in its love stories and packed with larger-than-life characters.' First: Sporting a navy suit while strolling the Gloucestershire countryside set, it's the first time he has been spotted on set since the series was announced Busy: Taking to the set, Danny was suited in booted in his smart ensemble while carrying a leather handbag Surrounded: He walked alongside a crew-member across the location, who snapped pictures of him from the side and front on Character: Danny is said to be playing a role called Freddie Jones in the new series Wrapping up: Meanwhile, David added a padded jacket over his costume to keep warm in between filming scenes Costume: The Doctor Who star sported a bow-tie and suit underneath the jacket, with his dark hair swept to the side in a comb-over The streaming service continues that it brings a '2020s lens to the 1980s', offering a 'raw exploration of a complicated moment in British history when class, race, sex, wealth, and sexual liberation meant that, for the very privileged few, there were no limits to what they could achieve'. Rivals is being produced by Happy Prince, which is part of ITV Studios, and will air globally on Disney+, on Hulu in the US and on Star+ in Latin America. Danny has been kept busy since departing EastEnders over Christmas and was spotted filming for BBC comedy Henpocalypse! this week - in which he plays a heightened version of himself. Role: David has reportedly been cast as a character named Tony Baddingham in the eight-part project In costume: Other cast-members took to the set, sporting period costumes of the time Series: According to Disney+, Rivals is a 'joyously mischievous rollercoaster ride, steamy in its love stories and packed with larger-than-life characters' All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility