Angelina Jolie looked worlds away from her usual self as she got stuck into character on set of new biopic Maria film in Greece on Saturday.

The actress, 48, transformed into the iconic opera singer Maria Callas while filming scenes for the upcoming movie in Athens.

Angelina oozed glamor as she styled her black tresses into Maria’s renowned 50s hairdo with elegant jewellery.

On set of the upcoming biopic, Angelina could be seen arriving on a boat while wearing a glamorous blue satin robe, holding a designer handbag.

The Hollywood scarlet looked happy and relaxed as she chatted to crew members between takes.

Glamour: Angelina Jolie, 48, looked worlds away from her usual self as she got stuck into character on set of new biopic Maria film in Greece on Saturday

Wow: The actress transformed into the iconic opera singer Maria Callas while filming scenes for the upcoming movie in Athens

The biopic Maria is a film, directed by Pablo Larraín, about the iconic opera singer Maria Callas which will follow her turbulent life and legacy.

Angelina is lucky enough to wear some of Callas’ real clothes in the film, including vintage fur items from Massimo Cantini Parrini’s archive collection.

Maria, who was one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century, passed away in 1977.

The artist was known for her incredible range on stage as well as her turbulent love life that included a romance with Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, who went on to wed Jackie Kennedy.

‘I take very seriously the responsibility to Maria’s life and legacy,’ Angelina said previously in a statement. ‘I will give all I can to meet the challenge.’

The Tomb Raider star also mentioned the film’s director, Pablo, whom she said she ‘long admired.’

The mother of six added: ‘To be allowed the chance to tell more of Maria’s story with him, and with a script by Steven Knight, is a dream.’

Incredible: Angelina oozed glamor as she styled her black tresses into Maria’s renowned 50s hairdo with elegant jewellery

Stylish: On set of the upcoming biopic, Angelina could be seen arriving on a boat while wearing a glamorous blue satin robe, holding a designer handbag

On set: The Hollywood scarlet looked happy and relaxed on set

Busy: She appeared to be in great spirits as cameras caught her smiling and laughing with crew on set in the sunny destination

Beauty: Angelina oozed elegance on set in Athens, Greece. She was joined by her eldest son Maddox, 22, on set

Gorgeous: The actress sported a 50s up-do with glamorous sparkly earrings

Biopic: The actress has transformed herself into the role of iconic opera singer Maria Callas for the film, which will follow her turbulent life and legacy

In character: Angelina is lucky enough to wear some of Callas’ real clothes in the film, including vintage fur items from Massimo Cantini Parrini’s archive collection

Jolie has played famous people before: In 1998 she starred as tragic supermodel Gia Carangi in Gia and in 2007 she starred as Mariana Pearl in the film A Mighty Heart.

The director, who is best known for the bio pictures Jackie (about Jackie Kennedy, played by Natalie Portman) and Spencer (about Princess Diana, played by Kristen Stewart), said: ‘Having the chance to combine my two most deep and personal passions, cinema and opera, has been a long-awaited dream,’ Larraín said.

‘To do this with Angelina, a supremely brave and curious artist, is a fascinating opportunity. A true gift.’

Unrecognisable: Angelina looked worlds away from her usual Hollywood glamour as the first look images of the biopic Maria were released earlier this week