Penelope Cruz took a step back in time to the 1930s as she was spotted on-set for her upcoming movie The Bride on Wednesday. 

The Vanilla Sky star, 50, looked incredible in a checked skirt suit with a matching blazer while transforming her look entirely with a bobbed hairdo and short fringe.

She sparked a cigarette and leaned against a police car suited to the decade.

Between poses, the star chatted to superstar director Maggie Gyllenhaal, 46, who stood out boldly against the 1930s set in a very modern khaki jacket and cargos.

Maggie sits at the helm of the project, and has also cast Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Annette Benning and her husband, Peter Sarsgaard in the film, which is a remake of James Whale’s 1935 classic horror Bride Of Frankenstein.

Penelope Cruz took a step back in time to the 1930s as she was spotted on-set for her upcoming movie The Bride on Wednesday

Between poses, the star chatted to superstar director Maggie Gyllenhaal, 46, who stood out boldly against the 1930s set in a very modern khaki jacket and cargos

Her checked suit comprised a fitted jacket with pockets and a midi skirt while she paired the look with red lace-up heeled brogues

While little is known of the characters in the film, which is sue for release next year, Penelope, who is playing Myrna, looked to be involved in the police.

Her checked suit comprised a fitted jacket with pockets and a midi skirt while she paired the look with red lace-up heeled brogues.

The brunette beauty’s hairdo deemed her near-unrecognisable as she shed her usual flowing locks in favour of the choppy bob and short fringe.

A slick of red lipstick coordinated with both her shoes, top and the fine red stripe included in the checked detail of the suit.

It has been reported that the movie will cost in the realms of $80million and Christian has been named as Frankenstein’s monster while Jessie will play the Bride.

The tagline for the film reads: ‘A lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago to seek the aide of a Dr. Euphronius in creating a companion for himself…

‘The two reinvigorate a murdered young woman and the Bride is born. She is beyond what either of them intended, igniting a combustible romance, the attention of the police and a wild and radical social movement.’

She flashed a smile as she sat in the car while rocking her unrecognisable look

Maggie clutched a microphone during  her animated chat with the star

On Tuesday, her co-stars Christian and Jessie were also seen on-set, where they shared an extremely steamy kiss while in character.

The film marks a reunion for Bale and Gyllenhaal, who starred alongside one another in 2008’s Batman film The Dark Knight.

This film tells the story of 1930s Chicago. Frankenstein asks Dr. Euphronius to help create a companion. They give life to a murdered woman as the Bride, sparking romance, police interest, and radical social change.

Ahead of production, Christian opened up about going bald for the role during his groundbreaking ceremony for the California foster homes.

‘I’ve got to shave my head next week [for a movie]. I asked them to please let me hold off on doing that but everyone was going, “What’s wrong with Bale? What’s up with him?”‘ Bale said.

‘I said, “Just let me get through the groundbreaking and then I’ll be off to join you,”‘ Bale said, adding he was starting preparations soon.

‘I’ll be working with the wonderful Maggie, Jessie and so many talented actors in the cast,’ he said.

A slick of red lipstick coordinated with both her shoes, top and the fine red stripe included in the checked detail of the suit

On Tuesday, her co-stars Christian and Jessie were also seen on-set, where they shared an extremely steamy kiss while in character

The Batman actor is portraying as Dr. Frankenstein’s Monster in the movie, while his co-star Jessie plays the spooky bride

Her day at work comes after Penelope joined a slew of stars including Irina Shayk and her husband Javier Bardem for a night on the town.

Sharing various snaps from the party to mark her milestone birthday on Sunday, Penelope looked to be having a wild night on the town.

Italian fashion designer Riccardo Tisci took to Instagram to share a stunning snap showing Penelope beaming alongside pals including model Irina.

He simply penned: ‘HB @penelopecruzofficial’ beneath the photo.

The brunette beauty’s hairdo deemed her near-unrecognisable as she shed her usual flowing locks in favour of the choppy bob and short fringe

Penelope’s on-set outing comes after she celebrated her 50th birthday with celeb pals

The Hollywood beauty joined a slew of stars including Irina Shayk and her actor husband Javier Bardem for a night on the town, which was shared on social media

Penelope Cruz relaxes and promotes her Fly Emirates partnership