Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson and Paul Mescal first appeared on the set of their upcoming film The Lost Daughter in Greece earlier this week.
The Crown Star 46, a 1960s swimwear ensemble, has picked up the character of Leda, whose beach vacation takes a dark turn as she begins to grapple with her past.
The drama film, based on Elena Ferrante’s 2006 book of the same name, marks Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut and is slated for release in 2021.
![Work hard: Star Fifty Shades of Gray traveled to Europe from the Hamptons to film the scenes](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/dbfe005629.jpg)
Star-studded: Olivia Colman (L) and Dakota Johnson (R) first appeared on the set of their upcoming film The Lost Daughter on the beach in Greece earlier this week
Actress Olivia wore a black one-piece and swimming trunks as she sat on a lounge chair surrounded by the cast and crew.
Fifty Shades of Gray star Dakota, 31, was also seen in beach clothes before she shifted to a more casual outfit.
The thespian who portrays Nina in the film later wore a pink vest and gray joggers while chatting with her co-star Oliver Jackson-Cohen.
33-year-old Oliver looked just as reserved as he donned a black sleeveless top and dark shorts.
![Exciting times: The movie stars were joined by Paul Mescal from Normal People, who confirmed his role in August](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/4f579152de.jpg)
Exciting times: The movie stars were joined by Paul Mescal from Normal People, who confirmed his role in August
![Different look: The Crown Star 46, an ensemble of swimwear from the 1960s, has taken up the figure of Leda](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/1a07059cd2.jpg)
![Hit show: The media personality will repeat her role as queen in the fourth series of The Crown (pictured).](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/6024156da5.jpg)
Different look: The Crown Star 46, a swimwear ensemble from the 1960s (R on the Netflix series) when she was using her character
![Lead: Leda's beach vacation takes a dark turn as she begins to grapple with her past (Olivia pictured with the crew)](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/f72cb4c409.jpg)
Lead: Leda’s beach vacation takes a dark turn as she begins to grapple with her past (Olivia pictured with the crew)
Ordinary People Paul, 24, looked typically cool in a gray T-shirt, pink swimming trunks, and signature sunglasses.
The Irish heartthrob confirmed his role on Twitter in August and raved, “I’m a very excited boy!”
Maggie, 42, was the busy director every inch as she briefed the cast and crew throughout the day.
![Soak up: Dakota, 31, now wore beach clothes as well before morphing into a more casual outfit](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/fa529a9a97.jpg)
Soak up: Dakota, 31, now wore beach clothes as well before morphing into a more casual outfit
![Disguised: The daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, who portrays Nina in the film, later wore a pink vest and gray joggers](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/99bd0c253d.jpg)
Disguised: The daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, who portrays Nina in the film, later wore a pink vest and gray joggers
![In good company: The television and film actress had a chat with her co-star Oliver Jackson-Cohen](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/aae883d83b.jpg)
In good company: The television and film actress had a chat with her co-star Oliver Jackson-Cohen
![Relaxed: The duo engaged in a lively conversation on deck chairs](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/35f632987d.jpg)
Relaxed: The duo engaged in a lively conversation on deck chairs
![Ideal location: The couple soaked up the sun on the island's sandy shores amid the coronavirus pandemic](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/e54855a0dd.jpg)
Ideal location: The couple soaked up the sun on the island’s sandy shores amid the coronavirus pandemic
![Chilled: Oliver, 33, looked just as reserved as he donned a black sleeveless top and dark shorts](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/5e52a68e16.jpg)
Chilled: Oliver, 33, looked just as reserved as he donned a black sleeveless top and dark shorts
![Let's go: the duo made their way to their next location after spending time with the beach furniture](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/9383e99715.jpg)
Let’s go: the duo made their way to their next location after spending time with the beach furniture
The Deuce actress also wrote the script for the highly anticipated film, which will also feature her husband Peter Sarsgaard and Chernobyl star Jessie Buckley.
Favorite star’s character Olivia is a divorced and college professor obsessed with a young mother (Dakota) and daughter after their own children decided to leave them and live in Canada with their father.
In the book, Leda spends the summer in an Italian coastal town, while the film is shot on the Greek island of Spetses.
![Hunky: Paul, 24, looked typically cool in a gray T-shirt, pink swimming trunks, and signature sunglasses](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/38ae3bc1fe.jpg)
Hunky: Paul, 24, looked typically cool in a gray T-shirt, pink swimming trunks, and signature sunglasses
![Cozy: The TV star opted for comfort in the shoe department by wearing green flip flops](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/aca16ed8fb.jpg)
Cozy: The TV star opted for comfort in the shoe department by wearing green flip flops
![What's down there At some point, the nominee for the Primetime Emmy Award bent to the ground](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/076e12278c.jpg)
![Minimal information: Its role is that the film has not yet been revealed](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/eba234be45.jpg)
What’s down there At some point, the nominee for the Primetime Emmy Award bent to the ground
![In the Zone: The media personality flashed a lively expression when speaking to the cast and crew](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/0148c58082.jpg)
In the Zone: The media personality flashed a lively expression when speaking to the cast and crew
![Big role: The Irish heartthrob confirmed his role on Twitter this summer and raved:](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/f37d87f698.jpg)
Big role: The Irish heartthrob confirmed his role on Twitter in the summer and raved: “I’m a very excited boy!”
![Debut: The drama film, based on the 2006 book of the same name by Elena Ferrante, marks Maggie Gyllenhaal's first directorial work (pictured)](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/6442964d59.jpg)
Debut: The drama film, which is based on the 2006 book of the same name by Elena Ferrante, marks Maggie Gyllenhaal’s first directorial work (pictured)
Maggie said in a statement to Variety at the time, “When I finished reading Elena Ferrante’s The Lost Daughter, I felt that something mysterious and true had been said aloud. And that both bothered me and comforted me.
“I immediately thought how much more intense the experience in a cinema with other people would be. And I got to work on that customization.
“I find the script attracted other people interested in exploring these secret truths about motherhood, sexuality, femininity and lust. And I’m very excited to continue my collaboration with such brave and exciting actors and filmmakers. ‚
![She's in charge: The 42-year-old actress was the busy director every inch as she briefed the cast and crew throughout the day](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/f90c98d04b.jpg)
She’s in charge: The 42-year-old actress was the busy director every inch as she briefed the cast and crew throughout the day
![Rays: The World Trade Center star appeared in high spirits as she grinned from ear to ear](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/271cf2d4f7.jpg)
Rays: The World Trade Center star appeared in high spirits as she grinned from ear to ear
![Short break: Oliver took a short break from filming to take in the scenic views](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/c3361b5a25.jpg)
![Famous Face: The Westminster native is best known for his role as The Haunting of Hill House](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/17447836c5.jpg)
Short break: Oliver took a short break from filming to take in the scenic views
Writer Elena recently told the Guardian that she would like the World Trade Center star to take the reins with her adaptation.
She said, “I don’t want to say, you have to stay in the cage I built. We’ve been in the male cage for too long – and now that this cage is collapsing, an artist has to be completely autonomous.
“Your search should not run into obstacles, especially if it is inspired by work, by the thoughts of other women.”
![Rest Time: At the end of the day, Maggie was seen running back to the shelter](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/220ca975fc.jpg)
Rest Time: At the end of the day, Maggie was seen running back to the shelter
![On the way: Other crew members followed suit](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/content/uploads/2020/10/15/3ba907e41c.jpg)
On the way: Other crew members followed suit
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