Angelina Jolie exuded 1970s chic as she transformed into iconic opera singer Maria Callas for filming in Paris on Wednesday.

The actress, 48, takes on role of the legendary artist in the biopic Maria, directed by Pablo Larraín.

First look images were released earlier this week as filming got under way in France.

And Angelina was pictured on set in Paris in full costume which harked back to the 1950s.

The Hollywood star donned a pair of large brimmed spectacles, not unlike the ones Maria wore in the 1970s.

Stylish display: Angelina Jolie exuded 1970s chic as she transformed into iconic opera singer Maria Callas for filming in Paris on Wednesday

Action: First look images were released for the film earlier this week as filming got under way in France

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.

And the actress looked effortlessly stylish in her costume which was a black furry coat, hat and gloves.

Angelina appeared in high spirits in between takes as she sat down on some steps and chatted to the crew and cast.

Filming has just begun on the biopic, with Angelina also seen on set on Tuesday.

In another look, Angelina wore a long black winter coat and a bright red scarf wrapped around her head, which was set off by large sunglasses and a dangling necklace.

The film will ‘explore the life of the legendary, iconic and controversial singer, often described as the original diva,’ according to its official description.

‘Based on true accounts, Maria tells the tumultuous, beautiful and tragic story of the life of the world’s greatest opera singer, relived and re-imagined during her final days in 1970s Paris.’

The Paris set photos follow the first-look photos being released and show Angelina in a few close-up snaps of her as Callas.

Impressive wardrobe: 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

Chic: Angelina was pictured on set in Paris in full costume which harked back to the 1950s

In character: The Hollywood star donned a pair of large brimmed spectacles, not unlike the ones Maria wore in the 1970s

Hollywood starlet: The actress looked effortlessly stylish in a black furry coat, hat and gloves

Having fun: Angelina appeared in high spirits in between takes as she sat down on some steps and chatted to the crew and cast

Cameras rolling: Filming has just begun on the biopic, with Angelina also seen on set on Tuesday

Talented: Callas lived from 1923 until 1977. She was born in American of Greek heritage and then trained in Greece as well as Italy

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 Larraín, 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.’

Cheering: At one point the cast clapped

Taking a moment: Angelina sheltered under a large umbrella in between takes

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.’

Maria was written by Steven Knight prior to Hollywood’s WGA strike and granted a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement.

Glam: In another look, Angelina wore a long black winter coat and a bright red scarf wrapped around her head, which was set off by large sunglasses and a dangling necklace

Low-key: She kept a low profile as she filmed scenes at the Eiffel tower

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

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

Callas lived from 1923 until 1977. She was born in American of Greek heritage and then trained in Greece as well as Italy.

She was not just known for her incredible voice, which helped make her one of the top opera singers of the 20th century, but also for her striking beauty which put a spotlight on her many romances.

Callas was also known for her fierce rivalry with Italian opera singer Renata Tebaldi.

The film will cover her life story and finish with her sad death in Paris after suffering from vision problems that left her almost blind.

Starring in a movie about Callas was a passion project for Faye Dunaway who even wanted to use her own money for the film, but it never came off the ground.

In 2014, Meryl Streep was reportedly set to play Callas in Master Class with Mike Nichols as her director but the project did not come to be.

Last year, Italian siren Monica Bellucci starred in a play about Callas.

The film’s release date is yet to be announced.