Lily James looks worlds away from her usual glamorous self as she films Relay with Riz Ahmed in NYC

Lily James looks worlds away from her usual glamorous self as she wears a gray top and hat while filming new movie Relay with Riz Ahmed in NYC

Lily James looked worlds away from her usual glamorous self as she filmed scenes for the movie Relay alongside Riz Ahmed in New York on Thursday.

The actress, 34, wore a gray T-shirt and matching cap as she filmed an outdoor scene on the streets of the Big Apple.

The former Downton Abbey star also wore black trousers along with a pair of matching boots.

She wrapped herself in a brown leather jacket, also carried a black purse and styled her locks in an updo.

Riz and Lily appeared to run down a street during the scene before he was seen rushing her into a taxi.

Filming: Lily James looked worlds away from her usual glamorous self as she filmed scenes for the movie Relay alongside Riz Ahmed in New York on Thursday

Scene: Riz and Lily appeared to run down a street during the scene before he was seen rushing her into a taxi

Scene: Riz and Lily appeared to run down a street during the scene before he was seen rushing her into a taxi

Shoot: The actress, 34, donned a gray t-shirt and matching cap as she filmed an outdoor scene on the streets of the Big Apple

Shoot: The actress, 34, donned a gray t-shirt and matching cap as she filmed an outdoor scene on the streets of the Big Apple

The Four Lions actor, 40, wore a black hoodie and matching jeans along with a brown leather jacket.

The film comes from director David Mackenzie and will be shot in April in New York and New Jersey.

The new production follows Tom (Riz Ahmed), who hides his identity as he brokers lucrative payouts between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten their downfall.

Things change for the character after a potential client, Sarah (Lily James), reaches out to seek protection in order to stay alive.

Production company Black Bear International is launching the project on the European Film Market.

The new project was unveiled in February by the two acclaimed actors, with a release date not yet known.

Relay joins a collection of projects this year for Lily, who also stars in the Zac Efron wrestling biopic The Iron Claw.

Lily portrays the triumphant and tragic story of the Von Erich wrestling family and plays Pam Adkisson.

In character: The former Downton Abbey star also wore black trousers along with a pair of matching boots

In character: The former Downton Abbey star also wore black trousers along with a pair of matching boots

On location: Lily wrapped up in a brown leather jacket and also carried a black bag and styled her locks in an updo

On location: Lily wrapped up in a brown leather jacket and also carried a black bag and styled her locks in an updo

Project: The film comes from director David Mackenzie and will be shot in April in New York and New Jersey

Project: The film comes from director David Mackenzie and will be shot in April in New York and New Jersey

Pot: The production follows Tom (Riz Ahmed), who hides his identity as he brokers lucrative payouts between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten their downfall

Pot: The production follows Tom (Riz Ahmed), who hides his identity as he brokers lucrative payouts between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten their downfall

Story: Things change for the character after a potential client, Sarah (Lily James), reaches out to seek protection in order to stay alive

Story: Things change for the character after a potential client, Sarah (Lily James), reaches out to seek protection in order to stay alive

Movie: The new project was unveiled in February by the two acclaimed actors, with a release date not yet known

Movie: The new project was unveiled in February by the two acclaimed actors, with a release date not yet known

It comes after Lily was spotted with businessman Andrei Gillott on a Los Angeles outing last month.

Lily’s most recent film role was in the romantic comedy What’s Love Got To Do With It? opposite Shazad Latif and Emma Thompson.

In between shooting her new movie in NYC, Lily has been enjoying time with Alexa Chung’s ex Orson Fry.

The Mamma Mia actress, 34, has reportedly called off her two-year relationship with boyfriend Michael Shuman after growing apart in recent months. The sun claimed earlier this year.

Orson, the scion of the Fry chocolate dynasty, began dating fashion icon Alexa Chung in 2019, but the couple split in the summer of 2022.