This is what a feminist looks like – at least in Edwardian England – and very dapper she is, too.
Hollywood actress Haley Bennett donned a natty pinstripe suit for her role in the upcoming film Night And Day, currently being filmed in Tynemouth.
It is an adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s 1919 romantic novel about the lives, loves and ambitions of two single young middle-class women challenging the expectations of a male-dominated society.
Bennett – who portrayed the nanny Megan Hipwell in The Girl On The Train – plays passionate astronomer Katharine Hilbery, who challenges the sexist ideals of the time by doing everything she can to avoid love and marriage.
Hollywood actress Haley Bennett donned a natty pinstripe suit for her role in the upcoming film Night And Day, currently being filmed in Tynemouth
Jack Whitehall joins Hayley Bennett on set in Tynemouth for the upcoming film Night and Day
Timothy Spall on set set in Tynemouth for the him which is an adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s 1919 story
Sally Phillips who plays Cousin Joan pictured on set in Tynemouth
Bennett (right) – who portrayed the nanny Megan Hipwell in The Girl On The Train – plays passionate astronomer Katharine Hilbery
Bennett’s character challenges the sexist ideals of the time by doing everything she can to avoid love and marriage
Jack Whitehall and Hayley Bennett on set in Tynemouth for Night and Day
However in another image from the set, she is dressed to conform to the period’s style in leg o’ mutton shirt, long skirt, cloak and petticoat. In that picture she is strolling alongside bow-tied comedian and actor Jack Whitehall, who co-stars.
Singer Lily Allen also appears as Katharine’s straight-talking, suffragette acquaintance Mary Datchet.
And character actor Timothy Spall plays Katharine’s disapproving father Trevor, complete with morning suit, silk cravat and gold pocket watch.
The cast also features comic actresses Jennifer Saunders and Sally Phillips, and Jack Farthing, who played villainous George Warleggan in Poldark.
Last week Florida-born Bennett posted an image of herself in Newcastle as she looked forward to starting work on the movie.
Bennett kneels on the ground while on set for Night and Day
Bennett stars as a passionate astronomer determined to avoid love and marriage
Timothy Spall on set in Tynemouth on Tuesday for filming of a new film
Jack Whitehall and Hayley Bennett filming of ‘Night and Day’ on Tuesday
Whitehall (centre left) is starring in the film in an unannounced role
The film is a big screen adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s 1919 story Night and Day
Jack Whitehall joins Hayley Bennett on set in Tynemouth on Tuesday
Hayley Bennett on set in Tynemouth for the upcoming film Night and Day
Timothy Spall pictured with Jack Whitehall on set for the film
Hollywood actress Haley Bennett dons a natty pinstripe suit for her role in the upcoming film Night And Day
Her character Katharine Hilbery is a passionate astronomer determined to avoid love and marriage
Jack Whitehall joins Hayley Bennett on set in Tynemouth for the film
Spall portrays Mr Hilbery in the upcoming movie Night and Day
Timothy Spall plays Katharine’s disapproving father Trevor, complete with morning suit, silk cravat and gold pocket watch
One fan asked her: ‘Is that the furthest north of England you’ve been?’ and she confirmed it was.
In that picture she was wearing a canary yellow T-shirt with the cheeky slogan: ‘Sorry for being so funny and sexy, idk [I don’t know]what’s wrong with me’ – a far cry from the elaborate period costume she had to wear for the shoot.
The film, which will also be shot in Cologne, Germany, is directed by Tina Ghavri, who previously said: ‘Virginia Woolf wrote a romcom, and I’m thrilled to bring it to the screen because women still need to decide between ambition and love, but can love ever allow a woman to also be her best self?
‘I believe so… and in a cynical world, this is the film we need. Hooray for love!’
Jack Whitehall joins Timothy Spall on set in Tynemouth for the upcoming film this week
Haley Bennett dons a natty pinstripe suit for her role in the upcoming film Night And Day
Bennett os known for roles in The Equalizer, The Magnificent Seven, and The Girl on the Train
Jack Whitehall pictured carrying a bouquet of flowers on set of Night and Day
Timothy Spall plays Katharine’s disapproving father Trevor, complete with morning suit, silk cravat and gold pocket watch
Sally Phillips who plays Cousin Joan pictured on set in Tynemouth this week
Hollywood actress Haley Bennett dons a natty pinstripe suit for her role in the upcoming film Night And Day
Spall greets Whitehall while on set for the upcoming adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s story
Jack Whitehall joins Hayley Bennett on set in Tynemouth for the upcoming film Night and Day
Bennett, known for roles in The Equalizer, The Magnificent Seven, and The Girl on the Train, stars as Katharine Hilbery
Jack Whitehall joins Timothy Spall and Hayley Bennett on set in Tynemouth for the upcoming film Night and Day
Timothy Spall plays Katharine’s disapproving father Trevor, complete with morning suit, silk cravat and gold pocket watch
The star-studded cast snapped while filming an autumnal scene in Tynemouth
Jack Whitehall joins Timothy Spall on set this week in Tynemouth