Sam Worthington looks worlds away from his former self on set of his new Stan film

Sam Worthington looks worlds away from his former self with long hair and tattooed sleeves on set of his new Stan film Transfusion with co-star Phoebe Tonkin in Sydney


Lara Bingle’s Hollywood star husband Sam Worthington is continuing his dramatic transformation for his new Stan film, Transfusion. 

On Wednesday, the 44-year-old actor was spotted in character on set of the new flick in Sydney, sporting long hair and tattooed arm sleeves, which appear to be fake.

Also joining him on set was his stunning co-star, Australian actress Phoebe Tonkin, 31, who is well known for her work in The Originals.  

In character: Sam Worthington looked worlds away from his former self with long hair and tattooed sleeves on set of his new Stan film Transfusion in Sydney on Wednesday

Sam was seen on set cutting a casual figure in a pair of dark blue jeans and a steel blue T-shirt. 

He completed his look with a pair of black sunglasses and carried around what appeared to be a script. 

Phoebe meanwhile appeared to be makeup free and wore a pair of jeans with a singlet and an open linen shirt with a crossbody bag over her shoulder.

Relaxed: Sam was seen on set cutting a casual figure in a pair of dark blue jeans and a steel blue T-shirt

Relaxed: Sam was seen on set cutting a casual figure in a pair of dark blue jeans and a steel blue T-shirt

In good spirits: Sam appeared in high spirits on set, smiling and laughing while filming

In good spirits: Sam appeared in high spirits on set, smiling and laughing while filming

In good spirits: Sam appeared in high spirits on set, smiling and laughing while filming

Casual: Phoebe meanwhile appeared to be makeup free and wore a pair of jeans with a singlet and an open linen shirt with a crossbody bag over her shoulder

Casual: Phoebe meanwhile appeared to be makeup free and wore a pair of jeans with a singlet and an open linen shirt with a crossbody bag over her shoulder

Sam appeared in high spirits on set, smiling and laughing while filming. 

He and Phoebe, who is his wife Lara’s best friend, have teamed up for the new Stan original film, Transfusion.

It’s being directed by actor and director Matt Nable.

New work: He and Phoebe, who is his wife Lara's best friend, have teamed up for the new Stan original film, Transfusion

New work: He and Phoebe, who is his wife Lara’s best friend, have teamed up for the new Stan original film, Transfusion

Tough new character: In Transfusion, Sam will star as Ryan Logan, a former special forces operative, who is battling to cope with life after the loss of his wife

Tough new character: In Transfusion, Sam will star as Ryan Logan, a former special forces operative, who is battling to cope with life after the loss of his wife

Transfusion is Nable’s directorial debut. He was most recently seen in the latest season of the Aussie hit crime show, ‘Mr Inbetween.’

In Transfusion, Sam will star as Ryan Logan, a former special forces operative, who is battling to cope with life after the loss of his wife.  

Ryan is soon thrust into the criminal underworld to keep his only son from being taken from him.

Co-stars: Phoebe will portray Logan's wife Justine in the film

Co-stars: Phoebe will portray Logan’s wife Justine in the film

Phoebe will portray Logan’s wife Justine in the film, while Nable will play Johnny.

Sam has had a successful film career and is known for films including the Avatar series and Clash of the Titans. 

He recently moved back to Australia with his family to star in the Sydney Theatre Company production of Appropriate.

Back on home soil: He recently moved back to Australia with his family to star in the Sydney Theatre Company production of Appropriate

Back on home soil: He recently moved back to Australia with his family to star in the Sydney Theatre Company production of Appropriate