The actor, 25, is taking on the lead role of Willy Wonka in the fantasy film which serves as a prequel to Roald Dahl's Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.  .

He also sported a dark grey scarf and brown distressed leather boots in keeping with his characters shabby attire. .

The actor appeared to be wet and also donned an extra brown coat over his costume. .

In character: Tom donned a dark leather coat with a beige waist coat and grey pinstripe  trousers as he chatted to the crew on set.

Rain: The actor appeared to be wet and also donned an extra brown coat over his costume.

Costume: The film star could be seen sporting a purple coat and dark brown top hat.

Tom donned a dark leather coat with a beige waist coat and grey pinstripe trousers as he chatted to the crew on set. .

He also donned a face visor in between scenes and appeared to be rehearsing his lines. .

On set: He also donned a face visor in between scenes and appeared to be rehearsing his lines.

He also posted a snap of his famous cane, while sharing one of the more iconic lines from the original film, 1971's Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory

Set: Tom was dressed in a dark brown coat along with a matching jacket and beige trousers as he filmed alongside Timothee

Timothee stars alongside Oscar winner Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key, Rowan Atkinson, Sally Hawkins and Matt Lucas

Cast: Timothee stars alongside Oscar winner Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key, Rowan Atkinson, Sally Hawkins and Matt Lucas

Timothee stars alongside Lea Seydoux, Christoph Waltz, Saoirse Ronan, Jeffrey Wright, Rupert Friend, Elisabeth Moss, Adrien Brody and Owen Wilson