Gwyneth Paltrow and Ewan McGregor were spotted on set of their new crime drama Mortdecai in London on Friday.

Mortdecai, directed by David Koepp (Premium Rush, Secret Window), was adapted for the big screen by Eric Aronson from British author Kyril Bonfiglioli’s book series. In the film, Johnny Depp will play the title character Charles Mortdecai, who works as an art dealer.

In the book series, Mortdecai is on the hunt for a stolen painting that could pave the way to wealth. Legend has it that the painting possesses a secret code that could lead to hidden Nazi gold.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor Film 'Mordecai'

Paltrow and McGregor’s roles have yet to be announced, but their characters appear to know each other and to be of considerable wealth. In a scene they were shooting, the pair spoke seriously over lunch. McGregor, his slightly longer hair swept behind his ears, sported a dark suit and tie. Paltrow, meanwhile, looked glamorous in belted pants, a ruffled top and a strand of pearls.

McGregor tweeted about filming Mordecai earlier in the week in Pinewood.

Also starring in Mortdecai are Olivia Munn (The Newsroom) and Paul Bettany (The Da Vinci Code, Wimbledon).

– Chelsea Regan

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