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Rita Ora and Jude Law's son Rafferty are pictured on the set of Oliver! remake for the first time


Last week, MailOnline exclusively revealed that Rafferty Law would be following in his father Jude’s acting footsteps after landing the titular role in a remake of Oliver!.

And the 23-year-old model was pictured on the London set of the Sky Cinema project for the first time on Monday, when he was seen getting into character.

Sporting camouflage print trousers with a taupe jacket, he displayed his agility as he dashed around the streets of the English capital, alongside co-star Rita Ora, 28.

A new Twist: Rita Ora was spotted shooting scenes for Twist, the upcoming remake of hit musical Oliver!, on the streets of London on Monday

Co-star: Rafferty Law was also seen on the set

A new Twist: Rita Ora and Rafferty Law were spotted shooting scenes for Twist, the upcoming remake of hit musical Oliver!, on the streets of London on Monday

Members of the cast and crew looked on as her ran from extras dressed as police officers on the central London set, before propelling himself off the side of a wall.

For her part, pop star Rita, who plays the Artful Dodger in the new modernised take, was seen getting mischievous with her co-star as she dressed up in police uniform.

Before switching ensembles, the Hot Right Now singer donned a blonde wig styled in a bob, as well as a camouflage coat and a red checked scarf.

Agility: Rafferty displayed his agility as he dashed around the streets of the English capital

Agility: Rafferty displayed his agility as he dashed around the streets of the English capital

Law and order: For her part, pop star Rita was seen getting mischievous with her co-star as she dressed up in police uniform

Getting ready: Crew members were seen getting her ready

Law and order: For her part, pop star Rita was seen getting mischievous with her co-star as she dressed up in police uniform 

Character: The Hot Right Now singer has been cast in the role of the Artful Dodger in the film

Character: The Hot Right Now singer has been cast in the role of the Artful Dodger in the film

Evading the law? It appeared that her character was attempting to evade other police officers

Evading the law? It appeared that her character was attempting to evade other police officers

The stars’ sighting comes days after MailOnline revealed Rafferty had landed the lead role in the re-imagining of Charles Dickens’ enduring classic.

Rafferty, whose mother is actress Sadie Frost, 54, was handpicked by bosses to star in the upcoming movie titled Twist after ‘impressing with his screen presence’.

With Rita cast as the Artful Dodger, comedian David Walliams, 48, will play Losberne and Sir Michael Caine, 86, takes on the iconic role of Fagin. 

A source close to the project said: ‘Shooting for the new film starts today and everyone is very excited to get started. 

Switch: Before switching ensembles, the star wore a camouflage coat and a red checked scarf

Switch: Before switching ensembles, the star wore a camouflage coat and a red checked scarf

She's got so much sole: She complemented her ensemble with a pair of heavy duty black boots

She’s got so much sole: She complemented her ensemble with a pair of heavy duty black boots

Black and white: She teamed her colourful ensemble with a crisp white shirt and black trousers

Sartorial flair: Given Rita's own eye-catching style in real life, her costume seemed somewhat toned down

Black and white: She teamed her colourful ensemble with a crisp white shirt and black trousers

Keep on running: The pair spent much of their time on the central London set running around

Keep on running: The pair spent much of their time on the central London set running around

Long arm of the law: Extras dressed as police officers ran in pursuit of the in-character stars

Long arm of the law: Extras dressed as police officers ran in pursuit of the in-character stars

‘Twist is a modern interpretation of Charles Dickens’ Oliver in which the title character has been reinvented as a streetwise artist living on the streets of modern-day London. 

‘Rafferty impressed with his screen presence and his edginess brings a whole new dimension to the role of Oliver.

‘It’s an all-star cast with David in the mix after arriving at today’s first rehearsal – not to mention Rita and Sir Michael Caine.’ 

Rita, whose previously starred in the Fifty Shades Of Grey franchise and alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in Southpaw, will star as Oliver’s sidekick Dodger as the two get caught up in a heist to steal a priceless painting for master thief, Fagin. 

Stepping out in style: Model Rafferty sported camouflage print trousers with a taupe jacket

Stepping out in style: Model Rafferty sported camouflage print trousers with a taupe jacket

Upbeat mood: Chart-topping singer Rita appeared to be in an upbeat mood as she shot scenes

Changes: The role of the Artful Dodger has been traditionally taken on by male actors

Upbeat mood: Chart-topping singer Rita appeared to be in an upbeat mood as she shot scenes

Ensemble: Rafferty rounded out his casually cool look with a white T-shirt and Adidas shoes

Ensemble: Rafferty rounded out his casually cool look with a white T-shirt and Adidas shoes

Having a chat: The co-stars chatted as they waited around on outdoor the set in between takes

Having a chat: The co-stars chatted as they waited around on outdoor the set in between takes

What's on the menu: A group of extras were also on hand to portray Deliveroo employees

What’s on the menu: A group of extras were also on hand to portray Deliveroo employees

On playing the villainous character, Sir Michael Caine said: ‘Fagin is such an infamous character, it’s going to be great fun playing him. 

‘I’m really looking forward to working with Lena, Raff and the rest of the cast in London when we start shooting.’  

Game Of Thrones star Lena Headey plays Sikes, who’s been described as ‘Fagin’s psychopathic business partner,’ in the original film directed by Martin Owen. 

Rafferty added: ‘I’m excited to play such a well-loved literary character.

Actor: Last week, MailOnline exclusively revealed that Rafferty would be following in his father Jude's acting footsteps after landing the titular role in a remake of Oliver!

Actor: Last week, MailOnline exclusively revealed that Rafferty would be following in his father Jude’s acting footsteps after landing the titular role in a remake of Oliver!

Model behaviour: Handsome Rafferty had previously made a name for himself as a model

Getting along: Rita and Rafferty appeared to be getting along well during their time on the set

Model behaviour: Handsome Rafferty had previously made a name for himself as a model

Role: While it's Rafferty's acting debut, Rita had a small role in the Fifty Shades Of Grey trilogy

Role: While it’s Rafferty’s acting debut, Rita had a small role in the Fifty Shades Of Grey trilogy

It's good to talk: The acting pair chatted with members of the crew in between takes on the set

It’s good to talk: The acting pair chatted with members of the crew in between takes on the set

Film: As well as the Fifty Shades, Rita has also appeared alongside Jake Gyllenhall in Southpaw

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Film: As well as Fifty Shades, Rita has also appeared alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in Southpaw 

Presence: Rafferty, whose mother is actress Sadie Frost, 54, was handpicked by bosses to star in the upcoming movie titled Twist after 'impressing with his screen presence'

Presence: Rafferty, whose mother is actress Sadie Frost, 54, was handpicked by bosses to star in the upcoming movie titled Twist after ‘impressing with his screen presence’

‘I’m looking forward to working with Martin Owen to bring to life his new take on the character in modern-day London.’ 

Jude Law, 46, famed for his roles in Alfie, The Holiday and Sherlock Holmes, has five children including Rafferty, 23, fashion model Iris, 18, and Rudy, 17, from his marriage to Sadie. 

He also has daughter Sophia, 10, with ex-partner Samantha Burke and Ada, four, with Catherine Harding. The actor married his girlfriend Phillipa Coan in May. 

Hatching a plan: In the film, the two will be seen getting caught up in a heist to steal a priceless painting for master thief, Fagin

Hatching a plan: In the film, the two will be seen getting caught up in a heist to steal a priceless painting for master thief, Fagin

Star-studded cast: With Rita cast as the Artful Dodger, comedian David Walliams, 48, will play Losberne and Sir Michael Caine, 86, takes on the iconic role of Fagin

Star-studded cast: With Rita cast as the Artful Dodger, comedian David Walliams, 48, will play Losberne and Sir Michael Caine, 86, takes on the iconic role of Fagin

Acclaimed actress: Game Of Thrones star Lena Headey plays Sikes, who's been described as 'Fagin's psychopathic business partner,' in the original film directed by Martin Owen

Acclaimed actress: Game Of Thrones star Lena Headey plays Sikes, who’s been described as ‘Fagin’s psychopathic business partner,’ in the original film directed by Martin Owen

Excited: On his new role, Rafferty said, 'I’m excited to play such a well-loved literary character'

Family ties: He bore a striking resemble to his famous dad as he got to work on the set

Excited: On his new role, Rafferty said, ‘I’m excited to play such a well-loved literary character’

London town: Rafferty also said of his new starring role, 'I’m looking forward to working with Martin Owen to bring to life his new take on the character in modern-day London'

London town: Rafferty also said of his new starring role, ‘I’m looking forward to working with Martin Owen to bring to life his new take on the character in modern-day London’

Chip off the old block: Rafferty is following in his famous father Jude Law’s acting footsteps (pictured together in 2015)

Chip off the old block: Rafferty is following in his famous father Jude Law’s acting footsteps (pictured together in 2015)

In the family business: Rafferty is pictured with his actress mother Sadie Frost in July

In the family business: Rafferty is pictured with his actress mother Sadie Frost in July



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