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Charlotte Hadfield

Rebel Wilson pictured riding bike in Liverpool city centre for filming of new drama The Almond and the Sea Horse

Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson was captured pushing a bike in Liverpool city centre in behind the scene shots as she films a new drama in the city.

The 41-year-old actress was spotted on the steps of the World Museum last night for filming of The Almond And The Sea Horse.

Wilson was dressed in jeans, a denim shirt and a khaki jacket as she stood in front of the camera holding the handlebars of a yellow bike.

In the photos, she can be seen making her way down steps of the museum with the bike as camera crews assembled in area.

Liverpool has been transformed for a number of big productions in recent weeks including Dr Who and ITV's remake of The Ipcress File.

Rebel Wilson on the steps outside the World Museum. Pic: ACTIVATE DIGITAL (ACTIVATE DIGITAL)

Cillian Murphy also returned to the city for filming of of the final series of Peaky Blinders last month with scenes shot outside St George's Hall.

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The Hollywood actress was in the city filming for The Almond And The Sea Horse Pic: ACTIVATE DIGITAL (ACTIVATE DIGITAL)

The Almond And The Sea Horse is a feature adaptation of Kaite O’Reilly’s stage play, which follows the story of two couples exploring the impact of a traumatic brain injury on their lives.

It is believed most of the production will take place on the Wirral and in North Wales.

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Wilson will also be joined by Hollywood stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Trine Dyrholm and Meera Syal.

The drama will be Wilson's first non-comedy film role.

Andy Evans, Sean Marley and Alex Ashworth from Liverpool-based film and television company, Mad as Birds, are producing the film.

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