CLAIRE Danes was a world away from Homeland as she debuted her striking new hair for period drama The Essex Serpent. There were no guns or undercover operatives in sight as the American actress got into character on set in Maldon, Essex.
Claire's usually blonde hair has been transformed into fiery auburn locks for the role. The adaptation of Sarah Perry's hit novel sees Claire, 41, take on the lead to star as Cora, a widow who was in an abusive marriage, who leaves London for a small Essex village.
Travelling with her son, she soon becomes very invested in a local myth about an ancient serpent feared to have reawakened. Claire is seen dressed head-to-toe in period costume as she gets to work on set.
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