Claire Danes films boat scenes with co-star Frank Dillane on the set of The Essex Serpent

Claire Danes sports a grey Victorian dress as she films boat scenes with co-star Frank Dillane on the set of The Essex Serpent in Mersea Island 

She’s taken over from Hollywood star Keira Knightley in the lead role.

And Claire Danes appeared in good spirits as she continued filming for The Essex Serpent off the coast of Mersea Island on Wednesday.

The Homeland star, 41, transformed into a Victorian beauty in an elegant grey dress as she shared a laugh with her co-star Frank Dillane for the Apple+TV series.    

Busy bee: Claire Danes appeared in good spirits as she continued filming for The Essex Serpent off the coast of Mersea Island on Wednesday 

Amazing: The Homeland star, 41, transformed into a Victorian beauty in an elegant grey dress as she shared a laugh with her co-star Frank Dillane for the Apple+TV series

Amazing: The Homeland star, 41, transformed into a Victorian beauty in an elegant grey dress as she shared a laugh with her co-star Frank Dillane for the Apple+TV series