Hugh Laurie, 62, looks unrecognisable as he sports thick grey beard while leaving a restaurant in Mayfair alongside his wife Jo Green
Hugh Laurie looked unrecognisable as he sported a thick beard while leaving Isobel restaurant in Mayfair alongside his wife Jo on Friday.
The actor, 62, appeared worlds away from his usual self as he puffed on a cigarette outside the venue before departing with his partner.
The House star cut a dapper figure for the day as he wore a dark green blazer with a navy plaid shirt.
New look: Hugh Laurie looked unrecognisable as he sported a thick beard while leaving Isobel restaurant in Mayfair on Friday
Hugh also sported a pair of light grey trousers and dark brown suede shoes as he chatted with friends outside the restauraunt.
Jo, who Hugh married in 1989, wrapped up in a red check coat which she wore with black trousers and matching shoes.
The outing comes after the release of his new three-part series Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
The captivating murder-mystery, which boasts an all-star cast, is based on the iconic 1934 novel of the same name by Agatha Christie.
Outing: The actor, 62, appeared worlds away from his usual self as he puffed on a cigarette outside the venue before departing with his wife Jo
Smart: The House star cut a dapper figure for the day as he wore a dark green blazer with a navy plaid shirt
It follows vicar’s son Bobby Jones, played by Will Poulter and his adventurous friend, socialite Lady Frances Derwent, as they dig deep into a murder.
It also star big names such as Emma Thompson and Jim Broadbent who play aristocrats Lord and Lady Marcham, the parents of Lady Frances.
Hugh is starring in the miniseries as psychologist Dr James Nicholson, as well as directing the show.
Couple: Jo, who Hugh married in 1989, wrapped up in a red check coat which she wore with black trousers and matching shoes
He said: 'I loved this book as a nipper and still do. The hairs on the back of my neck haven’t properly settled down from the first time I grasped the beauty of the essential mystery.
'Since then, I have fallen deeper and deeper in love with the characters, and feel immensely honoured to have been given the chance to retell their story in this form.'
'I will wear a tie on set, and give it everything I have.'
Career: The outing comes after the release of his new three-part series Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
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