Richard Madden is covered in plaster to make a head cast in behind-the-scenes video for Amazon's new spy thriller Citadel
He has been hard at work filming Amazon's new spy thriller Citadel.
And Richard Madden was seen getting a head cast made in a behind-the-scenes video that he then shared via Instagram on Tuesday.
The actor, 34, looked relaxed as the make-up and special effects crew got to work, first protecting his hair and face before they covered him in plaster.
![Wow: Richard Madden was covered in plaster to make a head cast in a behind-the-scenes video from Amazon's new spy thriller Citadel, which he shared via Instagram on Tuesday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/03/30/14/41124904-9418495-image-m-97_1617109847151.jpg)
![Covered up: It is unclear why the crew needed a head cast of the actor](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/03/30/14/41124842-9418495-Covered_up_It_is_unclear_why_the_crew_needed_a_head_cast_of_the_-a-100_1617109922592.jpg)
Wow: Richard Madden was covered in plaster to make a head cast in a behind-the-scenes video from Amazon's new spy thriller Citadel, which he shared via Instagram on Tuesday
The plot for Citadel has been kept tightly under wraps, and it is not yet known what character Richard will be playing.
Putting a bald cap over his brunette locks, the team then dabbed talcum powder on his chest before applying a mould down to his shoulders, leaving him nose holes to breath through during the process.
After completely covering him, the crew then put a plaster cast over the first mould to get a full scale replica of his head.
Richard appeared in good spirits after they took the plaster cast and mould off him, as he smiled to the camera before ending the video.
![First stages: The actor, 34, looked relaxed as the make-up and special effects crew got to work protected his hair and face before they covered him in plaster](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/03/30/14/41124884-9418495-First_stages_The_actor_34_looked_relaxed_as_the_make_up_and_spec-a-101_1617109937422.jpg)
![Safety first: Putting a bald cap over his brunet locks, the team then put talcum powder on his chest](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/03/30/14/41124886-9418495-Safety_first_Putting_a_bald_cap_over_his_brunet_locks_the_team_t-a-102_1617109954592.jpg)
First stages: The actor, 34, looked relaxed as the make-up and special effects crew got to work protected his hair and face before they covered him in plaster
![Covered: The crew applied a mould over his head and down to his shoulders, leaving him nose holes to breath through during the process](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/03/30/14/41124860-9418495-Covered_The_crew_applied_a_mould_over_his_head_and_down_to_his_s-a-103_1617109998752.jpg)
Covered: The crew applied a mould over his head and down to his shoulders, leaving him nose holes to breath through during the process
![Not done yet: After completely covering him, the crew then put a plaster cast over the first mould to get a full scale replica of his head](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/03/30/14/41124858-9418495-Not_done_yet_After_completely_covering_him_the_crew_then_put_a_p-a-104_1617110016431.jpg)
![Secure: The crew made sure to keep safe amid the coronavirus crisis by wearing face masks](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/03/30/14/41124854-9418495-Secure_The_crew_made_sure_to_keep_safe_amid_the_coronavirus_cris-a-105_1617110042981.jpg)
Not done yet: After completely covering him, the crew then put a plaster cast over the first mould to get a full scale replica of his head
Earlier this month, he was seen filming action-packed mid-air stunts with Priyanka Chopra and he has also acted alongside Ashleigh Cummings for the drama.
While filming with Priyanka, Richard was ever the suave spy as he wrapped an arm around The White Tiger star's shoulders as they flew in the air.
Citadel, which also stars Stanley Tucci, is described as an 'action-packed spy series with a compelling emotional centre'.
![At ease: Richard remained relaxed as the crew worked on fitting the head cast](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/03/30/14/41124834-9418495-At_ease_Richard_remained_relaxed_as_the_crew_worked_on_fitting_t-a-64_1617110997744.jpg)
At ease: Richard remained relaxed as the crew worked on fitting the head cast
![All done: Richard appeared in good spirits after they took the plaster cast and mould off him, as he smiled to the camera before ending the video](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/03/30/14/41124830-9418495-All_done_Richard_appeared_in_good_spirits_after_they_took_the_pl-a-65_1617110997799.jpg)
![Delighted: Richard joked around with the crew afterwards](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/03/30/14/41124826-9418495-Delighted_Richard_joked_around_with_the_crew_afterwards-a-107_1617110106336.jpg)
All done: Richard appeared in good spirits after they took the plaster cast and mould off him, as he smiled to the camera before ending the video
The series is directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, the brothers behind several hit Marvel films, including Avengers: Endgame, and will feature a number of spin-off productions.
While plot details remain scarce, it's known the show will include several productions in countries like Italy, India and Mexico for the spin offs.
Earlier this month, Priyanka promoted the shoot while posing with a bouquet of flowers for a picture posted on Instagram, and she wrote: 'Day 1 on #Citadel. Thank you team for a sweet welcome! Let's goooooo!'
![Busy schedule: Earlier this month, Richard filmed action-packed mid-air stunts with Priyanka Chopra and he acted alongside Ashleigh Cummings, however the plot remains under wraps](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/03/30/14/41124828-9418495-Busy_schedule_Earlier_this_month_he_was_seen_filming_action_pack-a-109_1617110185234.jpg)
Busy schedule: Earlier this month, Richard filmed action-packed mid-air stunts with Priyanka Chopra and he acted alongside Ashleigh Cummings, however the plot remains under wraps
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