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Hollywood heartthrob looks unrecognisable as he transforms into Henry VIII for upcoming historical film

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He has played a range of roles throughout his successful career. 

And now the Hollywood heartthrob has transformed himself into the famous Henry VIII for his new historical film Firebrand. 

Dressed in a regal attire, a fur coat and feathered hat, the actor appeared transported back into the years of the 1500s.

Ageing his appearance with a long greying beard and deep lines in his face, Jude Law looked worlds away from his usual attractive self. 

Starring alongside Alicia Vikander who plays Henry's sixth wife Katherine Parr, the film is based on the 2013 novel Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle.

Hollywood heartthrob Jude Law looks unrecognisable as he transforms into Henry VIII for upcoming historical film Firebrand

Hollywood heartthrob Jude Law looks unrecognisable as he transforms into Henry VIII for upcoming historical film Firebrand 

Dressed in a regal attire, a fur coat and feathered hat, the actor appears transported back into the years of the 1500s
Jude, 51, looked worlds away from his usual attractive self

Dressed in a regal attire, a fur coat and feathered hat, the actor appears transported back into the years of the 1500s

Fans were given their first taste of the film on Wednesday, as the trailer was released showing both stars transformed back in time. 

Alicia appeared bare-faced as she donned a French hood while leaning in to kiss her husband. 

As the trailer begins the narrator explains: 'In a rotten blood soaked, island kingdom there once was a queen by the name of Katherine Parr. She was the sixth wife of the vengeful Henry VIII.

'The five wives who came before her all met untimely ends but Katherine's fate was to change the kingdom forever.'

After Katherine reluctantly agrees to marry the tyrannical king, she begins to do everything she can to push her own radical Protestant beliefs. 

However, when Henry returns from fighting overseas he becomes paranoid and turns his fury at the radicals as conspiracy regarding Katherine's involvement reverberates through the palace. 

The plot reads: 'Everyone holds their breath - for the queen to slip up, for Henry to take her head like wives before. 

'With the hope for a future free of tyranny at risk, will Katherine submit to the inevitable for the sake of King and country?'

Jude is taking on the role of Henry VIII, England's most notorious monarch, most famous for having six wives, two of which he beheaded
Henry VIII pictured

Jude is taking on the role of Henry VIII, England's most notorious monarch, most famous for having six wives, two of which he beheaded

Fans were given their first taste of the film on Wednesday, as the trailer was released showing both stars transformed back in time

Fans were given their first taste of the film on Wednesday, as the trailer was released showing both stars transformed back in time

Jude stars alongside Alicia Vikander who plays Henry's sixth wife Katherine Parr
The film is based on the 2013 novel Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle

Jude stars alongside Alicia Vikander who plays Henry's sixth wife Katherine Parr

As the trailer begins the narrator explains: 'In a rotten blood soaked, island kingdom there once was a queen by the name of Katherine Parr. She was the sixth wife of the vengeful Henry VIII

As the trailer begins the narrator explains: 'In a rotten blood soaked, island kingdom there once was a queen by the name of Katherine Parr. She was the sixth wife of the vengeful Henry VIII

In other scenes Henry's paranoia increases as he enters a blind rage, yelling: 'We have been before and we cut them down, we cut them down, we cut them down'. 

In the final clip, Katherine stands over her husband who is pinned down as she asks: 'Do you believe in Hell? I think we are both bound for it. I am ready, are you?' 

The film also stars Sam Riley, Eddie Marsan, Simon Russell Beale, and Erin Doherty and is set for release in cinemas on June 14. 

Previously Jude revealed that he doused himself in an 'awful' bespoke scent during filming to play Henry VIII, made of 'blood, fecal matter and sweat'.

He said: 'I read several interesting accounts that you could smell Henry three rooms away. His leg was rotting so badly. He hid it with rose oil. I thought it would have a great impact if I smelt awful.'

He enlisted the help of a specialist parfumier, with Jude saying: 'She makes wonderful scents, and she also makes awful scents.

'She somehow came up with this extraordinary variety of blood, fecal matter and sweat. Initially, I used it very subtly. But then it became a spray fest.'

Director Karim admitted the effort was effective, saying: 'When he walked in on set, it was just horrible.'

Alicia appeared bare-faced as she donned a French hood and dress with intricate detailing

Alicia appeared bare-faced as she donned a French hood and dress with intricate detailing 

After Katherine reluctantly agrees to marry the tyrannical king, she begins to do everything she can to push her own radical Protestant beliefs

After Katherine reluctantly agrees to marry the tyrannical king, she begins to do everything she can to push her own radical Protestant beliefs

In other scenes Henry's paranoia increases as he enters a blind rage, yelling: 'We have been before and we cut them down, we cut them down, we cut them down'

In other scenes Henry's paranoia increases as he enters a blind rage, yelling: 'We have been before and we cut them down, we cut them down, we cut them down'

Katherine Parr survived her husband after he died in 1547 aged 55

Katherine Parr survived her husband after he died in 1547 aged 55

Speaking about his character in the film he said: 'I started with him as a man … the physical frailties he was carrying and how he dealt with those…he became, not a recognisable, but an empathetic person. I started with him as a boy and as a lad.'

Alicia spoke about the contemporary relevancy of her character, saying: 'What I found pretty incredible is to have this character that I portrayed; she has books (she wrote) you can go and read…not only do I listen to her own voice, knowing it’s a woman from 500 years ago.

'I don’t think human emotions and behaviors have changed over five hundred years. (This is a) woman who is married off, without having any say in it. Five wives that are dead.

'Putting yourself in that state of mind, really changes things. You realize how fragile each moment is.'

Henry VIII: A Brief History  

Henry VIII, England's most notorious monarch, ruled as King of England from 1509 until his death aged 55 in 1547, he was a towering, terrifying ruler whose legacy still resonates today.

He was most famous for having six wives. Two he divorced, two he beheaded, one died and one survived.

Henry and his first wife Catherine Of Aragon were married for over twenty years before he created the Church Of England in order to divorce her in the hopes of remarrying and securing a mail heir. 

His second wife Anne Boleyn was executed after three years of marriage for being unfaithful. 

Henry's third wife, Jane Seymour, is famously the only wife Henry truly loved however the pair enjoyed a short-lived happiness together. 

Jane gave Henry his desired son, the future King Edward VI, but she died less than two weeks after his birth in 1537. 

He was left bereft by her death but gave her the honour of a queen's funeral. She was the only one of his six wives to receive one. 

Henry would go on to marry Anne of Cleves in 1540, but their marriage was annulled just months later. 

Despite the lack of a romantic spark between the pair, Henry gave Anne a generous settlement and she outlived both him and his final two wives - Catherine Howard (beheaded) and Katherine Parr.

By the time of Henry's death, he had overseen seismic changes that included the dissolution of the monasteries, the split with the Catholic Church in Rome and the annexation of Wales.

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