ONE Direction star Harry Styles was covered in blood and mud as he got down and dirty with cast members while filming new scenes for WWII thriller Dunkirk.

The singer looked a world away from his usual clean cut image as he got to grips with his latest role while filming scenes in Urk, Holland.

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Harry joined crew members as they were ferried around the waters

Used to the glamour of packed out auditoriums and stadiums, Harry, 22, was instead seen bundle up on a speed boat with other crew members they were ferried around the waters..

The first time actor is preparing to make his big screen debut in the war tale, directed by Batman's Christopher Nolan.

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The film will see Harry star alongside the likes of Tom Hardy and Cillian Murphy.

Set in 1940, the movie depicts the real-life events that occurred in Dunkirk, during the battle against Nazi Germany.

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Harry is currently focusing on trying to crack Hollywood while his band One Direction take a break.

The crooner recently said goodbye to his curly locks back in May in preparation for his new role, causing a meltdown across the internet when he cut off his trademark long hair and shared a picture of his chopped ponytail.

He captioned the shot with: “Whoops #Littleprincesstrust”

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Within minutes, the hashtag #RIPHarrysHair was trending worldwide.

The generous star donated his hair to the Little Princess Trust, which provides wigs to children across the UK and Ireland who have lost their hair through cancer treatment.

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