Hollywood actress Anna Paquin on the set of the Jessica Watson Netflix biopic True Spirit

Anna Paquin is the latest celebrity to arrive in Australia, where she’s filming the movie True Spirit.

The actress is playing Julie, the mother of sailor Jessica Watson, who attempted a solo circumnavigation of the globe at the age of 16 in 2009.

The 39-year-old had her game face on as she got to work on the set at Chevron Island, Queensland. 

 Down Under: Anna Paquin (pictured) is the latest celebrity to arrive in Australia, where she’s filming the movie True Spirit

The True Blood star was dressed down in a striped white t-shirt as she shot scenes for the Netflix biopic on Thursday. 

She added a pair of burnt orange trousers to the ensemble, as well as casual white shoes.

The actress stopped for a snack between takes, and was spotted munching on a morsel of food. 

Epic: The actress is playing Julie, the mother of sailor Jessica Watson, who attempted a solo circumnavigation of the globe at the age of 16 in 2009. The 39-year-old had her game face on as she got to work on the set at Chevron Island, Queensland

Epic: The actress is playing Julie, the mother of sailor Jessica Watson, who attempted a solo circumnavigation of the globe at the age of 16 in 2009. The 39-year-old had her game face on as she got to work on the set at Chevron Island, Queensland

Casual: The True Blood star was dressed down in a striped white t-shirt and orange trousers as she shot scenes for the Netflix biopic on Thursday

 Casual: The True Blood star was dressed down in a striped white t-shirt and orange trousers as she shot scenes for the Netflix biopic on Thursday

Snack time: The actress stopped for a snack between takes, and was spotted munching on a morsel of food, as well as checking her script

Snack time: The actress stopped for a snack between takes, and was spotted munching on a morsel of food, as well as checking her script 

She also appeared to be doing some last minute script checks, carrying a sheet of paper in her hand.   

Young Australian actress Teagan Croft, 17, who is playing Jessica Watson herself, was also seen on the set walking down a pier. 

Teagan rocked a pink bandana, a white sleeveless top that was covered up by charcoal overalls and a pair of mustard high top Converse shoes.  

Star: Young Australian actress Teagan Croft, 17, (pictured) who is playing Jessica Watson herself, was also seen on the set walking down a pier

 Star: Young Australian actress Teagan Croft, 17, (pictured) who is playing Jessica Watson herself, was also seen on the set walking down a pier

Dressed the part: Teagan rocked a pink bandana, a white sleeveless top that was covered up by charcoal overalls and a pair of mustard high top Converse shoes

Dressed the part: Teagan rocked a pink bandana, a white sleeveless top that was covered up by charcoal overalls and a pair of mustard high top Converse shoes

A little hand: She was flanked by a crew member as she made her way down to the water

A little hand: She was flanked by a crew member as she made her way down to the water

Sea legs: The cast were fittingly filming scenes for the biopic aboard a yacht docked in a waterway

Sea legs: The cast were fittingly filming scenes for the biopic aboard a yacht docked in a waterway

Besides Anna and Tegan, Australian actor Josh Lawson joins the cast as Jessica’s father Roger. 

New Zealand actor Cliff Curtis also comes on board to star as Jessica’s coach, Ben Bryant. 

The cast were fittingly filming scenes for the biopic aboard a yacht docked in a waterway.  

Cast: Australian actor Josh Lawson joins the cast as Jessica's father Roger

Cast: Australian actor Josh Lawson joins the cast as Jessica’s father Roger

Memories: The film is based on Watson's memoir True Spirit

Memories: The film is based on Watson’s memoir True Spirit

The film is based on Watson’s memoir True Spirit, which details 210-day solo sailing trip around the world in 2010. 

‘It’s quite humbling to have Netflix bring my story to life,’ the sailor said in a statement. 

‘I hope that the film inspires people around the world to try sailing and to also pursue their own adventures.’ 

What a feat! It details 210-day solo sailing trip around the world in 2010. Jessica is pictured

What a feat! It details 210-day solo sailing trip around the world in 2010. Jessica is pictured 

Proud: 'It's quite humbling to have Netflix bring my story to life,' the sailor said in a statement

Proud: ‘It’s quite humbling to have Netflix bring my story to life,’ the sailor said in a statement

Humbled: 'I hope that the film inspires people around the world to try sailing and to also pursue their own adventures' she added

Humbled: ‘I hope that the film inspires people around the world to try sailing and to also pursue their own adventures’ she added

Anna most recently appeared in the hit fighting film Mortal Kombat, which was shot in South Australia last year.   

The Piano actress was last seen in the British comedy-drama series Flack.    

She is the latest Hollywood thespian to travel to Australian shores among the likes of Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Bobby Cannavale and many more. 

In town: Anna most recently appeared in the hit fighting film Mortal Kombat, which was shot in South Australia last year

In town: Anna most recently appeared in the hit fighting film Mortal Kombat, which was shot in South Australia last year

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