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Russell shoots additional scenes for Arthur with Greta Gerwig in New York City on January 30, 2011.

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Russell rides a kids’ bicycle around the Arthur set, and also films a scene in which he kisses co-star Greta Gerwig next to the Batmobile.

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Russell filming with Greta Gerwig and director Jason Winer on location at Grand Central Station in New York City.

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The New York Times has done a thoughtful, interesting feature on the filming of Arthur, which you can read here.

An excerpt:

On this day the cast and crew had assembled to shoot Arthur’s first encounter with his dream woman (Ms. Gerwig). In 1981 the character was a brassy shoplifter; today, she scams out-of-towners by conducting nonsense-filled walking tours. Better-known actresses tested with Mr. Brand, but according to one of the producers, Kevin McCormick, Ms. Gerwig “was the one who brought out a sweetness in him and also the one who could keep up with him.”

As Mr. Brand, bedecked in a Lincoln stovepipe hat, staggers up to her, kicking off each take with a different opening line, she quickly decides he’s a street crazy and incorporates him into her patter, comparing him in successive takes to Dylan Thomas, Willy Wonka and a cast member of the musical “Grand Hotel.”

Mr. Baynham, listening for what works and what doesn’t, took notes, refining their riffs into new jokes for later takes, and Mr. Winer frequently sprung from his chair to talk to the actors, then returned to study the monitors. After several takes, he realized what wasn’t working: There was no moment when Ms. Gerwig’s character stopped to take Arthur in with a look. After some discussion about whether a line was required, Mr. Winer decided to address it with a change in Ms. Gerwig’s blocking and body language.

All of this is more controlled than it sounds. “It’s unlike most other film experiences, where you don’t change lines that much,” Ms. Mirren said. “But Russell isn’t a wild cannon. He’s actually very careful about all the technical requirements, continuity and marks and all that stuff. He has an incredible comedian’s brain, but he pays attention to detail.”

Russell Brand filming on location for “Arthur” on the streets of Manhattan on August 2, 2010 in New York City.

Look at some of the pics without the hat – is that a bruise on his forehead from the car accident? Hope Russell is okay!

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Russell wearing a red jacket as he arrives on set for another day of filming Arthur.

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Russell arrives at the Arthur set on his bicycle, then reviews his script and chats with co-workers.

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Well, not naked, but close enough.

Russell continues to film a scene for Arthur in which he flees out of a church wearing only his undies.

He’s also been seen chain-smoking in between takes. What’s up with that, Russell? Kind of an odd thing for a teetotal, drug-free, obsessive yoga practicing, strict dieting, gym-going health freak to take up at age 35, isn’t it?

Also, note to Danny: I know your job is to protect Russell, but your omnipresence in nearly every set of photos of him is starting to creep me out a little.  Do you sleep in his bed at night?

Sorry, I’m feeling uncharacteristically bitchy today.

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Now we know what Russell was talking about earlier when he tweeted:

@rustyrockets: Stripping in a church? I mean I know Jesus doesn’t over dress but is there a way back from this ungodly muck?

Oh Russell … you skinny, silly man. ♥

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Russell Brand in top hat and tails as he films scenes for “Arthur” in New York. Brand stars in the lead role alongside Jennifer Garner and Helen Mirren.

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