Having a hoot! James Corden can't contain his glee as he's spotted filming scenes for Ocean's Eight in New York for the first time

By Jj Nattrass For Mailonline

Published: 05:17 EST, 3 February 2017 | Updated: 05:29 EST, 3 February 2017

He's managed to crack America thanks to his his praise-winning slot as the host of CBS's The Late Late Show.

But it seems that James Corden is about to become a true Tinsel Town member, as the British comedian started to film scenes for his first blockbuster role.

Stepping out on the set of Ocean's Eight in New York for the first time, the 38-year-old comedian was in high spirits as he shot scenes for the star-studded crime caper.

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Making the big time? It seems that James Corden is about to become a true Tinsel Town member, as the British comedian started to film scenes for his first blockbuster role

James - who has starred in a string of hit TV shows in the UK - looked to be loving every minute of his first day on the set.

Cutting a sharp and stylish figure, the comedian was dressed up in a clean-pressed shirt and tie, trousers and black brogues for his Oceans debut.

With a slick mac thrown on over the top of his tailored garments, the actor and presenter certainly looked the part of a city slicker.

Action! Stepping out on the set of Ocean's Eight in New York for the first time, the 38-year-old comedian was in high spirits as he shot scenes for the star-studded crime caper

Loving it: James - who has starred in a string of hit TV shows in the UK - looked to be loving every minute of his first day on the set

James, who is reportedly playing the role of a nosy insurance investigator, was also seen towing a cumbersome suitcase along the street.

As the cameras started to roll he was seen haranguing his fellow co-star, Richard Armitage, who was walking two large dogs for the purposes of the film.

Richard's character (as of yet unknown) proceeded to give James the cold shoulder.

Mr. Slick: Cutting a sharp and stylish figure, the comedian was dressed up in a clean-pressed shirt and tie, trousers and black brogues for his Oceans debut

A real city slicker: With a slick mac thrown on over the top of his tailored garments, the actor and presenter certainly looked the part of a city slicker

What's in the case? James, who is reportedly playing the role of a nosy insurance investigator, was also seen towing a cumbersome suitcase along the street

Sharp: Despite a smattering of stubble, the actor cut a sharp and immaculate figure on set

But during a lull in shooting that wasn't the case at all, as the Spooks actor and James  were seen merrily chatting away.

Last month Deadline revealed that James had landed a part in the star-studded sequel to the Ocean's trilogy.

The website explained that as a group of daring conwomen plan to execute a high-stakes heist, James almost derails plans as he grows suspicious of the group.

Wait for me! As the cameras started to roll he was seen haranguing his fellow co-star, Richard Armitage, who was walking two large dogs for the purposes of the film

The brush off: Richard's character (as of yet unknown) proceeded to give James the cold shoulder

What's the crack: The two actors looked to be cracking wise in the scene, thought it's not yet clear if the dogs play a part in some comedic mishap

Ready? James and Richard looked to be filming numerous angles and cuts of the scene

Good pals: During a lull in shooting that wasn't the case at all, as the Spooks actor and James were seen merrily chatting away

His big break? Last month Deadline revealed that James had landed a part in the star-studded sequel to the Ocean's trilogy

Although the plot of the movie has been kept under wraps, a shooting location at New York's Met seems to back up reports that the girl gang will attempt a heist at the glitzy Met Gala.

The all-star cast includes Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Dakota Fanning, Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling, Rihanna and Awkwafina among others.

Matt Damon will reprise his role as Linus Caldwell from Ocean's Eleven, Twelve and Thirteen, filmed between 2001 and 2007.

Whilst Sandra also serves as a tie-in to the original Ocean's franchise. She plays the sister of George Clooney's character, Danny Ocean. 

A big part? The plot of the movie has been kept under wraps, a shooting location at New York's Met seems to back up reports that the girl gang will attempt a heist at the glitzy Met Gala

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