He turned his hand to filmmaking in 2008 after years of treading the boards.

And Sean Connery's son Jason was hard at work filming his upcoming golfing biopic Tommy's Honour in Peebles, Scotland on Thursday morning.

The 52-year-old star, who has followed in the footsteps of the James Bond legend by pursuing a career in the film industry, has reportedly been seeking tips from Sir Sean himself in order to best tell the tale of sporting legend Old Tom Morris and his son Tommy.

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Passion for film: Jason Connery, whose father is James Bond legend Sir Sean Connery, was spotted directing his upcoming golfing biopic Tommy's Honour in Peebles, Scotland on Thursday

Jason, sporting a grey beard similar to his father's, was in his element as he took charge on set alongside actors Jack Lowden and Ophelia Lovibond.

The pair were clad in stunning period costumes from the 1860s, with Elementary actress Ophelia wearing a lemon yellow gown and her brunette locks pinned back in an elegant updo.

The film will focus on the 'multi-faceted' relationship between the golf pioneer, who helped set up the Open championship and won it four times, and his son, who also went on to become a successful golfer.

Leading roles: Ophelia Lovibond and Jack Lowden will be taking on two of the main parts alongside Tyrannosaur actor Peter Mullan

Taking direction: Jason turned his hand to directing in 2008 and Tommy's Honour will be his fifth film

Period drama: Ophelia and Jack were clad in stunning costumes from the 1860s

Up-and-coming actor: Jack, who hails from the Scottish Borders, has seen his star rise in recent months

Golfing legacy: The film focuses on the father/son relationship between golfing pioneer Old Tom Morris and his son Tommy

Trainspotting actor Peter Mullan will portray Old Tom while young rising star Jack Lowden, who hails from the Scottish Borders, is playing the younger Morris.

Jason commented: 'I am so incredibly passionate and excited to tell this story.

'It is truly close to my heart as I grew up with my father on a golf course, and I have a home an hour from St Andrews.

Family resemblance: The likeness between Jason and his 84-year-old actor father Sean (R) was evident

In charge: Jason, who appeared in Celebrity Master Chef in 2014, kept his cool on set

Fitting choice: Filming took place in Peebles, where there is a stunning 6,138-yard golf course

Transformation: The town centre was given a convincing old-fashioned makeover

'This is an extraordinary and intimate tale of love and family at the beginning of the great game of golf.'

Jason has enjoyed small parts in a host of TV shows and films over the years, as well as several theatre roles, but hasn't appeared in a film since 2011's Sword.

He made his directorial debut in 2009 with the film Pandemic, followed by the The Devil's Tomb and two films in the After Dark Originals horror series, so the golfing biopic marks something of a departure for him.

From acting to filmmaking: Jason has appeared in a host of TV shows and films over the years

Passion project: The director is a keen golfer himself and has a home near St Andrews

Seeking tips: The star has been asking his famous father for advice about how to do the story justice