Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 began filming earlier this month.

And shooting appeared to be in full swing as Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Karen Gillan were all spotted on the Atlanta set on Thursday.

Saldana was in full green face makeup for her role as Gamora, while Gillan returned to a shaved head as the blue-skinned deadly assassin, Nebula.

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Gamora is back! Zoe Saldana, 37, was spotted in full green face makeup for her role as Gamora on set of Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2 in Atlanta on Thursday

Filming: Chris Pratt was also spotted filming

The 36-year-old Pratt looked handsome as ever as he returns for his ripped Star-Lord character in the sequel to James Gunn's 2014 smash hit.

Zoe was dressed in the iconic sexy black leather costume complete with skintight pants and cleavage-baring top.

She stepped out as the sultry, formidable character in full hair and makeup which included long red tresses.

Sultry siren: Zoe was dressed in the iconic sexy black leather costume complete with skintight pants and cleavage-baring top

Sexy superhero! Pratt looked handsome as ever as he returns for his Star-Lord character in the sequel to James Gunn's 2014 smash hit

During breaks while filming, the Avatar favourite kept warm in a full-length black puffer coat as she stood in her space age heels.

Gillan, 28 - who sported a freshly shaved head - was seen in her full robotic makeup and purple costume.

The Scottish actress kept warm as she draped a white winter coat over her wardrobe between takes.

Fancy footwear: Saldana walked around set in her space age heels

Bundled up beauty: During breaks while filming, the Avatar favourite kept warm in a full-length puffer coat

Animated actress: Saldana is known for her sci-fi characters

Sci-fi Saldana! Zoe's red carpet style is far from her green-faced alien character

Warrior assassin: Saldana returns to reprise her role as the alien Gamora who has superhuman powers

Costumed: The A-list actor was in his superhero wardrobe on set

Hungry hunk: Pratt was all smiles on set as he was spotted grabbing a lunch break

Success! Chris stars in the sci-fi flick which smashed box office records in 2014

Ripped! Pratt showed off his rock hard abs in the original Marvel movie

Alongside the trio returns Dave Bautista's Drax, psychopathic racoon Rocket, and humanoid tree Groot, who are voiced by Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel respectively.

The original sci-fi movie was a surprise blockbuster in 2014, raking in just over $773 million worldwide, more than recouping its $170 million budget.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is due in theaters May 5, 2017.

Feeling blue: Karen Gillan, 28, returned to a shaved head as she plays the deadly assassin, Nebula

Gillan the villain: Karen plays the robotic Nebula in the film

Dedicated: The award-winning actress sported a freshly shaved head in her blue and purple makeup

Wrapped up: The Scottish actress kept warm as she draped a white winter coat over her wardrobe between takes

Unrecognisable! Karen's blue-skinned robotic character is a far cry from the Scottish beauty's stunning good looks

Alien crew: Alongside the trio returns Dave Bautista's Drax, psychopathic racoon Rocket, and humanoid tree Groot, who are voiced by Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel respectively

Marvel movie: Shooting began earlier this month on the sequel from the smash box office original hit