The filming of the new 'A-Team' movie has started in Canada with South African star Sharlto Copley playing "Mad Dog" Murdock.

Copley, who played Wikus van der Merwe in the hit local film 'District 9', will appear alongside Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper and Jessica Biel.

Photographs of the cast on set in Canada have already hit the internet, as excitement grows amongst die hard 'A-Team' fans.

One picture shows the classic GMC van from the 1980s TV series, while another shows Copley standing next to a silver-haired Neeson who plays John "Hannibal" Smith.

Copley's normal physical appearance has not changed, much unlike the transformation he underwent for 'District 9'.

The movie is due to be out next June.

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