Hugh Jackman shares first look from sets of political drama 'The Front Runner'

Actor Hugh Jackman has unveiled the first look from his upcoming film The Front Runner.

The 48-year-old actor, who features in the political drama as American senator Gary Hart, took to Twitter to share the picture.

"Day 1. Principal photography. The Front Runner. #thefrontrunner @JasonReitman @BronStudios," Jackman captioned the photo, which shows him giving a speech.

Day 1. Principal photography. The Front Runner. #thefrontrunner @JasonReitman @BronStudios pic.twitter.com/oHdi3hYQ2O

— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) September 18, 2017

The Logan star portrays Hart, whose presidential campaign in the year 1988 goes off tracks when he is caught up in a scandalous love affair with Donna Rice (played by Sara Paxton).

The film is based on Matt Bai's book All the Truth Is Out: The Week Politics Went Tabloid.

The Front Runner is being directed by Jason Reitman, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jay Carson and Bai.

The movie also features Vera Farmiga, Kaitlyn Dever, Molly Ephraim and JK Simmons.