Madonna Takes Over The Director's Chair On New Film

Madonna has begun shooting her new film, W.E., based on the story of the British King Edward VIII who abdicated his throne for American divorcee Wallis Simpson.

Dressed down in a floppy hat, braided hair and an Undefeated track jacket, Madonna seemed right at home on the set.

The production, which stars Abbie Cornish as Wallis Simpson and James D'Arcy as her King, is currently lensing in Villefranche, France, where Madge (who also wrote the script) seems completely absorbed in her latest directorial effort.

Madonna seems to be spending more and more time behind the camera. In addition to directing 2008's Filth and Wisdom and writing and producing the documentary, I Am Because We Are, Madge recently directed Taylor Momsen in a shoot for her clothing line, Material Girl, a collaboration with daughter Lourdes.