Ana de Armas captured alongside giant gorilla character while filming mystery scenes


The actress embraced an effortlessly casual look as cameras rolled, stepping onto the set in a vintage yellow graphic T-shirt


Dressed in a vintage yellow T-shirt, high-waisted denim jeans, and a baseball cap, the star kept things casual as cameras rolled. © Backgrid UK/The Grosby Group
Shirley GomezSenior Writer
JUNE 10, 2026 4:28 PM EDT

Ana de Armas was photographed filming scenes in Madrid, Spain, this week, at what appears to be a new production currently underway in the Spanish capital. The actress embraced an effortlessly casual look as cameras rolled, stepping onto the set in a vintage yellow graphic T-shirt, high-waisted blue denim jeans, black ankle boots, and a beige baseball cap. 

She was captured near a towering gorilla character that appeared to be part of the day's filming.


Ana de Armas seen filming scenes in the city of Madrid, Spain.  © Backgrid UK/The Grosby Group
Ana de Armas seen filming scenes in the city of Madrid, Spain.

Throughout the shoot, Ana de Armas appeared in good spirits as she moved between takes and interacted with crew members. In several moments captured on set, the actress could be seen laughing and joking with the oversized gorilla figure, playfully engaging with the costumed character while waiting for filming to resume.

Adding further intrigue, de Armas was also seen speaking with acclaimed filmmaker Gideon Raff during production. Raff is best known for creating the Israeli television series “Prisoners of War,” which later inspired the award-winning American drama “Homeland.” 

At one point, de Armas was seen joking around with a giant gorilla character, playfully interacting with the oversized costumed figure between takes. © Backgrid UK/The Grosby Group
At one point, de Armas was seen joking around with a giant gorilla character, playfully interacting with the oversized costumed figure between takes.

While de Armas has recently been working on the upcoming “Safe House” for Apple TV+, it remains unclear whether the scenes filmed in Madrid are connected to that production. Neither the actress nor the filmmakers have publicly confirmed details about the shoot.

For now, details about the production remain under wraps. However, de Armas' appearance alongside the larger-than-life gorilla character has already generated considerable curiosity, with fans eager to learn more about the project and whether it has any connection to “Safe House.”

Dressed in a vintage yellow T-shirt, high-waisted denim jeans, and a baseball cap, the star kept things casual as cameras rolled. © Backgrid UK/The Grosby Group
Dressed in a vintage yellow T-shirt, high-waisted denim jeans and a baseball cap, the star kept things casual as cameras rolled.

 The Cuban actress's sighting comes weeks after she was photographed at different Paris Fashion Week events. She was also photographed with a man, sparking rumors of romance after her alleged breakup with Tom Cruise.

De Armas' relationship with Tom Cruise

Last year, Ana de Armas was linked to Tom Cruise. In February, they were rumored to have been working on a movie project together. While their relationship was never confirmed as the months passed, the two continued to be seen together on trips. Some of these outings included a vacation in Mallorca and an outing in Vermont, where they were seen holding hands.

According to news reports, the relationship began to fizzle out by October 2015. According to US Weekly, De Armas decided to slow down the relationship since "things were moving fast" and she "started to get a little uncomfortable." The source claimed that De Armas "enjoyed his company, and he was fun to be with." 

Tom has kept a low profile with his dating life since his high-profile split from Katie Holmes in 2012© The Image Direct/The Grosby Group
Tom has kept a low profile with his dating life since his high-profile split from Katie Holmes in 2012

"One of the things that attracted her most to him was that he supported her and everything she wanted to do,” the person added.