Russell Crowe spotted filming in Sydney

FIRST ON 7: Russell Crowe isn't getting a break in the lead up to Christmas - he's back in Sydney but hard at work.

He's making his debut as a director, filming his new Gallipoli drama The Water Diviner.

Today the crew managed to transform a section of Millers Point into a busy Turkish bazaar.

On location: Russell Crowe shoots his directorial debut in Sydney. Photo: First on 7News
On location: Russell Crowe shoots his directorial debut in Sydney. Photo: First on 7News

Other scenes will be filmed at Sydney's Fox Studios before production moves to South Australia, and then Turkey in the New Year.

Crowe also stars in the film alongside Bond girl, Ukrainian-born beauty Olga Kurylenko.

French actress Olga Kurylenko famed for her role in
French actress Olga Kurylenko famed for her role in