She’s marking her return to the small screen, alongside leading man Ray Liotta – and on Wednesday the pair were getting stuck into a gritty action scene.

Shooting in Baybridge, Brooklyn, the actors were pictured cowering on the ground among bits of broken glass as they battled crime for upcoming cop drama Shades Of Blue for the first time.

The 45-year-old entertainer welcomed her 60-year-old co-star as they filmed episodes of their new show with Jennifer flashing her toned tummy as she changed throughout the day.

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Getting to it: Jennifer Lopez was pictured shooting gritty action scenes alongside leading man Ray Liotta for upcoming cop drama Shades Of Blue for the first time in NYC on Wednesday

 

Showing off: The Latin beauty – who favors nearly naked ensembles – couldn’t help but flash her toned midriff before donning her loose-fitting wardrobe of the day

While she looked pretty, Jennifer wasn’t rocking her usual style on set, wearing a frumpy pair of jeans to get into character as lead Harlee Santos.

She teamed it with a longline black blazer and a mustard coloured blouse as her character became cowered down on the floor among shards of broken glass.

With her caramel tresses worn in curls, the pretty actress and singer looked like she was really getting into character as she wore a look of shock horror on her face.

 

Hard at work: The American superstar threw herself into action for the production

Doing their thing: The two stars looked ready for action as they filmed late night scenes

On The Floor: The actress cowered down on the floor among shards of broken glass

Action packed: During the filming of the NBC cop drama, they walk past a liquor store in Brooklyn when Ray grabs Jennifer to duck down after shots are fired through the window of the store

Her role: The Jenny From The Block singer portrays single mother Harlee Santos, a detective who gets entangled with a ‘tight-knit group of dirty cops’

Oh dear: Lopez and Liotta’s characters drew blood as they were later seen crouched down and covered in debris

In character: While she looked pretty, Jennifer wasn’t rocking her usual style on set, wearing a frumpy pair of jeans to get into character as lead Harlee Santos

Jennifer was spotted shooting scenes with Ray in a vintage Cadillac near the crowded streets packed with onlookers and fans.

During the filming of the NBC cop drama, they walk past a liquor store in Brooklyn when Ray grabs Jennifer to duck down after shots are fired through the window of the store.

Moments later, Lopez and Liotta’s characters both drew blood as they were later seen crouched down and covered in debris.

The mother-of-two covered her enviable figure in a baggy V-neck knit pullover that appeared to be a size too big.

She completed her look with a pair of body hugging denim jeans and combat boots.

In character: She teamed it with a longline black blazer and a mustard coloured blouse

Big production: Jennifer stars as Detective Harlee McCord in the 13-episode series alongside Ray (Bill Wozniak) and Drea de Matteo (Detective Shirley Nazario)

New ‘do: The 45-year-old entertainer swapped out her luscious long locks for a shoulder length hairstyle with voluminous beachy waves

Plot: Recruited to work undercover as part of the FBI’s internal anti-corruption task force, Harlee finds herself torn as she works against her fellow officers, while also juggling the never-ending demands of motherhood

She’s a fan: The last time Jennifer carried a badge was when she portrayed a feisty female officer in the 2001 movie Angel Eyes

Aside from some brief cameos on How I Met Your Mother and Will & Grace, Lopez has not acted on the small screen since CBS’s Hotel Malibu, which only ran for one season in 1994

Star-studded: In the forthcoming NBC drama, Jennifer stars opposite Ray Liotta as lieutenant Bill Wozniak and Drea de Matteo as detective Tess Nazario

Some point soon? A premiere date has not been announced for the series, of which Jennifer and Ryan Seacrest serve as producers

Not your typical detective: The actress looked far different from an on-duty officer

Kicking back: The two stars were seen sharing a laugh as they took a break from filming

The star slicked back her bob wig for a wet and sleek hairstyle and wore minimal makeup on her flawless complexion.

‘Fresh faced Harlee #staytuned #shadesofblue,’ she captioned a selfie from the Cadillac car.

While J Lo was dressed in simple colors, her screen partner Ray wore a patchwork shirt that was made up of strips of different plaid patterns.

The silver fox finished his look with faded trousers and grey Nike sneakers.

Jennifer and Ray were seen hugging and laughing during takes.

Frumpy: Jennifer Lopez was seen on set of her upcoming TV drama Shades Of Blue in New York City on Wednesday

 

Before and after: The 45-year-old entertainer arrived on set in a tank top and sweatpants before changing into her wardrobe for the day

Partner in crime: The mother-of-two welcomed her leading man Ray Liotta as they filmed together for the day

 

Not her usual style: The mother-of-two covered her enviable figure in a baggy V-neck knit pullover that appeared to be a size too big

Casual: The 60-year-old co-star wore a patchwork shirt that was made up of strips of different plaid patterns

Co-star love: Jennifer and Ray were seen hugging and laughing during takes

In a separate section of the set, another famous face was running her lines – actress Drea de Matteo filmed a scene with co-star Vincent Laresca.

Jennifer stars as Detective Harlee McCord in the 13-episode series alongside Ray (Bill Wozniak) and Drea (Detective Shirley Nazario).

Recruited to work undercover as part of the FBI’s internal anti-corruption task force, Harlee finds herself torn as she works against her fellow officers, while also juggling the never-ending demands of motherhood.

‘We know that certain things are wrong. But in certain situations, doing the wrong thing is the right thing. It’s about that internal struggle that every single person has,’ Jennifer shares in the teaser trailer for Shades Of Blue.

‘Fresh faced Harlee #staytuned #shadesofblue’: Jennifer snapped a quick selfie on her break

Ride along: Jennifer was spotted shooting scenes with Ray in a vintage Cadillac

Close call? Jennifer winced and held Ray’s hand away from her face

‘What’s right and what’s wrong and how far do we go for the people that we love,’ she added.

The last time Jennifer carried a badge was when she portrayed a feisty female officer in the 2001 movie Angel Eyes.

It’s yet to be determined exactly when the show will make its debut, however, it’s expected to premiere in late 2015.

Jennifer has partnered with writer Adi Hasak to executive produce the show, along with her longtime manager Benny Medina, and Ryan Seacrest, who currently works alongside Lopez as host of American Idol.

Beauty with a badge: Actress Drea de Matteo was spotted in another part of town shooting scenes

Another squad: She filmed a scene with co-star Vincent Laresca