London, Apr 15 (ANI): Former 'Harry Potter' star Emma Watson has shed her squeaky-clean image by parading the streets in a bra and hot pants for her role in Sofia Coppola's latest movie.

The 21-year-old star has signed up for the leading role in 'The Bling Ring', playing one of the real-life teens who stole from the homes of stars including Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Orlando Bloom in 2008 and 2009.

A series of images from the Los Angeles film set are set to shock the star's younger fans as she has been photographed strutting about in tiny shorts, a bra-style top, leather jacket and towering high heels, the Daily Star reported.

A sprawling temporary tattoo, applied to her lower back, completed Watson's transformation into her rebellious character Nicki.

The actress was also spotted filming a scene, in which she sells fake designer handbags, on the Venice Beach boardwalk.

The film, which is also rumoured to star Kirsten Dunst, is due for release next year. (ANI)