All smiles as she gets to work on her latest project, Reese Witherspoon was spotted on the Arkansas set of “Mud” over the weekend (October 2).

Sporting what appeared to be a pair of black eyes, the casually clad “Water for Elephants” actress showed off her fit figure in a loose blue tank top and cut-off jean shorts.

As it was recently announced, Reese has joined the cast of “Mud” where she’ll act alongside Matthew McConaughey and Tye Sheridan.

According to the film’s description, the movie centers around “a charismatic fugitive named Mud (McConaughey) and his unlikely friendship with fourteen year old Ellis (Sheridan). Ellis is determined to help his new friend escape from both the law and some very serious bounty hunters, in order to reunite Mud with his soul mate, Juniper (Reese Witherspoon).”

• [x008] Movies: Mud - On Set – October 2nd, 2011

Arkansas is getting some star power as Mud begins filming in the state this week.

Mathew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Tye Sheridan, Sam Shepard, Michael Shannon and Sarah Paulson have all signed on to star in the movie, which is being directed by Jeff Nichols.

The coming-of-age story follows a charismatic fugitive and his friendship with a 14-year old boy who helps him escape from the law in order to reunite with his soul mate.

 Locals are already buzzing about the production as the movie’s offices have been set up in Stuttgart, at the former Clary Elementary building, located at 107 E. Superior St, and today, Highway 65 in Dumas was closed for filming.

“Everyone’s really excited about it, it’s been really great for the town,” said Stephen Bell, director of the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce.

Witherspoon was even spotted shopping at the Dollar General in Dumas this week!

The movie is expected to continue filming in Arkansas through next month. If you are interested in being an extra in the film, you can apply here.

source: onlocationvacations.com