Vin Diesel shares first images from 'xXx...' set

Actor Vin Diesel has shared on his official Facebook page several photographs from the shooting location of upcoming action film "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage", which will mark the Hollywood debut of Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone.

One of the images features the actor on a motorbike with a girl in a bikini in front of a green screen, reports aceshowbiz.com.

"First day on the sound stage... Xander," Diesel captioned the image.

Another shows Diesel chilling with the crew on set.

"The director, producers and myself sitting in wonder as we take in the artistry of the many craftsmen that have built these amazing sets. You can tell the first day what level of crew you will be working with and it is clear that 'XxX' has the very best. Grateful for the opportunity to make magic," he wrote.

Diesel is back as Cage who returns to the National Security Agency after an eight-year absence.

Meanwhile, Deepika is preparing herself for the film. The "Bajirao Mastani" actress often shares photographs and videos of herself training in the gym for her character in the movie, which also stars Nina Dobrev, Samuel L. Jackson, Ruby Rose, Jet Li and Tony Jaa.

"xXx: The Return of Xander Cage" is expected to release in 2017.