(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Hayley Atwell says Tommy Lee Jones has an "incredible presence".

The British actress was thrilled to work alongside the Hollywood legend on new movie Captain America: The First Avenger. Hayley plays military officer Peggy Carter in the film which also stars Chris Evans and she has revealed Tommy loved entertaining the cast and crew.

"It was, he is not a people's pleaser," she replied when asked if she was intimidated by Tommy on their first day on set together. "He has an incredibly strong presence and a real twinkle you never know if he is joking, but he usually is as he has a very dry sense of humour. He was wonderful on set, an incredible asset."

Hayley says she wasn't the only one to feel in awe of Tommy, who plays Colonel Chester Phillips. The 29-year-old beauty says other actors on the film set were also huge fans of the star.

"Everyone knew when Tommy had arrived on set as it was silent," she smiled. "He is a legend."

Captain America: The First Avenger is currently showing in cinemas worldwide. (C) Cover Media