By Daily Mail Reporter
Published: 03:09 BST, 18 November 2013 | Updated: 04:48 BST, 18 November 2013
Jim Parsons departed from his funnyman persona on Sunday as he filmed a dramatic fight scene in New York City.
The 40-year-old star of The Big Bang Theory portrays a gay-rights activist in the upcoming HBO movie The Normal Heart.
The film takes place during the beginning of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City in the early 1980s.
Winding up: Jim Parson prepared to toss a punch while filming The Normal Heart on Sunday in New York City
Jim portrays gay activist Tommy Boatwright, a role that he also portrayed in the 2011 Broadway revival of the Larry Kramer play.
He shot a scene where his character becomes confronted by homophobic protesters holding signs as he tries to enter a building.
Jim's character ends up punching one of the protesters in the face.
Drama to comedy: Jim stars on The Big Bang Theory as hilarious geek Sheldon Cooper, but has taken on a dramatic role
The Tony-winning play has been adapted for the movie being directed by Glee creator Ryan Murphy.
Jim was seen between takes talking with a crew member.
Old cars from the era could be seen in the background of the dramatic scene.
Based on a play: Jim portrayed Tommy Boatwright in the Broadway play and has reprised his role for the HBO film
Confrontational scene: Jim filmed a scene where he was confronted by homophobic protesters
Jim was dressed in 1980s garb and wore grey trousers, a blue jacket grey scarf and a skinny red tie.
The movie also features Mark Ruffalo, Julia Roberts and Taylor Kitsch.
The production company Plan B Entertainment owned by Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt is behind the film. It is scheduled for release in 2014.
Getting physical: Jim's character punches a homophobic demonstrator in the face
Cable movie: Glee creator Ryan Murphy is directing the screen adaptation of the Broadway play by Larry Kramer
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