He is back at work after production for Across the River and into the Trees has started in Italy amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
And Liev Schreiber was seen shooting scenes for the upcoming film adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s novel on a speedboat in Venice on Friday.
The X Men star, 53, cut a dapper figure in a khaki green suit, waistcoat and tie, teamed with a co-ordinated military-style overcoat and leather gloves.
Filming: Liev Schreiber was seen shooting scenes for the upcoming film adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s novel on a speedboat in Venice on Friday
Liev, who plays Colonel Richard Cantwell in the film, sported a neatly-trimmed moustache and wore a pair of round glasses as he fully embodied the character.
In between takes, he put safety first amid the Covid-19 pandemic, wearing a white mask as he wandered down the streets of the Italian city alongside crew members.
While speeding down the river on a boat during shooting, the actor was also joined by two crew members, who kept themselves protected with face masks.
Liev’s latest film is set during the final days of WWII and sees his character grapple with physical and emotional damage from the previous war, as well as a whirlwind romance with a younger woman.
Military character: The X Men star, 53, cut a dapper figure in a khaki green suit, waistcoat and tie, teamed with a co-ordinated military style overcoat and leather gloves
Production begins: Liev, who plays Colonel Richard Cantwell in the film, sported a neatly-trimmed moustache and wore a pair of round glasses as he embodied the character
The film is based on the Ernest Hemingway’s 1950 novel of the same name, which was his last novel published before his death.
Reactions at the time were overwhelmingly negative, though modern critics view the novel more favourably.
The production team is taking all the necessary COVID-19 precautions – as Italy was the first country to stop filming and go into lockdown – which included getting multiple swab tests before and during the stay.
The TV star has been thrilled to be on location in what he calls, ‘arguably the most beautiful city in the world (next to NYC of course)’.
Covid-19: In between takes, he put safety first amid the coronavirus pandemic, wearing a white mask as he wandered down the streets of the Italian city with the cast and crew
Safety first: The production is taking all the necessary COVID-19 precautions, which included getting multiple swab tests before and during the stay in Venice
He has been residing in Italy with his girlfriend Taylor Neisen, 27, since in mid-October while waiting for production for the film to begin.
The Spotlight star has really been leaning into the European lifestyle since touching down, as he has been spotted soaking up the sun and enjoying al fresco meals out.
The loved-up pair of three years also brought their rescue dog Scout to Venice and have been spotted out-and-about with their pooch in recent weeks.
The couple have been going strong ever since they started dating in 2017, following his divorce from actress Naomi Watts.
Loving life: He has been residing in Italy with his girlfriend Taylor Neisen, 27, since in mid-October, while waiting for production for the film to begin
Liev was married to the King Kong star, 52, for 11 years and the couple share two children Sasha, 13, and Kai, 11.
They split in September 2016 and have been very verbal in remaining friends in the years following their break-up.
The exes continue to amicably co-parent their children while having moved on to new romantic relationships.
Since ending their marriage, the Mulholland Drive actress has struck up a relationship with fellow actor Billy Crudup, 52.
Divorce: Liev was previously married to Naomi Watts for 11 years before divorcing in 2016 (pictured that year), and the couple amicably co-parent their children, Sasha, 13, and Kai, 11