Liev Schreiber continues to use crutches on the set of Across The River And Into The Trees ‘after injuring himself filming a fighting scene’
Liev Schreiber continued to use crutches on Thursday following reports he injured himself filming a fight scene in Across The River And Into The Trees.
The actor, 53, was pictured on the set in Venice as he put in more work on the World War II epic, in which he plays Colonel Richard Cantwell.
While he didn’t let his crutches slow him down, he was seen using the aides to walk up the steep hill to get to the set.
Ouch: Liev Schreiber continued to use crutches on Thursday following reports he injured himself filming a fight scene in Across The River And Into The Trees
Liev donned military uniform for filming, wrapping up in a khaki overcoat and wearing glasses.
The actor seemed to be filming solo scenes, as his co-star Matilda De Angelis, 25, was not seen on set that day.
In the film, Matilda plays an 18-year-old Italian contessa called Renata, who is the love interest of Liev’s character Colonel Cantwell.
One to watch: The actor, 53, was pictured on the set in Venice as he put in more work on the World War II epic, in which he plays Colonel Richard Cantwell
No slowing him down: While he didn’t let his crutches slow him down, he was seen using the aides to walk up the steep hill to get to the set
Set in post WW2 Venice, US Army Col. Cantwell, haunted by the war, is a hero who faces news of his illness with stoic disregard.
Determined to spend a weekend in quiet solitude, he commandeers a military driver to facilitate a visit to some of his old haunts in Venice.
As Cantwell’s plans begin to unravel, a chance encounter with a remarkable young woman begins to rekindle in him the hope of renewal
Dapper: Liev donned military uniform for filming, wrapping up in a khaki overcoat and wearing glasses and gloves
Working together: Liev was seen chatting with crew members, who were wearing face masks
Based on the last full-length novel by Ernest Hemingway, the movie captures a fleeting moment of immortality where time stands still.
Four years ago The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Pierce Brosnan would play the lead role with his GoldenEye director Martin Campbell at the helm.
However the current director is Spanish filmmaker Paula Ortiz and this September it emerged in Deadline that Liev is playing the colonel.
Co-stars: The actor seemed to be filming solo scenes, as his co-star Matilda De Angelis, 25, was not seen on set that day (stock)