Liev Schreiber shares laugh with Josh Hutcherson during filming Across The River And Into The Trees

Liev Schreiber shares a laugh with co-star Josh Hutcherson in-between filming vintage car scenes for Across The River And Into The Trees in Venice

He’s been busy filming the World War II film in Italy over the past few weeks.

And Liev Schreiber shared a laugh with co-star Josh Hutcherson in-between filming Across The River And Into The Trees in Venice on Thursday.

The actor, 53, donned military uniform as he transformed into his character Colonel Richard Cantwell. 

Taking a break: Liev Schreiber shared a laugh with co-star Josh Hutcherson in-between filming Across The River And Into The Trees in Venice, Italy, on Thursday 

While The Hunger Games star Josh, 28, who is playing the character of Jackson, was also seen in a similar costume.

The two co-stars appeared in great spirit as they took a break in-between filming and shared a laugh with each other and crew members.

Liev and Josh have been busy shooting vintage car scenes in a classic Buick motor this week.     

Character: The actor, 53, donned military uniform as he transformed into his character Colonel Richard Cantwell

Character: The actor, 53, donned military uniform as he transformed into his character Colonel Richard Cantwell

Similar ensemble: While The Hunger Games star Josh, 28, who is playing the character of Jackson, was also seen in a similar costume

Similar ensemble: While The Hunger Games star Josh, 28, who is playing the character of Jackson, was also seen in a similar costume

Break: The two co-stars appeared in great spirit as they took a break in-between filming

Fun: They shared a laugh with each other and crew members

Break: The two co-stars appeared in great spirit as they took a break in-between filming and shared a laugh with each other and crew members

The film is set in post WW2 Venice and sees US Army Col. Cantwell, haunted by the war, as 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.   

Busy: Liev and Josh have been busy shooting vintage car scenes in a classic Buick motor this week

Busy: Liev and Josh have been busy shooting vintage car scenes in a classic Buick motor this week

Premise: The film is set in post WW2 Venice and sees US Army Col. Cantwell, haunted by the war, as a hero who faces news of his illness with stoic disregard

Plot: 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

Premise: The film is set in post WW2 Venice and sees US Army Col. Cantwell, haunted by the war, as a hero who faces news of his illness with stoic disregard

Spoiler: As Cantwell's plans begin to unravel, a chance encounter with a remarkable young woman begins to rekindle in him the hope of renewal

Spoiler: As Cantwell’s plans begin to unravel, a chance encounter with a remarkable young woman begins to rekindle in him the hope of renewal

In the film, The Undoing’s Matilda De Angelis plays an 18-year-old Italian contessa called Renata. Liev’s character falls in love with her. 

Based on the last full-length novel by Ernest Hemingway, the movie captures a fleeting moment of immortality where time stands still. 

It comes after Liev reportedly had to undergo further surgery on his leg after injuring himself during a fight scene while he was filming for Across The River And Into The Trees.

Novel: Based on the last full-length novel by Ernest Hemingway, the movie captures a fleeting moment of immortality where time stands still

Novel: Based on the last full-length novel by Ernest Hemingway, the movie captures a fleeting moment of immortality where time stands still

Ouch! It comes after Liev reportedly had to undergo further surgery on his leg after injuring himself during a fight scene while he was filming for Across The River And Into The Trees

Ouch! It comes after Liev reportedly had to undergo further surgery on his leg after injuring himself during a fight scene while he was filming for Across The River And Into The Trees 

The actor was pictured hobbling on crutches earlier this month as he headed to the doctors in Veneto, where he is said to have undergone keyhole surgery before returning to Venice in the evening.  

Back in January, the actor told a fan on Twitter he had just had knee surgery and he is said to have aggravated the injury further after filming a fight scene. 

MailOnline contacted Liev’s representatives for comment at the time. 

Star-studded: In the film, The Undoing's Matilda De Angelis (pictured in show still) plays an 18-year-old Italian contessa called Renata. Liev's character falls in love with her

Star-studded: In the film, The Undoing’s Matilda De Angelis (pictured in show still) plays an 18-year-old Italian contessa called Renata. Liev’s character falls in love with her