Total gore-fest! Blood-spattered Mads Mikkelsen and Hugh Dancy kick off filming for Hannibal series three in Florence
They've only just resumed filming for series three of the psychological thriller series.
And Mads Mikkelsen and Hugh Dancy got straight back into the swing of things by shooting a dramatic action sequence in Florence, Italy on Thursday.
The Danish actor, who plays the titular cannibal on the popular NBC show, was pictured spattered in fake blood as he staggered along the streets in the beautiful city.
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A bloody sight: Mads Mikkelsen was back as serial killer Hannibal Lecter as he filmed scenes for series three of Hannibal in Florence, Italy on Thursday
He was being supported by Hugh Dancy, who plays serial killer hunter Will Graham on the show, and the actor was also looking worse for wear with severe bruising on his forehead.
The handsome star wasn't half as battered and bruised as 49-year-old Mads, however, who spent hours in hair and make-up getting gore-ified for filming.
Mads was sporting cuts on his face and spatters of blood all over his white shirt.
Double trouble: Hugh Dancy, who plays FBI special investigator Will Graham, was also on set being helped by his psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter, who is unaware of his real identity
All cut up: The Danish actor was sporting fake cuts all over his face and a bloody nose
Finishing touches: Several last-minute tweaks were made to ensure Mads' look was as realistic as possible
Strange bond: Will Graham is the closest thing twisted anti-hero Hannibal has to a friend
Laurence Fishburne was also on set, but the actor - who portrays FBI boss Jack Crawford - wasn't involved in the violent scuffle.
Earlier this week, Gillian Anderson was spotted filming, after having been promoted to series regular.
The cast will remain in Italy throughout December as they film the first half of the third series.
Back on set: The actors were joined by the likes of Gillian Anderson and Laurence Fishburne in Florence
European antics: The first half of the third series will focus on man-eating Hannibal's travels
Suited and booted: Mads was dressed in a white shirt, a vest and brown trousers during filming
Smash success: The gory show has garnered a legion of fans since it began airing in 2013
Set for Spring: The NBC show is expected to return to our screens in early 2015
Award-winning: The drama has scooped several prizes, including Best Actor for Mads at the Saturn Awards
The upcoming episodes will reportedly focus on Hannibal Lecter's life in Europe with his partner in crime Bedelia Du Maurier (Gillian).
NBC are keeping the exact plot details under wraps, but it is set to pick up one year after the event of the last season.
Hannibal is expected to return next Spring.
Man of action: Laurence Fishburne is returning as Special Agent-in-Charge Jack Crawford
'Very dark': The actor recently hinted the third series would take the show to the next level
Spin-off: The show, developed by Bryan Fuller, is loosely based on the novel Red Dragon by Thomas Harris
Action shot: Laurence was spotted filming a solo sequence on a bridge
Time hop: Hannibal is expected to pick up one year from the events of the last series
Dramatic reveal: Fans won't have to wait long to find out what happened to the characters who were on the brink of death at the end of season two
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