Tom Hanks means business on the set of the third Da Vinci Code movie Inferno as he takes a Venice water taxi with co-star Felicity Jones

It's a role he's become known for in the latter years of his career. 

And Tom Hanks looked ready to reprise his role as Robert Langdon on the set of Dan Brown's Da Vinci code follow-up film, Inferno, on  Wednesday in Venice.

The Hollywood icon was joined by his brand new co-star Felicity Jones on the set for the second day of filming as they took a water taxi in the city. 

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Back to business: Tom Hanks joins new addition Felicity Jones on the set of Da Vinci code follow-up film, Inferno

Back to business: Tom Hanks joins new addition Felicity Jones on the set of Da Vinci code follow-up film, Inferno

New duo: The Theory Of Everything actress looked serious as she took to the set on Wednesday

New duo: The Theory Of Everything actress looked serious as she took to the set on Wednesday

Tom and his Theory Of Everything co-star meant business as they took an elegant boat out onto one of the city's water ways.

Hanks covered up a scar on his hairline, which he'd been seen nursing on the first day of filming during on of Inferno's action scenes. 

Later on Wednesday, the actors were seen shooting scenes in the Italian city's Saint Mark's Square alongside the film's director Ron Howard. 

Covering a cut: Hanks concealed a cut under his hairline, as filming followed an action scene

Covering a cut: Hanks concealed a cut under his hairline, as filming followed an action scene

He's the man: The actor was seen getting on board a boat, with a warm reception from the crew

He's the man: The actor was seen getting on board a boat, with a warm reception from the crew

On location: The cast and crew took filming to Italy, where they enjoyed sunnier climates

On location: The cast and crew took filming to Italy, where they enjoyed sunnier climates

New role: Felicity displayed a more unkempt look with her hair in messy curls aboard the water taxi

New role: Felicity displayed a more unkempt look with her hair in messy curls aboard the water taxi

Reprising his role: Hanks quickly got back into character as Professor Langdon, aboard the boat on Day 2

Reprising his role: Hanks quickly got back into character as Professor Langdon, aboard the boat on Day 2

The iconic director appeared to be giving the duo tips as they stood atop an old balcony, overlooking the piazza below.

Tom, 58, and Felicity, 31, looked focused on the task at hand as they worked on their characters for the next installment in the popular movie franchise.

But Tom - who has appeared as Professor Langdon in the first two films, The Da Vinci Code and Angels And Demons - seemed to take a moment to take pictures on his phone of the beautiful city around him. 

Taking in the view? Tom Hanks and Felicity Jones got to work on the second day of filming for Inferno, on location in Venice on Tuesday

Taking in the view? Tom Hanks and Felicity Jones got to work on the second day of filming for Inferno, on location in Venice on Tuesday

Getting snap happy: Tom spent time in the midst of filming taking pictures of the ancient city, perhaps for his personal collection

Getting snap happy: Tom spent time in the midst of filming taking pictures of the ancient city, perhaps for his personal collection

Getting tense: Felicity, 31, and Tom, 58, seemed to be involved in a pretty intense scene up on a balcony overlooking Saint Mark's Square

Getting tense: Felicity, 31, and Tom, 58, seemed to be involved in a pretty intense scene up on a balcony overlooking Saint Mark's Square

A new look: Oscar-nominee Felicity had a different aesthetic as she filmed scenes as doctor Sienna Brooks

A new look: Oscar-nominee Felicity had a different aesthetic as she filmed scenes as doctor Sienna Brooks

Getting tips: Director Ron Howard was on site to lend his words of wisdom to Tom, who seemed happy to be taking advice

Getting tips: Director Ron Howard was on site to lend his words of wisdom to Tom, who seemed happy to be taking advice

Both actors donned simple looks for their on-screen moments - Tom wearing a classic navy blue suit, and a slightly dishevelled Felicity in trousers and a blue trench coat.

Also pictured on location on Tuesday was French actor Omar Sy, who is taking on the role of Christoph Bruder, the Head of the SRS team (part of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control) in the action-packed flick.

Tom's appearance was a far cry from how he looked on the first day of filming on Monday: the actor had emerged on location in the city, his head covered in fake blood.   

Hard at work: Ron directed the first two films based on Dan Brown's book series - The Da Vinci Code and Angels And Demons

Hard at work: Ron directed the first two films based on Dan Brown's book series - The Da Vinci Code and Angels And Demons

Matching looks: Both Tom and Felicity's characters donned navy blue for filming

Matching looks: Both Tom and Felicity's characters donned navy blue for filming

Lofty star: French actor Omar Sy was also on set to film scenes - he is taking on the role of the Head of the SRS Christoph Bruder

Lofty star: French actor Omar Sy was also on set to film scenes - he is taking on the role of the Head of the SRS Christoph Bruder

In Inferno, Robert, a Harvard professor, wakes up in a hospital room in Florence, Italy, with no memory of what has occurred for the last few days, but suddenly finds himself the target of a manhunt.

Felicity joins the franchise as Sienna Brooks, a doctor who helps Langdon to try escape capture as well as solve the most intricate riddle he's ever faced.

This is the British actress' first big role after winning an Oscar nomination for her role in The Theory Of Everything.

Back in business: Tom returned to the role of Robert Langdon on set in Venice on Monday
Back in business: Tom returned to the role of Robert Langdon on set in Venice on Monday, but was seen with fake blood on his head after one particular scene

Back in business: Tom returned to the role of Robert Langdon on set in Venice on Monday, but was seen with fake blood on his head after one particular scene

Sharing a laugh: Felicity had her Inferno co-star Tom in stitches as the pair got to work on the movie in the Italian city on Monday

Sharing a laugh: Felicity had her Inferno co-star Tom in stitches as the pair got to work on the movie in the Italian city on Monday

Newcomer: Felicity joins the franchise as Sienna Brooks, a doctor, who helps Langdon to try escape capture as well as solve the most intricate riddle he's ever faced

Newcomer: Felicity joins the franchise as Sienna Brooks, a doctor, who helps Langdon to try escape capture as well as solve the most intricate riddle he's ever faced

Hitting it off: Tom appeared delighted with his pretty new co-star as the duo prepared to film a new scene  

Hitting it off: Tom appeared delighted with his pretty new co-star as the duo prepared to film a new scene  

Fun set: The pair appeared to be having the time of their lives as they worked on the cinema adaption of Dan Brown's third novel in the Da Vinci Code franchise

Fun set: The pair appeared to be having the time of their lives as they worked on the cinema adaption of Dan Brown's third novel in the Da Vinci Code franchise

Plot: In Inferno, Robert, a Harvard professor, wakes up in a hospital room in Florence, Italy, with no memory of what has occurred for the last few days, but suddenly finds himself the target of a manhunt

Plot: In Inferno, Robert, a Harvard professor, wakes up in a hospital room in Florence, Italy, with no memory of what has occurred for the last few days, but suddenly finds himself the target of a manhunt

Costume: She seemed to be sporting a wig as her hair looked noticeably longer than usual. Felicity wore a brown padded jacket to keep her warm in between scenes, covering up a chic coat, shirt and to J Brand jeans combo
Costume: She seemed to be sporting a wig as her hair looked noticeably longer than usual. Felicity wore a brown padded jacket to keep her warm in between scenes, covering up a chic coat, shirt and to J Brand jeans combo

Costume: She seemed to be sporting a wig as her hair looked noticeably longer than usual. Felicity wore a brown padded jacket to keep her warm in between scenes, covering up a chic coat, shirt and J Brand jeans combo

Read-through: Tom goes through his lines as he prepares to shoot in Saint Marco Square

Read-through: Tom goes through his lines as he prepares to shoot in Saint Marco Square

The show must go on: Earlier this month Tom's wife Rita, who married the two-time Oscar-winner in 1988, revealed she'd undergone a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery

The show must go on: Earlier this month Tom's wife Rita, who married the two-time Oscar-winner in 1988, revealed she'd undergone a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery

She seemed to be sporting a wig as her hair looked noticeably longer than usual. Felicity wore a brown padded jacket to keep her warm in between scenes, covering up a chic coat, shirt and J Brand jeans combo.  

Meanwhile, director Ron is producing and directing the movie, having previously directed The Da Vinci Code and Angels And Demons.

The director will be hoping to match the success of the first film which grossed $224 million in its opening weekend in 2006. 

Getting serious: The duo stopped chuckling long enough to have a discussion about the scene 

Getting serious: The duo stopped chuckling long enough to have a discussion about the scene 

New character: Felicity has joined the franchise as Sienna Brooks, a doctor, who helps Langdon to try escape capture as well as solve the most intricate riddle he's ever faced

New character: Felicity has joined the franchise as Sienna Brooks, a doctor, who helps Langdon to try escape capture as well as solve the most intricate riddle he's ever faced

Mingling with the locals: Filming took place among the locals in Venice on Monday 

Mingling with the locals: Filming took place among the locals in Venice on Monday 

Three time's a charm: Ron Howard returns as director and producer to the Da Vinci Code franchise

Three time's a charm: Ron Howard returns as director and producer to the Da Vinci Code franchise

Checking in: Tom listens back to a scene with headphones and a monitor

Checking in: Tom listens back to a scene with headphones and a monitor

Casting: Omar Sy also stars as Christoph Bruder in the film and was spotted on the Venetian set

Casting: Omar Sy also stars as Christoph Bruder in the film and was spotted on the Venetian set

Book: The new film is based on Dan Brown's novel of the same name

Book: The new film is based on Dan Brown's novel of the same name

Direction: Ron talks to Tom and Felicity on how to play the scene

Direction: Ron talks to Tom and Felicity on how to play the scene

Earlier this month Tom's wife Rita, who married the two-time Oscar-winner in 1988, revealed she'd undergone a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. 

The 58-year-old actress, who took a leave of absence from Broadway play 'Fish in the Dark', had her first test for cancer come back negative but was then correctly diagnosed after seeking a second opinion and underwent the procedure this month.

Inferno is scheduled for released in October 2016. 

Touch up: A make-up artist reapplies some powder on Felicity's face

Touch up: A make-up artist reapplies some powder on Felicity's face

Tiring work: The British actress has a little sit down during the day's filming

Tiring work: The British actress has a little sit down during the day's filming

Next year: Inferno is scheduled for released in October 2016

Next year: Inferno is scheduled for released in October 2016

City girl: The beauty wore light curls in her hair as she began filming on the well-known franchise

City girl: The beauty wore light curls in her hair as she began filming on the well-known franchise

Chic in the city: Felicity wore a long coat over black jeans as she strutted through the city

Chic in the city: Felicity wore a long coat over black jeans as she strutted through the city

Vision: The veteran actor looked like he was trying to convey something to the actress and director

Vision: The veteran actor looked like he was trying to convey something to the actress and director

 

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