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No expenses spared! Mel Gibson pictured directing new World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge in Sydney... as the crew get to work on expansive battle field set featuring dug out pits and fire explosions

By Megan Pustetto For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 03:42 EST, 30 October 2015 | Updated: 06:42 EST, 30 October 2015

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It is a $45 million production, and if the latest aerial shots of the set are anything to go by, it certainly looks like one.

Mel Gibson appears to be sparing no expense for his latest directorial offering Hacksaw Ridge, which is currently being filmed in Australia.

Shots taken of a scene from World War II drama on Thursday, shot in a farm in Bringelly in Sydney’s South West, show a landscape which has been transformed into a true battle field, complete with explosions and hundreds of soldiers.

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Leading man: Mel was pictured on set of his new directorial offering Hacksaw Ridge wearing a purple t-shirt and jeans with a pair of runners, as he gave directions out to cast and crew

Mel was also pictured on set wearing a purple t-shirt and jeans with a pair of runners, as he gave directions out to cast and crew.

A huge dusty barren pit replicating a war torn battlefield in the midst of conflict has been dug out in the middle of the farm, where the action appeared to centre on a makeshift army assault course.

The dusty landscape showed dug out trenches replicating the attrition warfare of the scene, with burnt out trees and logs scattered around.

Adding to the set's impressive authenticity, a smoke machine was used to create a huge fire explosion with billowing clouds of smoke, with some extras even being taken down in the pursuing explosion.

Only the best! Mel Gibson appears to be sparing no expense for his latest directorial offering Hacksaw Ridge

Big budget: The movie is currently being filmed in Australia and production appears to be going swimmingly

No expenses spared! It is a $45 million production, and if the latest aerial shots of the set are anything to go by, it certainly looks like one

Australian made: Shots taken of a scene from World War II drama, shot in a farm in Bringelly in Sydney’s South West

Adventure: The images show a landscape which has been transformed into an impressive battle field

Real: The set was showing the aftermath of explosions and saw hundreds of extras playing soldiers

On set: A huge dusty barren pit replicating a war torn battlefield in the midst of conflict has been dug out in the middle of the farm

With conditions dry and sunny on the exterior set, the extras dressed as khaki-clad soldiers who clustered together on the army bivouac, reflective of the forthcoming films 1940’s setting.

Baring their rifles, a number of shots showed the extras in action as they fired attack on their imaginary enemy line.

After the conflict a number of soldiers were seen playing dead in an army trench as their bodies were strewn across the dusty ground.

Drama unfolding: The action appeared to centre on a makeshift army assault course

1940's setting: The dusty landscape showed dug out trenches replicating the attrition warfare of the scene

Props: There was also burnt out trees and logs scattered around the area of the impressive set

Warfare: Adding to the set's impressive authenticity, a smoke machine was used to create a huge fire explosion with billowing clouds of smoke

Scary: Some extras were even taken down in the pursuing explosion, creating an even more realistic feel to the situation

Action: After the conflict a number of soldiers were seen playing dead in an army trench as their bodies were strewn across the dusty ground

Getting into character: The extras were seen dressed as khaki-clad soldiers and chatted to members of the crew in-between takes

A gathering of cameramen and production assistants assembled equipment nearby, with marquee and tents also seen ranged around the large barren set alongside a variety of vehicles.

Production crew also wielded fire extinguishers to put out the fiery blaze.

As filming commenced, the uniform clad actors raced over a series of roughly hewn wooden obstacles while shooting the potentially pivotal assault course scene.

Real: Baring their rifles, a number of shots showed the extras in action as they fired attack on their imaginary enemy line

On hand: Production crew also wielded fire extinguishers to put out the fiery blaze

Dramatic: As filming commenced, the uniform clad actors raced over a series of roughly hewn wooden obstacles while shooting the potentially pivotal assault course scene

Perfect weather: On the exterior set, conditions were dry and sunny as the Australian sunshine blazed down on the production

Going back in time: Extras clustered together on the army bivouac, reflective of the forthcoming films 1940’s setting

Well earnt break: The extras appeared to be staying hydrated with cups of water

Man down: A number of bloodied bodies were strewn across the landscape

Hacksaw Ridge will be Gibson’s fifth directorial offering after the mixed critical and commercial successes of The Man Without A Face, Braveheart, The Passion of the Christ and Apocalypto.

The New York born actor and director returned to New South Wales - where he spent much of his early life - in July as he prepared to shoot his latest creative venture.

Gibson, 59 – who was cleared of an alleged verbal attack against a photographer last month - has been in adopted home Sydney since July to shoot the film.

'I'm so glad to be here again, working here again, bumping into people I've known for years, decades, again... and moving forward - it's been great,' he said during a press conference at Sydney's Fox Studios at the time.

'It gives me a particular giggle,' he said. 'I kicked off over 35 years ago here (and) I feel like I've picked up the thread where I left off since last I worked here.'

Helping hand: A gathering of cameramen and production assistants assembled equipment nearby

Crowded: Marquee and tents also seen ranged around the large barren set alongside a variety of vehicles

Just like how it would have been: A number of huge explosions were seen on the bustling set

Dangerous: The explosions were replicating the warfare nature of the battle being brought to life with Mel and co

Getting the job done: Production crew mingled with actors and extras on set

Khaki-clad: Soldiers bared their rifles for the dramatic scenes

Big production: There were sandbags placed along the ground of replicate real life trenches

Starring The Amazing Spider-Man's Andrew Garfield, Hacksaw Ridge is based on the true story of conscientious objector Desmond Doss, who saved 75 men in Okinawa in World War II without ever firing a gun.

'It's about a man who wouldn't touch a weapon and wanted to be part of saving lives in the worst place on earth. I mean Okinawa was a horrific place... there were over 300,000 casualties, mostly civilian,' he said.

As well as being directed by Mel, the American war drama film cast includes high profile stars Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey and Teresa Palmer.

Hacksaw Ridge is expected to be completed towards the end of 2016.

New venture: Hacksaw Ridge will be Gibson’s fifth directorial offering after the mixed critical and commercial successes of The Man Without A Face, Braveheart, The Passion of the Christ and Apocalypto

Action packed: The New York born actor and director returned to New South Wales - where he spent much of his early life - in July as he prepared to shoot his latest creative venture

Dramatic plot: Starring The Amazing Spider-Man's Andrew Garfield, Hacksaw Ridge is based on the true story of conscientious objector Desmond Doss, who saved 75 men in Okinawa in World War II without ever firing a gun

Star studded: As well as being directed by Mel, the American war drama film cast includes high profile stars Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey and Teresa Palmer