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Richard Madden rides on horseback as he gets into character on the set of Medici: Masters of Florence in Italy

Published: 06:56 EST, 24 November 2015 | Updated: 07:33 EST, 24 November 2015

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He's no stranger to playing the heir to a powerful noble family.

And despite trading the desolate environs of Winterfell for the tropical climate of Florence, Game of Thrones star Richard Madden, 29, looked at home on the set of TV drama Medici: Masters of Florence, on Monday.

The ruggedly handsome actor sported a more manageable hairdo than his disheveled long locks from recent shoots, with his dark wavy locks now slicked back as he got to work in the Italian city.

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Hard at work: Richard Madden, 29, looked at home in a luxurious black tunic while on the set of TV drama Medici: Masters of Florence, on Monday

Richard, who plays Cosimo de' Medici, was spotted on set in a luxurious black tunic, with baggy ruffled sleeves, fastened up the breast with chunky silver buttons.

Set among Florence's awe-inspiring architecture, the programme looked to be a richly crafted production, keen to portray a faithful historical representation of the era in which it is set.

In one scene, Richard is seen exercising his horseriding skills as he's filmed atop a white steed in the Piazza Duomo opposite one of his co-stars.

Horsing around: In one scene, Richard is seen exercising his horseriding skills as he's film atop a white steed in the Piazza Duomo opposite one of his co-stars

Clip clop: Clad in a heavy-duty cloak and a peaked hat, the actor appeared stony faced as his horse slowly made its way across the beautiful piazza

Power: Richard's character Cosimo is the son of Giovanni Medici (played by Dustin Hoffman) the founder of a powerful banking empire

Clad in a heavy-duty cloak and a peaked hat, the actor appeared stony faced as his horse slowly made its way across the beautiful piazza.

A large cast of extras took part in the shoot, underneath an overcast sky. Many of the actors looked to be dressed as peasants and townspeople.

The historical drama is based on the Medici family's rise to power in Florence, with Dustin Hoffman portraying the founder of the trade and banking dynasty, Giovanni.

Back to normal: The ruggedly handsome actor sported a more manageable hairdo than his disheveled long locks from recent shoots, with his dark wavy locks now slicked back

Nice threads: Richard, who plays Cosimo de Medici, was spotted on set in a luxurious black tunic, with baggy ruffled sleeves, fastened up the breast with chunky silver buttons

Jaw-dropping: Set among Florence's awe-inspiring architecture, the programme looked to be a richly crafted production, keen to portray a faithful historical representation of the era in which it is set

The series is set to bring alive the story of Giovanni and his son Cosimo's rise to the very centre of Renaissance power and politics as the heads of the influential Medici banking empire.

The Medici family rose to become famous and revered throughout the Western world in the 14th and 15th Century.

According to Variety, the drama is directed by Under The Dome's Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, and is being produced by Matilde and Luca Bernabei’s Lux Vide, and Frank Spotnitz’s Big Light Productions.

Hard at work: A large cast of extras took part in the shoot, underneath an overcast sky. Many of the actors looked to be dressed as peasants and townspeople

Epic tale: The series is set to bring alive the story of Giovanni Medici and his son Cosimo's rise to the very centre of Renaissance power and politics as the heads of the influential Medici banking empire

The publication reports that Spotnitz shed light on what will be covered in each of the hour-long episodes, by saying: 'The Medici came to power at a time of great social and economic inequality.

'They were great disrupters. Their banking practices led to the creation of a middle class, making them unimaginably wealthy.'

'The Medici in turn used their vast power and resources to challenge traditional thinking, ushering in a new era of revolutionary art and science such as the world had never seen. It's a powerful story that resonates even now.'