Bromance alert! Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling look in friendly spirits on Italian talk show while promoting The Nice Guys... and Rusty even has some fun with the cameras

They've been a regular fixture on the TV talk show circuit in recent weeks promoting black comedy The Nice Guys - which has attracted critical praise for their 'irresistible' on-screen chemistry.

And Hollywood stars Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling flaunted their well-documented 'bromance' on Sunday as they appeared together on a popular Italian TV program.

As the pair chuckled their way through what appeared to be a lively and informal discussion, Russell, 52, even jumped from the guests' sofa to have some fun with the studio's camera equipment.

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Friendly display: The Nice Guys co-stars Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling flaunted their well-documented 'bromance' on Sunday as they appeared together on a popular Italian TV program in Milan

Friendly display: The Nice Guys co-stars Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling flaunted their well-documented 'bromance' on Sunday as they appeared together on a popular Italian TV program in Milan

The Gladiator star looked delightfully dapper in a smart casual ensemble featuring a charcoal blazer over a black T-shirt and denim jeans.

Russell appeared in good spirits while displaying his trademark salt-and-pepper stubble, but it was not immediately obvious from his seated position how his recent weight-loss attempt is progressing.

Meanwhile, his younger co-star Ryan, 35, opted for a light grey jacket over a white shirt left fashionably unbuttoned.

Russell and Ryan appeared to smile and laugh as they filmed an interview for talk show Che Tempo Che Fa in Milan, hosted by Italian personality Fabio Fazio, over the weekend.

Taking it easy: The Gladiator star, 52, looked delightfully dapper in a smart casual ensemble featuring a charcoal blazer over a black T-shirt and denim jeans

Taking it easy: The Gladiator star, 52, looked delightfully dapper in a smart casual ensemble featuring a charcoal blazer over a black T-shirt and denim jeans

Meanwhile: His younger co-star Ryan, 35, opted for a light grey jacket over a partly unbuttoned white shirt

Meanwhile: His younger co-star Ryan, 35, opted for a light grey jacket over a partly unbuttoned white shirt

And at one point, Russell notably leaped from his seat and appeared to manipulate some of the studio's recording equipment. 

Meanwhile, the actors' stylish outfits were starkly different to the garish '70s fashion on display in The Nice Guys, a buddy cop mystery film directed by Shane Black.

Despite placing fourth in the North American box office in its opening weekend, The Nice Guys has nonetheless exceeded expectations and received critical praise.

What's going on, Rusty? As the pair chuckled their way through what appeared a lively and informal discussion, Russell even jumped from the guests' sofa to have some fun with the camera equipment

What's going on, Rusty? As the pair chuckled their way through what appeared a lively and informal discussion, Russell even jumped from the guests' sofa to have some fun with the camera equipment

Having a laugh: Russell and Ryan appeared to smile and laugh as they filmed an interview for talk show Che Tempo Che Fa in Milan, hosted by Italian personality Fabio Fazio, over the weekend

Having a laugh: Russell and Ryan appeared to smile and laugh as they filmed an interview for talk show Che Tempo Che Fa in Milan, hosted by Italian personality Fabio Fazio, over the weekend

On to a winner! Despite placing fourth in the North American box office in its opening weekend, Ryan and Russell's new film The Nice Guys has nonetheless exceeded expectations and received critical praise
Critical hit: As of Monday, the film holds a 'certified fresh' rating of 90 per cent on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes

On to a winner! Despite placing fourth in the North American box office in its opening weekend, Ryan and Russell's new film The Nice Guys has nonetheless exceeded expectations and received critical praise

As of Monday, the film holds a 'certified fresh' rating of 90 per cent on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes.

In the film, Russell plays a contract killer to Ryan's private investigator, with the pair working together to solve the mysterious disappearance of an adult film star in 1970s Los Angeles. 

Filming for the movie began back in late 2014 in Atlanta and Decatur, Georgia, and additional filming took place in Los Angeles. 

Looking good? Meanwhile, the actors' stylish outfits were starkly different to the garish '70s fashion on display in The Nice Guys (pictured), a buddy cop mystery film directed by Shane Black 

Looking good? Meanwhile, the actors' stylish outfits were starkly different to the garish '70s fashion on display in The Nice Guys (pictured), a buddy cop mystery film directed by Shane Black 

Plot: In the film, Russell plays a contract killer to Ryan's private investigator, with the pair working together to solve the mysterious disappearance of an adult film star in 1970s Los Angeles

Plot: In the film, Russell plays a contract killer to Ryan's private investigator, with the pair working together to solve the mysterious disappearance of an adult film star in 1970s Los Angeles

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