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Mel Gibson has Andrew Garfield in hysterics as they arrive at Venice Film Festival to promote new war epic Hacksaw Ridge

Published: 10:08 EST, 4 September 2016 | Updated: 10:51 EST, 4 September 2016

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Having worked on a war epic, it is likely that their time together on set was a far more serious affair.

But when the cameras aren't rolling, actors Mel Gibson and Andrew Garfield appear to get on like a house on fire, despite their 30-year age gap.

The two hunks were spotted in a fit of hysterics - perhaps making a joke about the Australian's ever-growing beard - as they arrived at the 73rd Venice Film Festival on Sunday.

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Having a ball! Mel Gibson, 60 and Andrew Garfield, 33, were spotted in a fit of hysterics as they arrived at the 73rd Venice Film Festival on Sunday

Dressed in a crisp white shirt and perfectly tailored suit trousers, The Social Network star, 33, looked effortlessly suave as he headed to the festival.

Keeping his trendy style intact, he added a pair of vintage sunglasses to his classic ensemble alongside a skinny black tie.

Meanwhile his director Mel Gibson, 60, opted for a more low-key look, arriving at the luxurious Lido island by boat in a navy polo top and jeans.

Casual: Mel opted for a more low-key look, arriving at the luxurious Lido island by boat in a navy polo top and jeans

Growing boy: Having grown his salt and pepper beard for his role in Blood Father, the star's facial hair appeared to have sprouted even further

Making an extravagant entrance the star seemed to almost trip as he stepped onto the deck, possibly causing the subsequent hilarity.

The two stars then stopped to chat for a while before they headed inside, with Andrew tipping his head back in raucous laughter at his funny companion.

Having grown his salt and pepper beard for his role in Blood Father, the star's facial hair appeared to have sprouted even further, now fading from grey to white and meeting his collar in length.

'LOL': The two stars then stopped to chat for a while, with Andrew tipping his head back in raucous laughter at his funny companion

The two boys are present at the festival for the premiere of their new blockbuster Hacksaw Ridge.

Garfield stars in war drama Hacksaw directed by Gibson, which follows Desmond T. Doss, the first soldier in US history who refused to bear arms but was still awarded the coveted Medal of Honor.

Talking of the emotional story, Andrew told Vogue Italy recently how difficult the noble character was to portray, having carried his fellow soldiers to safety across the war terrain in place of fighting.

Stylish: Keeping his trendy style intact, he added a pair of vintage sunglasses to his classic ensemble alongside a skinny black tie

Whoopsie daisy: Making an extravagant entrance the star seemed to almost trip as he stepped onto the deck, possibly causing the subsequent hilarity

The actor said: 'I’m not in bad shape but after about one or two guys I needed to lie down. Dragging a full-grown man, it’s ridiculous, I have no idea how he did it.

No matter what preparation I did I could never match up to what he did, who he was.'

But it seems the feat was made possible by his A-List director, who was able to advise Andrew after a successful career spanning more than 30 years.

Gushing of Mel on set, the British actor continued: 'He’s so respectfully honest with actors and is totally with you in every single moment, working so hard to create the right environment for you to live the character you’re playing.'

Buddies: The actors have recently worked together on war epic Hacksaw Ridge

The film is set for release on November 4.

Moving on from the Hollywood scene however, Andrew is moving from screen to stage for his next venture.

The Spiderman star is confirmed to star in the National Theatre's production of play Angels in America, written by Tony Kushner.

Taking on the role of Prior Walter, he stars alongside Being Human star Russell Tovey.

Meanwhile the future for Mel Gibson holds more tension, as he endures a lengthy child custody battle with his ex Oksana Grigorieva and their daughter Lucia, 18.