Bloodied Liev Schreiber looks unrecognisable during the opening night of Dangerous Liaisons on Broadway... following split from Naomi Watts

He recently enjoyed quality time with a mystery female companion after calling time on his 11-year relationship with Naomi Watts late last month. 

And Liev Schreiber continued in his quest to keep busy following his heartache as he put on an incredible performance during the on-stage production of Dangerous Liaisons on Broadway.

Stepping out on stage during Saturday's opening night at New York City's Booth Theatre, the actor, 49, looked unrecognisable in a bloodied costume.

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In character: Liev Schreiber, 49, looked unrecognisable as he put on an incredible performance during  the on-stage production of Dangerous Liaisons at New York City's Booth Theatre

In character: Liev Schreiber, 49, looked unrecognisable as he put on an incredible performance during the on-stage production of Dangerous Liaisons at New York City's Booth Theatre

Gritty role: The talented actor sported a bloodied costume during the opening night performance

Gritty role: The talented actor sported a bloodied costume during the opening night performance

The actor, who is undertaking the role of Le Vicomte de Valmont, sported a long ponytail, while his loose-sleeved shirt under his waistcoat was smeared in blood. 

He completed the period costume with a fitted waistcoat and bulky leather gloves as he performed alongside Janet McTeer. 

The British star, who reprised her role of La Marquise de Merteuil, looked superb in a rustic grey and turquoise coloured gown and conservative hairdo for her role. 

The play is based off Choderlos de Laclos 1782 novel about sex and betrayal during pre-revolutionary France which scandalized the world. 

Historical: The actor, who is undertaking the role of Le Vicomte de Valmont sported a long ponytail, while his loose-sleeved shirt under his waistcoat was smeared in blood

Historical: The actor, who is undertaking the role of Le Vicomte de Valmont sported a long ponytail, while his loose-sleeved shirt under his waistcoat was smeared in blood

Period costume: He completed the look with a fitted waistcoat and bulky leather gloves as he performed alongside Janet McTeer

Period costume: He completed the look with a fitted waistcoat and bulky leather gloves as he performed alongside Janet McTeer

Beauty: Janet, who reprised her role of La Marquise de Merteuil, looked superb in a rustic grey and turquoise coloured gown and conservative hairdo for her role

Beauty: Janet, who reprised her role of La Marquise de Merteuil, looked superb in a rustic grey and turquoise coloured gown and conservative hairdo for her role

Multiple on-stage adaptations and a film starring Michelle Pfeiffer has followed suit. And the story's continued success was evident as Liev emerged to a rapturous applause during the curtain call. 

Meanwhile, Liev and Naomi, who announced their split on September 26, have remained amicable for the sake of their two sons - seven-year-old Samuel and nine-year-old Alexander.

The actress wished him a happy 49th birthday on Tuesday with a heartwarming Instagram snapshot of him cradling their two boys.

'Happy Birthday to this one!! @lievschreiber,' the Australian actress wrote alongside the sweet image. 

Storyline: The play is based off Choderlos de Laclos 1782 novel about sex and betrayal during pre-revolutionary France which scandalized the world

Storyline: The play is based off Choderlos de Laclos 1782 novel about sex and betrayal during pre-revolutionary France which scandalized the world

End of a chapter: Liev and Naomi, who announced their split on September 26, have remained amicable for the sake of their two sons - seven-year-old Samuel and nine-year-old Alexander

End of a chapter: Liev and Naomi, who announced their split on September 26, have remained amicable for the sake of their two sons - seven-year-old Samuel and nine-year-old Alexander

And the affection has been reciprocal when Naomi rang in her own 48th birthday last week and was wished well by Liev.

The former couple released a joint statement last month that read: 'Over the past few months we've come to the conclusion that the best way forward for us as a family is to separate as a couple.'

'It is with great love, respect, and friendship in our hearts that we look forward to raising our children together and exploring this new phase of our relationship.'

On good terms: The actress wished him a happy 49th birthday on Tuesday with a heartwarming Instagram snapshot of him cradling their two boys

On good terms: The actress wished him a happy 49th birthday on Tuesday with a heartwarming Instagram snapshot of him cradling their two boys

They concluded: 'While we appreciate your curiosity and support, we ask the press to be mindful of our children and respect their right to privacy.' 

And just over the weekend, the Scream star grabbed dinner at Blue Ribbon Sushi and strolled through the Big Apple with a mystery brunette. 

While the relationship between Liev and the woman is unknown they appeared friendly and were seen sharing laughs throughout the day. 

New romance? Just over the weekend, the Scream star grabbed dinner at Blue Ribbon Sushi and strolled through the Big Apple with a mystery brunette

New romance? Just over the weekend, the Scream star grabbed dinner at Blue Ribbon Sushi and strolled through the Big Apple with a mystery brunette

 

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