Richard Madden rips trousers on the set of Medici: Masters Of Florence
He’s no stranger to taking centre stage, having landed parts both on television and on the big screen.
But Richard Madden was perhaps left a little embarrassed when he suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction as he shot an action-packed fight scene for new series Medici: Masters Of Florence.
As filming for the historic eight-part drama got underway in Italy on Monday afternoon, the 29-year-old’s trousers unfortunately ripped along the crotch, exposing his black underwear in full glory.
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Letting rip! Richard Madden suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction as he shot an action-packed fight scene for new series Medici: Masters Of Florence on Monday
But luckily, Richard recovered from the funny situation as he laughed it off with fellow cast and crew members.
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Share 445 sharesDressed in 14th century attire, with a slouchy white shirt and leather loafers, the British actor certainly looked the part of Cosimo de’ Medici, a young Florentine merchant.
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.
Star-studded: The Games Of Throne star joined Dustin Hoffman as filming for the historic eight-part drama got underway in Italy
Oh dear: The 29-year-old’s trousers unfortunately ripped along the crotch which exposed his black underwear in full glory
Exposed: The star was helped up onto the ground by fellow crew members
Bold move: The full extent of the rip was fully revealed when he was thrown around
Playful nature: But luckily, Richard recovered from the funny situation as he laughed it off with fellow cast and crew members
The two stars are 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.
Back to it: An assistant quickly stitched the costume as filming continued
In character: Dressed in 14th century attire, with a slouchy white shirt and yellow trousers, the British actor certainly looked the part of Cosimo de’ Medici, a young Florentine merchant
Hard at work: The British star was seen taking part in an action-packed fight scene for the upcoming drama
Latest venture: 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
Talented: Richard is no stranger to the limelight, having starred in the Cinderella reboot and popular TV series Game Of Thrones
Getting into character: He was seen throwing some punches during the day's shooting
Son and heir: He will play Giovanni's son Cosimo, which will show him rise to the centre of Renaissance power as the heads of the influential Medici banking empire
Updating fans: Richard earlier took to Twitter post, 'Today I am playing calcio storico fiorentino and fully acknowledge that I am completely out of my depth'
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.'
Star-studded: Hollywood star Dustin appeared to be in great spirits as he watched from the sidelines
Atmospheric: The stars of the drama were seen chatting away in between scenes
Chilled vibes: The actors appeared to be having a great time during the shoot
Big production: The eight-part drama, based in Italy, also stars actress Valentina Belle
Leading lady? The pretty brunette was clad in an elegant pink medieval-inspired gown, complete with a chiffon veil
Quick break: Richard was seen taking a quick cigarette break during filminf
Plot: Both Dustin and Richard are 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
On location: Earlier on in the day, the actors were seen wearing historical costumes while filming scenes in Florencek
Fancy: The drama is said to be 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
Powerful: The Medici family rose to become famous and revered throughout the Western world in the 14th and 15th Century
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