Quiet on set! Al Pacino transforms into union leader Jimmy Hoffa as he joins Ray Romano on the New York set of Martin Scorsese's gritty biographical thriller The Irishman

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Two acting greats united on Wednesday afternoon as Al Pacino and Ray Romano resumed work on the set of Martin Scorsese's forthcoming biographical thriller The Irishman.

The co-stars slipped back into their respective roles as labour union leader Jimmy Hoffa and mob lawyer Bill Bufalino while filming on location in New York City, where they were joined by an extended team of cameramen and production assistants.

Dressed in character, Pacino, 77, and Romano, 59, were filmed as they emerged from a local courthouse and made their way across a windy sidewalk, where they greeted members of the press. 

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Here they come: Two acting greats united on Wednesday afternoon as Al Pacino and Ray Romano resumed work on the set of Martin Scorcese's forthcoming biographical thriller The Irishman 

With hair swept across his head, Pacino in particular looked notably different while shooting his latest scenes as Hoffa - who mysteriously vanished in 1975, to be declared dead seven years later.

Romano - best known for his starring role on Everybody Loves Raymond - was equally striking in unassuming spectacles seventies period garb as Bufalino. 

Legendary actor Joe Pesci, 74, who won an Academy award for his portrayal of psychopathic mobster Tommy DeVito in Goodfellas, also looked every inch the crime boss as he was led away in handcuffs by what appeared to be two special agents while filming last Thursday.

Quiet on set: The co-stars slipped back into their respective roles as labour union leader Jimmy Hoffa and mob lawyer Bill Bufalino while filming on location in New York City, where they were joined by an extended team of cameramen and production assistants

Striking: Pacino bore a strong resemblance to real life labor union leader Hoffa, who mysteriously vanished in 1975, to be declared dead seven years later

New scene: Dressed in character, Pacino, 77, and Romano, 59, were filmed as they emerged from a local courthouse and made their way across a windy sidewalk, where they greeted members of the press

Quite a difference: With hair swept across his head, Pacino in particular looked notably different while shooting his latest scenes as Hoffa - who mysteriously vanished in 1975, to be declared dead seven years later

The Home Alone star, who plays Sicilian born mafioso Russell Bufalino in the Netflix drama, was a force to be reckoned with as he sported a steely stare, slicked back locks and dark shades, paired with a vintage check suit jacket, red tie and high-waisted trousers.

The acting legend pulled a defeated expression as he was shoved into a waiting police car during the tense scenes.

He was joined on-set by on-screen brother Ray, who looked almost unrecognisable as he transformed into mob lawyer Bill.

The actor pulled a series of animated expressions as he rocked a heavy side-parting, spectacles and braces for his scenes.

Mafia don: Joe Pesci also showed his dedication to the The Irishman as they filmed in New York City last Thursday

Wow factor: Ray pulled a series of animated expressions as he rocked a heavy side-parting, spectacles and braces for his scenes as mob lawyer Bufalino

Steely: Legendary actor Joe, 74, who won an Academy award for his portrayal of psychopathic mobster Tommy DeVito in Goodfellas, looked every inch the crime boss as he was led away in handcuffs by what appeared to be two special agents

Bundled in: The Home Alone star, who plays Sicilian born mafioso Russell Bufalino in the Netflix drama, was a force to be reckoned with as he sported a steely stare, slicked back locks and dark shades, paired with a vintage check suit jacket, red tie and high-waisted trousers

The star, who was spotted getting a quick make-up touch-up, was clearly in character as he gesticulated and folded his arms menacingly while clad in a navy blue suit, with a geometric print tie.

Joe was later seen having a chat with iconic director Scorsese, 74, while clad in a baggy chocolate suit. This is the pair's fourth film collaboration.

Scorsese looked delighted to be working with his old friend again and looked stylish in a navy blue suit jacket and jeans.

He also sported a mysterious bandage on his right hand.  

Similar: Joe later changed into a chocolate suit as he got into character as Russell (right)

Icon: Director Martin Scorsese was seen on set clad in a grey blazer 

Old friends: This is the fourth collaboration between Pesci and Scorsese

Chatty: Joe was later seen having a chat with iconic director Scorsese, 74, while clad in a baggy chocolate suit

Double trouble: Ray wore two sets of shades on set of the soon to be hit

The film is based on real-life hitman Frank 'The Irishman' Sheeran- written about in the book I Heard You Paint Houses. 

The Charles Brandt written book centers around the mysterious disappearance of mob boss Jimmy Hoffa.

Hoffa was a working-class icon who turned the International Brotherhood of Teamsters labor union into a nationwide movement before falling from grace and going to jail for racketeering.

He was pardoned by President Richard Nixon and was making his comeback when he was summoned to a meeting with two mafia dons on July 30, 1975. 

The 62-year-old  arrived at 2pm and after waiting for half an hour called his wife and told her he would wait a few minutes more.

Charismatic: Joe shot some animated stares as he practiced his scenes

What happened? Martin sported a bandage on his right hand as he crossed the road

 He was reported missing that evening, with police finding his car at the restaurant, unlocked with a pair of white gloves neatly folded on the backseat. 

His disappearance became the subject of much speculation, with Giacalone and Provenzano denying scheduling a meeting with Hoffa and found not to be near the restaurant that afternoon

 He was declared legally dead in 1982. 

In the book, Mafia killer Sheeran revealed to Brandt that he had fired two shots into the back of his dear friend's head.

According to Sheeran, Hoffa was later cremated at a funeral home with mob connections.  

The film also stars Robert De Niro, 74 and Al Pacino, 77 - the former he has joined forces with Scorsese, 74, on Casino in 1995, GoodFellas in 1990 and Raging Bull in 1980.

Cheery: Despite the apparent injury, Martin looked in great spirits

Thoughtful: Joe looked intent as he discussed a scene with a co-star

 Joe also appeared with De Niro the same trio of Scorsese films.

It also stars Harvey Keitel, Bobby Cannavale, Anna Paquin and Jack Huston. 

Keitel and Paquin are also reuniting on a movie project for the first time since 1992's The Piano, which netted  then child star Anna an Oscar at age 12.

Scorsese was attached to direct The Irishman from as far back as 2014 when Pacino confirmed that the film was in development.

He said that it would be Scorsese's next project after Silence.

Originally, the movie was looking to shoot in 2016 with Steve Zaillian penning the adaptation, but it was pushed back.

Mystery: The film is based on real-life hitman Frank 'The Irishman' Sheeran- written about in the book I Heard You Paint Houses. The Charles Brandt written book centers around the mysterious disappearance of mob boss Jimmy Hoffa (above)

In May 2016, it was announced that the film's rights would be offered at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, while Mexican producer Fábrica de Cine had offered $100 million to finance the film.

He later dropped out thanks to the movie's constantly climbing budget which led to the distributing company, Paramount, dropping their involvement.

Netflix then bought the film for $105 million and agreed to finance the film's hefty $125 million budget with a release date set for next year.

It's rumoured that Pesci turned down the offer to be in the movie 50 times before agreeing to take part.

The movie is set to wrap filming in December 2017. 

Speculation: According to Sheeran, Hoffa was later cremated at a funeral home with mob connections