Hugo Weed-ing! Thespian actor Weaving emerges from the sea in a pair of Speedos while clutching a bunch of slimy seaweed after going for a dip with longtime partner
He is starring in The Dressmaker, currently in theatres, and was announced to join the cast of Mel Gibson-directed film Hacksaw Ridge last month.
So it was no wonder Hugo Weaving needed to take a break from his busy schedule on Tuesday.
The 55-year-old Matrix star went for an ocean swim with his partner Katrina Greenwood in Sydney's Bondi Beach, before walking to shore with a bunch of seaweed in his hand.
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Marine life memento? Hugo Weaving took a dip at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Tuesday and walked back to shore carrying a bunch of seaweed
For the beach outing, the bearded actor wore a pair of small black Speedos, while his longtime girlfriend matched him in a black one-piece.
The couple, who have been dating since 1984 and have two children Harry and Holly Weaving together, waded into the water where they stopped for an animated conversation.
Hugo gestured and pointed wildly with his hands, while Katrina listened, keeping her own arms by holding them in the air at chest-level.
Budgie smugglers: The 55-year-old Matrix star wore a pair of small black Speedos for the refreshing dip
Coordinating couple: His longtime partner Katrina Greenwood matched him in a black one-piece swimsuit
Swim souvenir: Before heading back to his towel, the uncle to actress Samara Weaving found a piece of kelp in the sea and carried it in his hands
Clutching his finding: He held the marine algae in both his hands as he walked back to the sand
Before heading back to his towel, the uncle to Samara Weaving found a piece of kelp in the sea and carried it in his hands.
He appeared to drop it back into the water before stepping onto the sand to dry himself off.
The Lord of the Rings star seemed to have gotten some salty seawater in his eyes as he closed them in pain.
Letting it go: The Australian-British actor eventually dropped the seaweed piece back into the water before stepping onto the sand to dry himself off
Quality time: The couple, who have been dating since 1984 and have two children, Harry and Holly Weaving together, had waded into the green water where they stopped for an animated conversation
Crashing surf: The father-of-two was hit by the ocean's waves on his back as he stood facing the shore
Salty sting: The Lord of the Rings star seemed to have gotten some seawater in his eyes as he closed in pain
The Nigerian-born thespian will play American actor Andrew Garfield's father in the World War II drama, which began filming last month.
The film is based on the true story of conscientious objector Desmond T Doss.
Hacksaw Ridge will be Gibson’s fifth directorial offering after the mixed critical and commercial successes of The Man Without A Face, Braveheart, The Passion of the Christ and Apocalypto.
Next project: The thespian will play Andrew Garfield's father in Mel Gibson-directed film Hacksaw Ridge, which began filming last month
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