Naomi Watts' adorable sons sport scary Halloween face paint on day out... as their father Liev Schreiber is pictured as boxer Chuck Wepner for the first time

By KAYLEIGH GILES FOR MAILONLINE

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They'll star alongside one another in upcoming movie The Bleeder. 

But while Liev Schreiber was seen getting into character for their new drama, his wife Naomi Watts was instead playing the role of doting mother as she took their two children to visit the actor on set in New York City on Friday.  

Heading toward the film's shooting location in the city with sons Alexander, eight, and Samuel, six, Naomi was seen keeping a firm grip on her boys as they crossed the street.

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Family affair: Naomi Watts, who will also star in The Bleeder, instead portrayed the role of doting mother as she took the couple's two children to visit her husband on set in New York City on Friday

Family affair: Naomi Watts, who will also star in The Bleeder, instead portrayed the role of doting mother as she took the couple's two children to visit her husband on set in New York City on Friday

Spot on! Liev proved why he is perfect for the role of Chuck Wepner in The Bleeder as he stepped out on set looking uncannily like the former heavyweight boxing champ

Spot on! Liev proved why he is perfect for the role of Chuck Wepner in The Bleeder as he stepped out on set looking uncannily like the former heavyweight boxing champ

The two youngsters appeared to be in the Halloween spirit during their day out as they each had their faces painted in spooky styles. 

Samuel chose a vampire look that was slightly heavier on the gore with a red 'bloodied' mouth, the area around his eyes shaded completely in black.

His older brother opted for a slightly less sinister design, instead choosing to have his face made up as a cat with sharp fangs. 

Check out those sideburns! The actor was sporting some interesting facial hair that was a far cry from his usual stubble
Check out those sideburns! The actor was sporting some interesting facial hair that was a far cry from his usual stubble

Check out those sideburns! The actor was sporting some interesting facial hair that was a far cry from his usual stubble  

Safety first! Heading toward the film's shooting location in the city with sons Alexander, eight, and Samuel, six, Naomi was seen keeping a firm grip on her boys as they crossed the street

Safety first! Heading toward the film's shooting location in the city with sons Alexander, eight, and Samuel, six, Naomi was seen keeping a firm grip on her boys as they crossed the street

The family each cut a casual figure for their day on set, most notably Naomi, 47, who sported a fitted leather jacket, a striped T-shirt, skinny jeans and long black boots.  

Easing off on the glamour for a relaxed day with her family, she appeared to go make-up free, while her blonde locks were tied into an effortless up-do. 

But it was her husband who was sporting the cosmetics for the day, as his turn on set saw him undergo a series of make-up tests for his new role.

Scary! The two youngsters appeared to be in the Halloween spirit during their day out as they each had their faces painted in spooky styles

Scary! The two youngsters appeared to be in the Halloween spirit during their day out as they each had their faces painted in spooky styles

Claim to fame: The Bleeder follows the real-life events of Wepner, who famously boxed against Muhammed Ali in a title fight in 1975

Plot: The Bleeder will follow the real-life events of Wepner, who famously boxed against Muhammed Ali in a title fight in 1975

And the tests certainly seemed to be worthwhile as Liev stepped out bearing an uncanny resemblance to the former heavyweight boxing champ.  

Production has only just begun on The Bleeder, which will see Naomi portray the role of Chuck's wife Linda. 

The story will follow the real-life events of Wepner, and will not only focus on his infamous fight with Muhammed Ali 40 years ago, but will also detail his struggle to deal with the sudden fame after becoming the ultimate underdog, as well as his hard partying lifestyle that led him to serve time for cocaine possession.

Looking the part! On set for make-up tests, the sports star's signature mustache, long slicked back locks and bruised cheek certainly resembled the former heavyweight boxer

Looking the part! On set for make-up tests, the sports star's signature mustache, long slicked back locks and bruised cheek certainly resembled the former heavyweight boxer

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