Nicolas Cage has been pictured hugging his co-star Demi Moore on the set of their new movie in Los Angeles, just as it was revealed the actor had allegedly been involved in a drunken brawl.
Cage, 57, was seen giving Moore, 58, a tight embrace as they filmed scenes for their upcoming project, action-comedy The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent.
The movie sees Cage play a fictionalized version of himself, where he begrudgingly accepts a $1 million offer to attend the birthday of a Mexican billionaire super fan.
Moving on: Nicolas Cage gives co-star Demi Moore a tight embrace on set of new movie in LA... after actor was 'thrown out of Vegas restaurant' following a 'booze-filled row with staff'
According to a synopsis, when things take a wild turn, 'Nic is forced to become a version of some of his most iconic and beloved characters in order to extricate his wife and daughter from the fan who is a notorious drug lord.'
It is not yet clear who Indecent Proposal star Moore is playing, but the actress looked stunning while onset in a tight-fitting all-yellow ensemble.
Playing himself, it looked as though Cage - who has displayed thinning hair in the past - was sporting a much fuller head of hair.
Back on set: Cage was all smiles as he resumed filming his new project after the alleged brawl
Dressing the part: Playing himself, it looked as though Cage - who has displayed thinning hair in the past - was sporting a much fuller head of hair
The sighting comes after it was reported that Cage was thrown out of a restaurant in Las Vegas after a drunken row with staff last week, according to new reports.
Footage obtained by The Sun shows the actor being escorted out of Lawry's Prime Rib near the main strip.
The publication also claims that he was was 'mistaken for a homeless man' by onlookers during the incident on September 13.
What fight? The actor shrugged off any controversy as he filmed scenes with Indecent Proposal actress Demi Moor
Mellow yellow: Demi, 58, looked stunning in her ensemble as she filmed in LA
Mystery role: It is not yet clear what part Demi is playing in the movie alongside Cage
An eyewitness claimed the star - who won an Oscar for his portrayal of an alcoholic in Leaving Las Vegas - had been drinking whiskey and tequila before the reported outburst.
It comes three months after the death of his mother Joy Vogelsang in May who passed away at the age of 85 and his fifth marriage to Riko Shibata, 26, back in March.
In the clip Nicolas can be seen wearing leopard print trousers, a black T-shirt and no shoes before putting some sandals on and walking out of the door.
Action man: Cage is playing a fictionalized version of himself in the action-comedy
Tough times: Nicolas recently lost his mother and ended his fifth marriage, before it was reported that he became embroiled in a drunken brawl
He then appears to try to walk back into the venue while a female member of staff stands in front of him blocking the way.
A source told the newspaper: 'We were at that bar at Lawry's when we noticed what we at first thought was a homeless man completely drunk and being rowdy.
'To our shock it
