He showed off his romantic side earlier this week when he delivered his long-time girlfriend, Phillipa Coan, a bunch of roses.

But Jude Law's time off didn't last long as he was back on set in Milan on Saturday for his latest project The New Pope.

The actor, 46, reprises his role of Lenny Belardo, later Pope Pius XIII, Archbishop of New York in the HBO series which is a follow up of 2016's The Young Pope.

Reprising role: Jude Law's time off didn't last long as he was back on set in Milan on Saturday for his latest project The New Pope

And he looked the part in a white robe with intricate detailing to go with his white zucchetto.

He wrapped plenty of heavy jewellery around his neck and donned brown leather shoes for the filming.

At one point during filming, Jude was hoisted into the air by faithful followers as he renewed his role with dedication.

Adoring: The actor, 46, reprises his role of Lenny Belardo later Pope Pius XIII, Archbishop of New York in the HBO series which is a follow up of 2016's The Young Pope

Beloved character: Jude first played Lenny, who became the first American pope in history and took the name Pius XIII, in The Young Pope (pictured 2016)

Jude first played Lenny, who became the first American pope in history and took the name Pius XIII, in The Young Pope.

The latest series takes up after The Young Pope's cliffhanger ending, which saw Pius XIII confronted with a moment of weakness that threatened to destroy his papacy.

Little has been revealed about the plot of this follow-up series and John Malkovich's role remains shrouded in mystery.

Co-stars: Little has been revealed about the plot of this follow-up series and John Malkovich's role remains shrouded in mystery

Revival: According to Variety, The New Pope will not be a 'second series of The Young Pope' but instead a 'second limited series set in the world of the modern papacy' (pictured 2016)

According to Variety, The New Pope will not be a 'second series of The Young Pope' but instead a 'second limited series set in the world of the modern papacy'.

Filming for The New Pope has already started in Italy, Paolo Sorrentino has created the series with Umberto Contarello and Stefano Bises.

The series is set to premiere later this year, with Jude and John spotted at various times during filming in Italy.

Meanwhile Jude's relationship with girlfriend of four years Phillipa, 32, has been going from strength-to-strength.

Romance: Meanwhile Jude's relationship with girlfriend of four years Phillipa, 32, has been going from strength-to-strength

While he shares no children with his current girlfriend, Jude is the doting father to his five children from his former relationships.

The Holiday star shares three children, sons Rafferty and 16-year-old Rudy as well as daughter Iris, with his ex-wife Sadie Frost.

Jude raises his fourth child Sophia, nine, with American model Samantha Burke whom he enjoyed a brief romance with.

The Hollywood movie star also shares three-year-old daughter Ada with former flame Catherine Harding.