Bromance on the beach for Christian Bale and Wes Bentley as they put on tactile display while shooting new movie



They like long walks on the beach, hugging and giving one another piggyback rides, but please understand, Christian Bale and Wes Bentley are NOT a couple.

The good-looking gents were simply sharing cosy moments while filming scenes for their upcoming film, Knight Of Cups.

The two enjoyed a picture-perfect sunset yesterday in Santa Monica, California while filming Terrence Malick's latest project.



vAn epic bromance: Christian Bale and Wes Bentley filmed scenes for their new movie, Knight of Cups, at sunset in Santa Monica, California yesterday

Bale, 38, went shoeless for his time at the beach.

He strolled along the beach in blue jeans, a T-shirt and a blazer, looking sexy yet unkempt with his shaggy hair and messy bard.



Bentley, 33, looked more buttoned up in an unseemly pairing of brown cords and a black jacket and shiny patent leather shoes.



Hugging it out: The men embraced while playing in the surf

Messing about: The good-looking guys wrestled by the ocean In addition to their sunset stroll, Bentley gave Bale a piggyback ride down Main Street in Santa Monica. They also enjoyed a game of football and wrestled around in the surf.

Little is known about The Tree of Life director's latest project, though its plot is listed on IMDB as 'A man is in search of love and truth.' Having a moment: Bentley, 33, points out to the ocean while Bale speaks to him intensely Horsing around: The two seemed to have a blast shooting this particular scene That said, Malick does like to leave viewers in the dark as to what his films are about up until the very last minute.

Natalie Portman, Cate Blanchett and Isabel Lucas also co-star.

The 68-year-old director has two projects going at the same time.

An intimate chat: The two men gossiped while the cameras rolled From here to eternity? The 38-year-old actor took a siesta on the sand Curiouser and curiouser: Bale seems excited to have found seaweed...on the beach Sunset stroll: The two gentlemen enjoyed the sunset by the Santa Monica pier His coinciding effort happens to include some of the same stars, though it isn't yet known whether the films complement one another or not.

Lawless also stars Bale, Blanchett and Portman, as well as Ryan Gosling and Rooney Mara. Pre-production work went underway at the Austln City Limits music festival in Texas last fall.

Play ball! The actors frolicked by the sea and kicked around a football on set

The moody blues: Bale appears pensive as he walks through water at sunset



Two men, one gorgeous sunset: The two actors filmed Knight of Cups in Santa Monica

Walking on water: The Dark Knight star has a solo moment in the sea

Bale will soon be promoting the follow-up to 2008's The Dark Knight when The Dark Knight rises hits movie theatres on July 20.

He is the film's star as super hero Batman.

Bentley currently appears onscreen as gamemaster Seneca Crane in the smash hit The Hunger Games.



This little piggy: Bentley gave Bale a piggyback ride down Main Street in Santa Monica

Poster making moment: The two took a load off while filming

King of the sea: Bentley wears a crown made of seaweed



