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Hollywood star Tom Hardy fiercely defends small Welsh town as he cheekily tells presenter off in a VERY chaotic radio interview

Tom Hardy fiercely defended Barry Island’s famous ghost train as he cheekily told off a radio presenter during a very chaotic radio interview.

The Hollywood legend, 47, – who has been filming a project in Wales this year – made an appearance on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X, where he was interviewed by co-host Dominic Byrne.

The Peaky Blinders alum began revealing he was a ‘massive’ fan of the radio show.

Shortly after, presenter Dominic asked of his time in Wales recently: ‘People were saying they spotted you on Barry Island.

‘And apparently you were on the ghost train, is that true?,’ to which Tom replied: ‘I don’t know.’

‘Okay, because I’ve been on ghost train, and it’s one of the scariest,’ Dominic added.

Tom Hardy, 47, fiercely defended Barry Island’s famous ghost train as he told off a radio presenter during a very chaotic radio interview

The Hollywood legend made an appearance on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X, where he was interviewed by co-host Dominic Byrne

The Legend actor then quipped: ‘Hang on a minute, it’s brought it back to me. It’s brought it back to me. It goes around in a loop and comes back out on the left?

‘Yes, I’ve been on that,’ while the host admitted: ‘And the guy running the ride is actually scarier than the ride itself.’

But Tom looked serious as he quipped: ‘I wouldn’t say that.’

‘Right,’ said Dominic.

‘You can’t say that,’ remarked hilariously the Venom star.

‘Because he might be listening, and that’s just a terrible thing to say about Barry Island, isn’t it, when you think about it? I feel I should defend him immediately.’

‘That’s wrong. I had a great time on Barry Island.’

‘I went with my family, and there’s also the two penny machines. You know, the slidey machines?,’ which Dominic quickly recalled.

As the host defined the island’s ghost train the ‘scariest’, he asked Tom: ‘Have you weened yourself off the two penny machines?’ to which Tom simply replied: ”I don’t talk about that, no. It’s none of your business’

‘You’re absolutely right. I don’t want to pry, Tom,’ Dominic apologised while the actor replied promptly: ‘Then don’t’

‘They are incredible,’ before adding: ‘They’re not healthy, okay? So, in moderation. But they are good fun.’

Continuing to dig with saucy questions, Dominic asked:’Have you weened yourself off the two penny machines…’

‘I don’t talk about that, no. It’s none of your business,’ the Inception favourite quipped.

‘You’re absolutely right. I don’t want to pry, Tom,’ the host apologised while Tom replied promptly: ‘Then don’t.’

‘I won’t,’ Dominic assured, before Tom moved on saying: ‘Next question.’

Tom’s most recent project is Guy Ritchie’s MobLand starring the English actor next to legends Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan.

The gritty series follows powerful London crime bosses Conrad and Maeve Harrigan, played by Pierce and Helen, as they battle a rival syndicate threatening their empire.

Tom takes on the role of Harry Da Souza, their brutal fixer, who is called in to deal with any problems.

Tom’s most recent project is Guy Ritchie’s MobLand starring the English actor next to legends Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan

The gritty series follows powerful London crime bosses Conrad and Maeve Harrigan, played by Pierce and Helen, as they battle a rival syndicate threatening their empire

Other familiar faces in the drama include Downton Abbey’s Joanne Froggatt as Tom’s on-screen wife, Jan and Peaky Blinders’ Paddy Considine as the Harrigans’ son Kevin.

The series also features a supporting cast including Top Boy’s Jasmine Jobson, Anson Boon, Mandeep Dhillon, Geoff Bell, Daniel Betts, Lisa Dwan, and Emily Barber.

The series had been referenced under two different working titles, The Associate and Fixer, before landing on MobLand.

Helen and Pierce first co-starred in the 1980 gangster movie The Long Good Friday, and more recently filmed a movie adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestseller The Thursday Murder Club.

Meanwhile Venom star Tom is executive producer of MobLand, with episodes directed by gangster specialist Guy, known for films such as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Netflix hit The Gentlemen.

The production had a bumpy ride, including camera equipment being stolen last November.

Two men in a Toyota Prius distracted the crew by asking for directions before speeding off with the expensive kit.

The series had been referenced under two different working titles, The Associate and Fixer, before landing on MobLand

Speaking about the incident, a source told The Sun: ‘Their questions distracted people and at that moment, the other bloke jumped out and grabbed a bag of camera equipment that was on the side of the road.

‘He jumped back in the car and they sped off. The security guards started going bananas because they’d basically been robbed in broad daylight. It was pretty embarrassing and a costly mistake. The kit on those films isn’t cheap.’

It was also previously reported Tom offered to pay the wages of the crew after a construction company went into liquidation.

Around 50 freelance building workers were left devastated after Helix 3D, the company contracted to build sets, went bust.

According to The Times, the company then refused to pay out £250,000 of wages ahead of Christmas, and its chief executive Brian Dowling sent out the devastating message saying their pay would likely not be in their accounts before the New Year.

It wasn’t until star Tom stepped in and offered to pay the workers’ wages that Paramount resolved the situation and set about sorting their pay checks.

Tom is set for a busy few months and will also star in Havoc in Spring of this year which will come to Netflix.It follows the story of a detective who is on a mission to rescue a politician’s son – and Tom has taken on the role of protagonist Walker.

The movie – which was filmed in 2021 – is written and directed by Gareth Evans.

It promises bloody violence, high-octane car chases and some smouldering one-liners courtesy of Tom.

Tom will be joined by Jessie Mei Li, Justin Cornwell, Quelin Sepulveda, Luis Guzmán, Michelle Waterson, Sunny Pang, Jim Caesar, Xelia Mendes-Jones with Yeo Yann Yann, with Timothy Olyphant, and Forest Whitaker in the action thriller.

You can listen to The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X weekdays from 6:30am to 10am and on Global Player.

April 28, 2025
Cassie is seen for the first time since announcing her pregnancy as she supports husband Alex Fine at the MobLand afterparty – with co-star Pierce Brosnan following behind

Cassie was seen for the first time since announcing her pregnancy on Thursday, as she supported her husband Alex Fine at the MobLand afterparty.

The 38-year-old singer – born Casandra Elizabeth Ventura – posted that she is ‘so excited’ for the actor, 32, as he takes on the role of Donnie in the new series.

She looked every inch the proud wife as they departed the bash held at London’s Kettner’s together, seeming to be in high spirits.

For the premiere and afterparty, Cassie showcased her blossoming bump in a figure-hugging black top teamed with grey jeans that featured unique diamante encrusted faces.

She threw on a stylish leather jacket and added a slew of gold jewellery, including a chunky statement crystal ring.

Cassie wore her dark tresses in loose waves and opted for a glamorous palette of makeup to elevate her natural beauty.

Cassie was seen for the first time since announcing her pregnancy on Thursday, as she supported her husband Alex Fine at the MobLand afterparty

The 38-year-old singer – born Casandra Elizabeth Ventura – posted that she is ‘so excited’ for the actor, 32, as he takes on the role of Donnie in the new series

Also at the afterparty was Alex’s co-star, and the lead of the series, Pierce Brosnan, who looked as suave as ever in a sharp black suit, pokla dot pocket square and checkered tie

Alex matched his wife in an all-black ensemble and a similar button-up leather jacket, leading her through the crowd as they headed to a taxi after the party.

Also at the afterparty was Alex’s co-star, and the lead of the series, Pierce Brosnan, who looked as suave as ever in a sharp black suit, pokla dot pocket square and checkered tie.

He was also pictured arriving to the star-studded party with a guest.

Earlier in the day at the premiere, he posed up a storm with Helen Mirren for the launch of Guy Ritchie’s Paramount+ show, after starring as powerful crime bosses Conrad and Maeve Harrigan.

Enjoying a sweet embrace, Pierce and Helen were inseparable as they arrived for the premiere together.

Helen showed off her glamorous sense of style in a chic black satin dress, teamed with matching platform suede heels.

Meanwhile Pierce looked as suave as ever in a sharp black suit as he posed for snaps with Helen, and their co-star Tom Hardy.

MobLand follows powerful London crime bosses Conrad and Maeve Harrigan, played by Pierce and Helen, as they battle a rival syndicate threatening their empire.

While Alex plays Donnie, who is an adversary of Tom Hardy’s character Harry’s – a loyal fixer for the Harrigan family.

Cassie looked every inch the proud wife as they departed the bash together, seeming to be in high spirits

For the premiere and afterparty, Cassie showcased her blossoming bump in a figure-hugging black top teamed with grey jeans that featured unique diamante encrusted faces

She threw on a stylish leather jacket and added a slew of gold jewellery, including a chunky statement crystal ring

Pierce made sure to attend the afterparty after posing up a storm on the red carpet

MobLand follows powerful London crime bosses Conrad and Maeve Harrigan, played by Pierce and Helen Mirren, as they battle a rival syndicate threatening their empire

He was also pictured arriving to the star-studded party with a guest

Enjoying a sweet embrace, Pierce and Helen were inseparable as they arrived for the premiere together

Also at the afterparty was actress Annie Cooper, who stunned in a busty green maxi dress

Top Boy actress Jasmine Jobson put on a leggy display in a stylish denim co-ord as she attended the afterparty

Emily Barber stunned in a plunging black gown with an A-line skirt

Teddie Allen opted for a figure-hugging black gown

Fashion designer Sir Ozwald Boateng looked dapper in a dark green suit

Cassie announced she was expecting her third child with a sweet Instagram post last month as she showed off her blossoming baby bump while posing with children Frankie, four, and Sunny, two.

Alongside the adorable shot, she shared a pregnancy emoji, blue heart and wrote: ‘#3’.

Alex and Cassie wed during an intimate ceremony in August 2019 and welcomed their first baby, daughter Frankie, two months after their wedding. Their second daughter, Sunny, was born in March 2021.

Cassie’s joyous baby news came three months after she played a pivotal role in the downfall of her ex-boyfriend Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs after she accused him of repeated physical abuse and rape in a bombshell $30million lawsuit.

Disgraced rapper Combs, 54, is currently behind bars after he was charged with a host of sex trafficking and racketeering offenses following his September 16 arrest. As it stands, he will remain in prison ahead of his May 2025 trial.

R&B singer Cassie had been in a long-term on-off relationship with Combs for 11 years.

They secretly started dating in 2007, two years after first meeting when Cassie was just 19. Their romance became public knowledge in 2012 and they split six years later in 2018.

Cassie filed a lawsuit against Combs for ‘rape, and of repeated physical abuse over about a decade’ on November 16, 2023, which indirectly explained her musical elusiveness.

Cassie announced she was expecting her third child with a sweet Instagram post last month as she showed off her blossoming baby bump while posing with children Frankie, four, and Sunny, two

Alex and Cassie wed during an intimate ceremony in August 2019 and welcomed their first baby two months after their wedding. Their second daughter was born in March 2021

Last year, Cassie’s relationship with ex Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs the headlines after she accused him of repeated physical abuse and rape in a bombshell $30million lawsuit (pictured in 2018)

In the filing, she claimed that just before the end of their relationship, he forced his way into her home and raped her.

Her lawsuit described in detail how he allegedly drugged her, intimidated her and forced her to have sex with male sex workers in front of him throughout their romance.

Combs settled the case just one day later.

In March, shocking surveillance footage emerged, showing Combs violently attacking Cassie at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles hotel in 2016.

Combs, wearing only a towel, can be seen chasing her down the hall before grabbing her at the back of the head and slamming her into the ground.

Cassie addressed the chilling video in a statement, which read: ‘Thank you for all of the love and support from my family, friends, strangers and those I have yet to meet.

‘The outpouring of love has created a place for my younger self to settle and feel safe now, but this is only the beginning.

‘Domestic Violence is the issue. It broke me down to someone I never thought I would become. With a lot of hard work, I am better today, but I will always be recovering from my past.’

March 28, 2025
Helen Mirren, 79, shares a sweet embrace with co-star Pierce Brosnan, 71, as they lead the star-studded arrivals at the premiere of Guy Ritchie’s series MobLand in London

Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan offered a glimpse of their close friendship as they attended the star-studded premiere of their new series MobLand on Thursday.

The duo posed up a storm for the launch of Guy Ritchie’s Paramount+ show, after starring in the show as powerful crime bosses Conrad and Maeve Harrigan.

Enjoying a sweet embrace, Pierce and Helen were inseparable as they arrived for the premiere together.

Helen showed off her glamorous sense of style in a chic black satin dress, teamed with matching platform suede heels.

Meanwhile Pierce looked as suave as ever in a sharp black velvet suit as he posed for snaps with Helen, and their co-star Tom Hardy.

Guy, who is a executive producer on the show, as well as the director for several episodes, enjoyed a family outing, as he arrived for the premiere with his wife Jacqui Ainsley, and his son Rocco.

Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan offered a glimpse of their close friendship as they attended the star-studded premiere of their new series Mobland on Thursday

The duo posed up a storm for the launch of Guy Ritchie ‘s Paramount+ show, after starring in the show as powerful crime bosses Conrad and Maeve Harrigan

Enjoying a sweet embrace, Pierce and Helen were inseparable as they arrived for the premiere alongside director Guy Ritchie and the film’s cast

Fellow star Joanne Froggatt showed off her incredible figure in an eye-catching dark green velvet co-ord, flashing a hint of her toned abs.

The star’s outing came just hours after it was revealed that the upcoming third Down Abbey film would be the last, with the first poster for the film unveiled, ahead of its release on September 12.

Star Tom Hardy showed off his laid-back sense of style in a blue three-piece suit as he arrived for the premiere.

A string of Love Island favourites were also in attendance for the event, including Tommy Fury, in his first public appearance since Molly-Mae Hague broke her silence on their rekindled romance.

Arabella Chi also flaunted her growing bump in a tight white gown, as she prepares to welcome her first child.

Mobland follows powerful London crime bosses Conrad and Maeve Harrigan, played by Pierce and Helen, as they battle a rival syndicate threatening their empire.

Tom takes on the role of Harry Da Souza, their brutal fixer, who is called in to deal with any problems.

The series also features a supporting cast including Top Boy’s Jasmine Jobson, Anson Boon, Mandeep Dhillon, Geoff Bell, Daniel Betts, Lisa Dwan, and Emily Barber.

The stars of the series were out in force, descending on London’s Leicester Square for the premiere of the show

Guy, who is a executive producer on the show, enjoyed a family outing, as he arrived for the premiere with his wife Jacqui Ainsley, and his son Rocco

The series had been referenced under two different working titles, The Associate and Fixer, before landing on Mobland.

At the beginning of the year, Helen was spotted on set wearing sombre black lace under a fur-trimmed black coat.

Her character Maeve, was seen getting out of a limousine to attend a funeral.

It is unclear which character’s funeral they were attending in the scene they shot at Kensal Green Crematorium last week, but the hearse bore flowers which spelled out the word ‘Son’.

A source on set said: ‘Helen was having a great time during filming. She was very friendly and was definitely having fun embracing her inner gangster.

‘She is particularly fond of Pierce, they have been working together for decades.’

The pair first co-starred in the 1980 gangster movie The Long Good Friday, and more recently filmed a movie adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestseller The Thursday Murder Club.

Venom star Tom is executive producer of MobLand, with episodes directed by gangster specialist Guy, known for films such as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Netflix hit The Gentlemen.

The production has already had a bumpy ride, including camera equipment being stolen last November.

Two men in a Toyota Prius distracted the crew by asking for directions before speeding off with the expensive kit.

Speaking about the incident, a source told The Sun: ‘Their questions distracted people and at that moment, the other bloke jumped out and grabbed a bag of camera equipment that was on the side of the road.

‘He jumped back in the car and they sped off. The security guards started going bananas because they’d basically been robbed in broad daylight. It was pretty embarrassing and a costly mistake. The kit on those films isn’t cheap.’

Meanwhile it is thought Tom offered to pay the wages of the crew after a construction company went into liquidation.

Around 50 freelance building workers were left devastated after Helix 3D, the company contracted to build sets, went bust.

According to The Times, the company then refused to pay out £250,000 of wages ahead of Christmas, and its chief executive Brian Dowling sent out the devastating message saying their pay would likely not be in their accounts before the New Year.

It wasn’t until star Tom stepped in and offered to pay the workers’ wages that Paramount resolved the situation and set about sorting their pay checks.

Tom is set for a busy few months and will also star in Havoc in Spring of this year which will come to Netflix.

March 27, 2025
Lock, stock and two smoking superstars! Dame Helen Mirren is Queen of the Mob in new Guy Ritchie drama alongside unrecognisable blockbuster icon

She may have won an Oscar for The Queen, but Dame Helen Mirren is now set to play a rather different kind of matriarch.

These are the first pictures of the actress on the set of Guy Ritchie’s latest TV series, Fixer, in which she plays the head of an Irish crime family in London.

They show the 79-year-old star in character as Maeve, dressed in sombre black lace under a fur-trimmed black coat, getting out of a limousine to attend a funeral.

She is joined by an all-star cast in the gritty Paramount+ series. Also seen on set were former James Bond, Pierce Brosnan, 71, who stars as Maeve’s husband Conrad Harrigan, and Tom Hardy as Harry Da Souza, fixer for the Harrigan family.

Other familiar faces in the drama include Downton Abbey’s Joanne Froggatt and Peaky Blinders’ Paddy Considine.

It is unclear which character’s funeral they were attending in the scene they shot at Kensal Green Crematorium last week, but the hearse bore flowers which spelled out the word ‘Son’.

A source on set said: ‘Helen was having a great time during filming. She was very friendly and was definitely having fun embracing her inner gangster.

‘She is particularly fond of Pierce, they have been working together for decades.’

Dame Helen Mirren is pictured in character as Maeve, dressed in sombre black lace under a fur-trimmed black coat

Dame Helen Mirren and Mr Brosnan first co-starred in the 1980 gangster movie The Long Good Friday, and have worked together and known each other for decades

Also seen on set were former James Bond , Pierce Brosnan , 71, who stars as Maeve’s husband Conrad Harrigan

Tom Hardy pays Harry Da Souza, fixer for the Harrigan family, in the Paramount series

Other familiar faces in the drama include Downton Abbey ’s Joanne Froggatt (left)

The 79-year-old was pictured getting out of a limousine to attend a funeral for the show

It was unclear what was happening but the filming depicted a scene from a funeral

These are the first pictures of the actress on the set of Guy Ritchie ’s latest TV series, Fixer (pictured with Pierce Brosnan)

A source on set said that the 79-year-old ‘was having a great time during filming’

Actors on set were seen embracing as they filmed the emotional scenes at a funeral

Dressed in somber attire, the cast looked deeply engrossed in the emotional storyline as cameras rolled on the atmospheric set

It is unclear which character’s funeral they were attending in the scene they shot at Kensal Green Crematorium last week

Floral tributes were laid at the crematorium as the star studded cast filmed emotional scenes

Venom star Hardy is executive producer of Fixer, with episodes directed by gangster specialist Ritchie, known for films such as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Guy Ritchie, known for his gritty crime dramas, is expected to deliver another action-packed blockbuster with this star-studded ensemble (pictured – Dame Helen Mirren on set)

A horse drawn hearse bore flowers which spelled out the word ‘Son’ but it was not clear which character has died

The cast gathered at the crematorium to film as part of the production, which has already had a bumpy ride

The pair first co-starred in the 1980 gangster movie The Long Good Friday, and more recently filmed a movie adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestseller The Thursday Murder Club.

Venom star Hardy is executive producer of Fixer, with episodes directed by gangster specialist Ritchie, known for films such as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and the current Netflix hit The Gentlemen.

The production has already had a bumpy ride, including camera equipment being stolen in November. Two men in a Toyota Prius distracted the crew by asking for directions before speeding off with the expensive kit.

Then in December, Hardy offered to pay the wages of 50 freelance set builders after the construction company hired for the job, Helix 3D, went into liquidation. After he stepped in, Paramount resolved the situation.

Meanwhile, Dame Helen narrowly missed losing her £12 million home in the wildfires that have been engulfing Los Angeles.

January 18, 2025
Tom Hardy and Guy Ritchie look serious as they shoot tense upcoming crime drama The Associate – a month after the film set was robbed in broad daylight

Tom Hardy and Guy Ritchie looked serious as they shot scenes for their upcoming crime drama The Associate.

Written by Ronan Bennett, The Associate is executive produced by the Venom star, 47, with some episodes directed by gangster filmmaker Guy.

Tom also stars in the series as the titular ‘associate’ Harry Da Souza, who works as a fixer for the Harrigan family.

Filming is currently underway in London for the series – which has been referenced under two different working titles, The Associate and Fixer.

Long-time friends Tom and Guy were spotted filming together on the streets of London on Saturday.

The filming snaps come after the production suffered a blow back in November when camera equipment was robbed by thieves in broad daylight.

Tom Hardy and Guy Ritchie looked serious as they shot scenes for their upcoming crime drama The Associate in London on Saturday

Written by Ronan Bennett, The Associate is executive produced by the Venom star, 47, with some episodes directed by gangster filmmaker Guy

In the snaps of the new scenes, Tom and Guy reached a compromise as they managed to feature both of their preferred car makes in the shots.

Guy, a loyal fan of Range Rovers, and Tom, an Audi enthusiast, ensured both luxury vehicles featured prominently, with the director arriving in a sleek Range Rover, while the actor took the wheel of an Audi.

In other snaps, Tom was seen coming out of a building with the sign ‘Moody’s Boxing Gym’.

Plans for Ronan and Guy’s new series were first revealed this year, with the Lock Stock director also signing up Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan to star in it.

The synopsis says it will follow the story of ‘two generations of gangsters, the businesses they run, the complex relationships they weave, and the man they call upon to fix their problems’.

It comes after thieves managed to escape with the film set’s camera equipment, while production crew and security were on site in London.

It was reported in November that two men in Toyota Prius distracted people by asking for directions before speeding off with the expensive equipment.

Speaking about the incident, a source told The Sun: ‘Their questions distracted people and at that moment, the other bloke jumped out and grabbed a bag of camera equipment that was on the side of the road.

Tom also stars in the series as the titular ‘associate’ Harry Da Souza, who works as a fixer for the Harrigan family

Filming is currently underway in London for the series – which has been referenced under two different working titles, The Associate and Fixer

Long-time friends Tom and Guy were spotted filming together on the streets of London on Saturday

In other snaps, Tom was seen coming out of a building with the sign ‘Moody’s Boxing Gym’

Guy is seen with an actor on set as they film scenes at the boxing gym

The filming snaps come after the production suffered a blow back in November when camera equipment was robbed by thieves in broad daylight

In the snaps of the new scenes, Tom and Guy reached a compromise as they managed to feature both of their preferred car makes in the shots

‘He jumped back in the car and they sped off. The security guards started going bananas because they’d basically been robbed in broad daylight. It was pretty embarrassing and a costly mistake. The kit on those films isn’t cheap.’

And in December, it was revealed that Tom recently offered to pay the wages of an entire TV set crew on the new Guy Ritchie series after a construction company went into liquidation.

But around 50 freelance building workers were left devastated after Helix 3D, the construction company contracted to build sets, went bust, The Times reported.

It is said that the company then refused to pay out £250,000 of wages ahead of Christmas, and its chief executive Brian Dowling sent out the devastating message last week saying their pay would likely not be in their accounts before the New Year.

It wasn’t until star Tom stepped in and offered to pay the workers’ wages that Paramount resolved the situation and set about sorting their paychecks.

TA source close to Tom told The Times: ‘He offered to [pay], but the production and Paramount have sorted the payment.’

Plans for Ronan and Guy’s new series were first revealed this year, with the Lock Stock director also signing up Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan to star in it alongside Tom

Actors in the gangster drama are seen hovering outside the boxing gym as the cast shot scenes

Guy, a loyal fan of Range Rovers, and Tom, an Audi enthusiast, ensured both luxury vehicles featured prominently, with the director arriving in a sleek Range Rover, while the actor took the wheel of an Audi

The synopsis says it will follow the story of ‘two generations of gangsters, the businesses they run, the complex relationships they weave, and the man they call upon to fix their problems’

It was reported in November that two men in Toyota Prius distracted people by asking for directions before speeding off with the expensive equipment

Meanwhile a Paramount source said they were ‘outraged’ at the situation and plans were in place to make sure the workers were paid.

In a letter seen by the publication, organising official for the broadcasting union Bectu, Chris Hudson, said: ‘Our members deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and compensated on time for their work.

‘It is wholly unacceptable that they are facing significant financial precarity, particularly ahead of Christmas.

‘This close to Christmas, our members are rightly very distressed, with many fearing they will be unable to cover necessities.’

December 30, 2024
Tom Hardy offers to pay wages of entire set building crew on new Guy Ritchie series after construction company went into liquidation

Tom Hardy offered to pay the wages of an entire TV set crew on the new Guy Ritchie series after a construction company went into liquidation.

The Venom star, 47, recently filmed scenes for Guy Ritchie’s upcoming TV series, The Associate, in London.

But around 50 freelance building workers were left devastated after Helix 3D, the construction company contracted to build sets, went bust, The Times reported.

It is said that the company then refused to pay out £250,000 of wages ahead of Christmas, and its chief executive Brian Dowling sent out the devastating message last week saying their pay would likely not be in their accounts before the New Year.

It wasn’t until star Tom stepped in and offered to pay the workers’ wages that Paramount resolved the situation and set about sorting their paychecks.

A source close to Tom told The Times: ‘He offered to [pay], but the production and Paramount have sorted the payment.’

Tom Hardy offered to pay the wages of an entire TV set crew on the new Guy Ritchie series after a construction company went into liquidation

The Venom star, 47, recently filmed scenes for Guy Ritchie ‘s upcoming TV series, The Associate, in London

Meanwhile a Paramount source said they were ‘outraged’ at the situation and plans were in place to make sure the workers were paid.

In a letter seen by the publication, organising official for the broadcasting union Bectu, Chris Hudson, said: ‘Our members deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and compensated on time for their work.

‘It is wholly unacceptable that they are facing significant financial precarity, particularly ahead of Christmas.

‘This close to Christmas, our members are rightly very distressed, with many fearing they will be unable to cover necessities.’

Tom is known for his dashing good looks, and in snaps of him filming the series in London, the crew were on hand to make sure his makeup and costume were perfect before calling action.

While director Guy soon made his way over to chat to his star before the scene, and give him some last-minute notes and direction.

The Associate marks the second collaboration between the director and the Venom star, after the pair previously worked together for 2008 crime thriller RocknRolla.

Tom has also signed on to executive producer the Paramount+ show alongside Guy, Jez Butterworth and Kris Thykier.

But around 50 freelance workers who had worked on the set were left devastated after Helix 3D, a construction company, went bust, The Times reported

As well as Tom, the star-studded cast also includes Oscar winning actress Helen Mirren and former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan.

They play married couple Maeve and Conrad Harrigan, who together head one of the most successful organised Irish crime families in London.

While Tom plays Harry Da Souza, a dangerous ‘fixer’ who is also on call for the Harrigans to help them clear up any problems.

The synopsis of the show describes it as the story of ‘two warring families based in London whose enterprises stretch all corners of the globe and the fiercely loyal “fixer” charged with protecting one of them at all costs.’

However, production has got off to a rocky start with the London set being robbed twice in the past week, with thieves said to have made off with £1million worth of camera kit.

It is said that the company then refused to pay out £250,000 of wages ahead of Christmas and its chief executive Brian Dowling sent out the devastating message last week saying their pay would likely not be in their accounts before the New Year

The first robbery took place last week, while production crew and security were on site, as two men in Toyota Prius supposedly distracted people by asking for directions before speeding off with the expensive equipment.

Speaking about the incident, a source told The Sun: ‘Their questions distracted people and at that moment, the other bloke jumped out and grabbed a bag of camera equipment that was on the side of the road.

‘He jumped back in the car and they sped off. The security guards started going bananas because they’d basically been robbed in broad daylight.

‘It was pretty embarrassing and a costly mistake. The kit on those films isn’t cheap.’

December 17, 2024
Tom Hardy undergoes makeup touch-ups as he gets into character for Guy Ritchie’s upcoming gangster TV series – days after thieves stole £1M of camera kit from the London set in SECOND robbery in a week

Tom Hardy was spotted being made camera ready on Friday, as he prepared to film scenes for Guy Ritchie’s upcoming TV series, The Associate, in London – just days after the set was robbed for the second time.

And while the Hollywood star, 47, is known for his dashing good looks, the crew were on hand to make sure his makeup and costume were perfect before calling action.

Tom could be seen getting into character for the big-budget gangster series, while the wardrobe team helped him into a green zip-up jacket.

The actor was then surrounded by the makeup and hair team, who worked to quickly to powder his face and top up his lip balm.

While director Guy soon made his way over to chat to his star before the scene, and give him some last-minute notes and direction.

The Associate marks the second collaboration between the director and the Venom star, after the pair previously worked together for 2008 crime thriller RocknRolla.

Tom Hardy was spotted being made camera ready on Friday, as he prepared to film scenes for Guy Ritchie’s upcoming TV series, The Associate, in London – just days after the set was robbed for the second time

And while the Hollywood star, 47, is known for his dashing good looks, the crew were on hand to make sure his makeup and costume were perfect before calling action

Tom could be seen getting into character for the big-budget gangster series, while the wardrobe team helped him into a green zip-up jacket

Tom has also signed on to executive producer the Paramount+ show alongside Guy, Jez Butterworth and Kris Thykier.

As well as Tom, the star-studded cast also includes Oscar winning actress Helen Mirren and former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan.

They play married couple Maeve and Conrad Harrigan, who together head one of the most successful organised Irish crime families in London.

While Tom plays Harry Da Souza, a dangerous ‘fixer’ who is also on call for the Harrigans to help them clear up any problems.

The synopsis of the show describes it as the story of ‘two warring families based in London whose enterprises stretch all corners of the globe and the fiercely loyal “fixer” charged with protecting one of them at all costs.’

However, production has got off to a rocky start with the London set being robbed twice in the past week, with thieves said to have made off with £1million worth of camera kit.

The first robbery took place last week, while production crew and security were on site, as two men in Toyota Prius supposedly distracted people by asking for directions before speeding off with the expensive equipment.

Speaking about the incident, a source told The Sun: ‘Their questions distracted people and at that moment, the other bloke jumped out and grabbed a bag of camera equipment that was on the side of the road.

The actor was then surrounded by the makeup and hair team, who worked to quickly to powder his face and top up his lip balm

While director Guy soon made his way over to chat to his star before the scene, and give him some last-minute notes and direction

The Associate marks the second collaboration between the director and the Venom star, after the pair previously worked together for 2008 crime thriller RocknRolla

Tom has also signed on to executive producer the Paramount+ show alongside Guy, Jez Butterworth and Kris Thykier

The star-studded cast also includes Oscar winning actress Helen Mirren (left) and former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan (right) playing married couple Maeve and Conrad Harrigan, who together head one of the most successful organised Irish crime families in London.

While Tom plays Harry Da Souza, a dangerous ‘fixer’ who is also on call for the Harrigans to help them clear up any problems

‘He jumped back in the car and they sped off. The security guards started going bananas because they’d basically been robbed in broad daylight. It was pretty embarrassing and a costly mistake. The kit on those films isn’t cheap.’

Guy reportedly brought in different security to ‘tighten things up’ after sacking the previous firm, to ensure there would be no more break-ins.

However, the Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels director is said to to be furious after the thieves returned and once again succeeded in stealing thousands worth of expensive equipment.

An insider told The Sun: ‘These guys are scum and after the first robbery they came back and did it all over again. The second time around they made off with camera lenses and some kit that was worth massive money.

‘They’ll be making a lot of cash if they can somehow sell it on. The fact the production has been caught out twice makes a total mockery of the security firm and they have been given their marching orders.

‘The Associate is being filmed in and around the city streets and naturally there are risks, but this is hugely embarrassing. Guy is confident it won’t throw filming off but it’s been a hard lesson for everyone involved.’

MailOnline contacted representatives for Guy Ritchie for comment.

The Snatch filmmaker will be counting on the show to be a hit following the success of his drama The Gentleman, which was released earlier this year.

Back in July, the hit series broke record views on Netflix after it reached 44 million views in just four weeks.

Production has got off to a rocky start with the London set being robbed twice in the past week, with thieves said to have made off with £1million worth of camera kit

Guy reportedly brought in different security to ‘tighten things up’ after sacking the previous firm, and is said to to be furious after the thieves returned and once again succeeded in stealing thousands worth of expensive equipment

It seems Netflix bosses are eager to bring a sequel to screens – potentially reuniting the main stars which include Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Ray Winstone, as well as Daniel Ings and Vinnie Jones.

The action comedy show is reportedly ‘already in talks to deliver a second series’ – as ‘Netflix chiefs are keen for a sequel’.

‘It’s going to be quite a challenge getting the same actors back together, but Netflix chiefs are keen for a sequel,’ a source told The Sun.

‘Another hurdle will be securing Guy for the series as he already has several movie projects in the pipeline this year. But the success of series one has already convinced them there’s huge potential for a follow-up.’

Guy will be counting on the show to be a hit following the success of his drama The Gentleman, which was released earlier this year (pictured Kaya Scodelario as Susie Glass and Theo James as Eddie Horniman)

November 29, 2024
Venom 3 stays strong at the box office for third week in a row but new holiday film emerges to challenge it

Venom 3: The Last Dance held on to the box office crown for the third week in a row, but got some competition from a variety of newcomers, including a new Christmas film.

The third and final installment in the Tom Hardy–led comic book trilogy pulled in $16.2 million over the weekend, but revenues were down 37 percent from the week before.

Overall, the action adventure starring the Hollywood hunk has been a big winner for Sony, grabbing more than $394 million globally.

Entering the contest in second place was The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

Judy Greer stars as a busy mom and the chairman of the annual Christmas pageant in her small town in the movie based on the popular 1972 children’s novel by the same name.

Venom 3: The Last Dance held on to the box office crown for the third week in a row, earning $16.2M over the weekend. The comic book flim has been a big winner for Sony, grabbing more than $394M globally

The season of love becomes a little more tense when a family of unruly kids decide they want to take all the parts in the annual celebration heralding the birth of Jesus.

The film — produced by the Kingdom Story Company, which was behind the popular Christian series The Chosen — benefited from word-of-mouth advertisement. It was distributed by Lionsgate.

‘I just think it’s something that literally everyone can see. You can go to the theater with your blood family, your chosen family, and I hope it’s something that people watch every year and it becomes a Christmas tradition,’ Greer told the Detroit News in her home state of Michigan.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever received an 89-percent rating from critics surveyed by Rotten Tomatoes, and it unwrapped $11.1 million its first weekend at the box office.

Hugh Grant is still as charming as ever, but he uses his talent for diabolical purposes in Heretic.

Two young Mormon sister missionaries, played by Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East, knock on the door of Grant’s house and are invited in to speak with him about their religion.

Unfortunately, the two young women find themselves trapped inside the house with a man determined to test their faith.

The psychological thriller has earned a 92-percent approval rating from the most prestigious film critics surveyed by Rotten Tomatoes.

Judy Greer stars as a busy mom and the chairman of the annual Christmas pageant in her small town in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The holiday film opened in second place, earning $11.1M

Hugh Grant is still as charming as ever, but he uses his talent for diabolical purposes in Heretic after he invites two Mormon missionaries into his home. The psychological thriller costarring Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East captured $11M and debuted at number three

The movie opened in more than 3200 theaters across the US for a healthy opening weekend of $11 million and third place.

The Wild Robot continued to attract audiences but did not fill as many seats as usual after seven weeks in theaters.

The animated adventure — featuring the voice of Lupita Nyong’o as the title character — dropped to fourth place with a weekend take of $6.65 million.

Smile 2 kept grinning all the way to the bank.

The thriller starring Naomi Scott as a pop star haunted by a terrifying entity landed in fifth place, earning $5 million. So far, the global take on the spooky thriller is more than $123 million.

Conclave continues to stir up audiences as it battles for moviegoers. The conspiracy thriller starring Stanley Tucci and Ralph Fiennes as Catholic cardinals looking to elect a new pope dropped to sixth place with a take of $4.1 million.

Seventh place went to Anora. Mikey Madison stars as a young sex worker who impetuously marries the son of a Russian oligarch, though her new in-laws are less than thrilled about the elopement

The romantic dramedy saw its audience size and earning increase once it was released in more theaters, collecting some $2.45 million over the weekend.

Not far behind were Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in Here. The multigenerational story set in one location was not well received by critics or audiences. After debuting in fifth place, the drama fell to eighth, earning only $2.426 million.

The Wild Robot continued to attract audiences but did not fill as many seats after seven weeks in theaters. TThe animated adventure — featuring the voice of Lupita Nyong’o as the title character — dropped to fourth place with a weekend take of $6.65M

Smile 2 kept grinning all the way to the bank, earning $5M and fifth place

Conclave continues to stir up audiences as it battles for moviegoers. The conspiracy thriller starring Stanley Tucci and Ralph Fiennes as Catholic cardinals looking for a new pope dropped to sixth place with a take of $4.1M

Seventh place went to Anora. Mikey Madison stars as a young sex worker who impetuously marries the son of a Russian oligarch. The film made $2.45M over the weekend

Not far behind were Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in Here. The multigenerational story sent in once location has not been well received by critics or audiences. After debuting in fifth place, the drama fell to eighth, earning only $ 2.426M

We Live in Time was in ninth place. The romantic drama starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield as a young couple looking at their own mortality continued to touch hearts, this weekend earning $2.21M

Terrifier 3 continued to bloody up the extended holiday season with a high body count. The thrill rounded out the top ten after five weeks in theaters, scaring up $1.47M in ticket sales

We Live in Time lived on in ninth place.

The romantic drama starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield as a young couple looking at their own mortality continued to touch hearts, this weekend earning $2.21 million.

And audiences just can’t stay away from Archie the clown. Terrifier 3 continued to bloody up the extended holiday season with a high body count.

The splatter thriller rounded out the top ten after five weeks in theaters, scaring up an additional $1.47 million in ticket sales.

November 11, 2024
Tom Hardy’s Wedding Avoidance Strategy and Awkward Reason for Not Being Invited
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Tom Hardy has revealed that he always tries to ‘swerve’ weddings.

The Hollywood star, 47, has been married to Charlotte Riley, 41, since 2014 and despite his own happy relationship, he admitted he isn’t ‘interested’ when it comes to others tying the knot.

During an appearance on Capital Breakfast with Jordan North, Chris Stark and Sian Welby on Thursday, he said: ‘I don’t really spend much time at weddings.

‘I like to swerve the old weddings and the tunes. Just me then that’s not interested?

‘Everybody does love a wedding, don’t they? I don’t get invited to weddings. I think it’s because people kind of know that I’m not into it.’

Tom Hardy, 47, has revealed that he tries to ‘swerve’ weddings, sharing that due to his lack interest many pals have stopped inviting him to their big day

The actor has been married to Charlotte Riley since 2014 and despite his own happy relationship, he admitted he isn’t very ‘interested’ when it comes to others tying the knot

The actor is father to 16-year-old son Louis with his ex-girlfriend Rachael Speed and then two children – whose names and genders have not been revealed publicly – with Charlotte.

He has played the title role of the Marvel superhero in the Venom franchise for almost a decade now, and explained that he took the part the part for his eldest at the time.

However, now that Louis is a teenager, he is not shy about sharing with his dad how he could improve on screen.

Jordan asked: ‘Yeah, because I remembered you saying you started it because your son loves the character. Is that still the case now? Is he still into Venom’

Tom replied: ‘Yeah, he is actually, he’s grown up now but he’s very articulate in helping me understand what I could do better.’

The actor often keeps his children out of the public eye, but his eldest did make an appearance at the film’s premiere earlier this week.

Tom’s latest film is the third and final instalment of the franchise, in which he stars as investigative journalist known as Eddie Brock in day-to-day life.

Over the course of two films so far, Tom’s alter-ego has become the host of an alien symbiote whose species plans to invade Earth.

Tom has played the title role of the Marvel antagonist in the Venom franchise for almost a decade now, and explained that he took the part the part for his son

The actor often keeps his children out of the public eye, but his eldest did make an appearance at the film’s premiere earlier this week (pictured: Louis Hardy)

Tom Hardy has played the titular role of Venom and investigative journalist Eddie Brock for almost a decade over the course of three films (pictured in Venom: The Last Dance)

In the third instalment of the Spiderman Universe franchise, both characters are on the run from their separate worlds

The character has been hailed as the most recognisable antagonist from the Spider-Man universe, and first appeared in the comic book series in May 1984.

The second instalment of the series saw the character face serial killer Cletus Kasady (Woody Harrelson) and in this one, both Eddie and Vemon are on the run from their respective worlds as fugitives.

For the new film , Tom’s character had to dance to a track by the legendary pop group ABBA, but admitted that it was all in fact CGI.

He said: ‘There’s a little bit of dancing in there as well yep.’

Asked by Jordan whether it was all CGI, he confirmed: ‘Yeah, that’s all visual effects.’

He also noted that there was also a professional dancer there on set with him so that some ‘actual’ footwork could make it onto the screen.

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October 24, 2024
Guess the famous father on the red carpet with his son
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An iconic Hollywood star’s son was the spitting image of his famous dad as he attended the Venom: The Last Dance premiere in London on Wednesday.

The 13-year-old is the son of a beloved British actor, who alongside starring as a Marvel anti-hero, is also an Academy Award-nominated and a BAFTA winner.

His step-mother is a well-known Peaky Blinders star and shares a step-sister and step-brother – but despite the huge fame, his dad is known for keeping his life and family quite private.

The teen was the spitting image of his famous dad as he graced the red carpet for the glitzy premiere of Venom: The Last Dance on Wednesday.

Can you guess who his famous father is?

An iconic Hollywood star’s son looked just like his dad as he attended the Venom: The Last Dance premiere in London on Wednesday

He is Louis Thomas Hardy – the son of Venom sensation Tom Hardy!

The 13-year-old showed off the same sharp cheekbones and blue eyes as the London-born star.

Tom, 47, welcomed oldest son Louis with ex girlfriend Rachel Spead, a casting director, as the pair allegedly met on set of the historical miniseries The Virgin Queen in 2005.

He met wife and English actress, 42, shortly after him and Rachel have split up around 2009.

And on Wednesday, Louis made a beaming appearance on the red carpet to celebrate his dad’s leading role in the new film of the beloved Marvel franchise.

He sported a stylish denim aviator jacket and dark denim, finishing off with Ugg boots.

Talking about Louis on an interview with Entertainment Tonight in 2018, The Revenant alum revealed his oldest son played a crucial role in his preparation to play the anti-hero.

‘He was pretty much in the driving seat for most of it, and I did use him as my anthology and mythology wizard.

He is Louis Thomas Hardy, 13, the son of Venom sensation Tom Hardy

Tom plays Marvel’s favourite anti-hero Eddie Brock/Venom, and is reprising his role for the third and final film in the trilogy

Tom welcomed Louis with ex girlfriend Rachel Speed but split shortly after; since 2014 he has been married to Peaky Blinders star Charlotte Riley, 42 (Tom and Charlotte seen in 2016)

‘He told me what I was doing wrong and I was doing more things wrong than I was doing right because children are deeply honest.

‘He was my little spirit guide in that aspect. So as far as I’m concerned, I passed his [test], and that’s the best I could do.’

Tom and Peaky Blinders favourite Charlotte found love after starring together in Wuthering Heights and eventually tied the knot in July 2014.

According to OK! Magazine, the lovebirds exchanged vows in a lavish ceremony located in the south of France.

The couple welcomed their first baby girl in 2015 but never revealed the tot’s name.

Tom opened up about his second-born during an interview with Esquire in May 2016 – revealing that the first few days of his newborn’s life had been rough on his schedule.

‘If anyone else did that to you, you’d have them up at the Hague for war crimes,’ he joked about his lack of sleep.

They also a baby boy in 2019, with The Sun reporting at the time they named him Forrest as a tribute to the legendary 1994 film.

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October 24, 2024
Ted Lasso Stars Sizzle at Venom Premiere

Ted Lasso stars Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple reunited at the Venom: The Last Dance UK premiere in London on Wednesday.

The pair shared a sweet embrace and enjoyed catching up on the red carpet at the star-studded event, held at the BFI IMAX Waterloo.

Hannah, 50, put on a busty display in a plunging black pvc maxi dress, teamed with strappy heels and silver jewellery.

Juno, 35, flaunted her incredible figure and inked skin in a very racy black cut-out gown, with a floral neck detail.

Elsewhere, leading man Tom Hardy, 46, showed off his quirky style in a navy T-shirt with chalk scribbled across the front.

Ted Lasso stars Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple looked happy as they reunited at the Venom: The Last Dance UK premiere in London on Wednesday

The pair shared a sweet embrace and enjoyed catching up on the red carpet at the star-studded event, held at the BFI IMAX Waterloo

Tom, who still had the chalk in his hand, completed the look with a knitted cardigan and trousers.

Strictly star JB Gill and his pro dance partner Amy Dowden looked glamorous as they hit the red carpet

The Last Dance is the third installment of the Venom movies and hits theaters on October 25.

Tom looked suitably terrifying in the trailer for Venom: The Last Dance as he teased the conclusion of the superhero trilogy.

The actor, 46, is seen playing the dual roles of Eddie Brock and Spider-Man villain Venom in the teaser for the final instalment of the film series.

It becomes apparent that the duo will be forced to deal with an alien from Venom’s home planet, at the same time as being hunted by government.

Hannah, 50, put on a busty display in a plunging black pvc maxi dress, teamed with strappy heels

Juno, 35, flaunted her incredible figure in a very racy black cut-out gown, with a floral neck detail

Juno was joined by her boyfriend Michal Szymanski

Tom Hardy, 46, who is the lead in the film, showed off his quirky style in a navy T-shirt with chalk scribbled across the front

Tom, who still had the chalk in his hand, completed the look with a knitted cardigan and trousers

A teaser for the film’s plot reads: ‘Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie’s last dance.’

The trailer sees the Hollywood star once again getting in on the action, transforming into Venom to chow down on several criminals, while continuing to make quips.

Fugitives Eddie and Venom are seen on the run, fighting off attacks underwater and avoiding explosions, before engaging in a battle with an alien monster on top of a plane.

Ted Lasso star Juno Temple makes her debut as scientist Dr. Payne, warning about the importance of keeping the existence of alien life secret.

While actor Chiwetel Ejiofor – who previously played Dr Strange villain Karl Mordo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – takes centre stage as Orwell Taylor, a military soldier intent on tracking down Eddie and Venom.

There are also glimpses of Stephen Graham’s Patrick Mulligan, while Peggy Lu returns as fan-favourite Mrs. Chen and Notting Hill star Rhys Ifans is briefly seen making an appearance.

Strictly star JB Gill and his pro dance partner Amy Dowden looked glamorous as they hit the red carpet

Amy put on a glamorous display in a black patterned midi dress and silver heels

Cally Jane Beech and her partner DJ O’Neal posed up a storm on the red carpet

The Love Island star put on a busty display in a plunging black shimmering thigh-split gown

Tom’s growly Venom voice can be heard ominously saying: ‘Eddie… the time has come’ as the trailer closes on a signature wacky note, with the symbiote taking over a horse.

Tom first unveiled the news that he was working on a third and final instalment to the film trilogy last November.

The British actor and writer — who helped conceive the story for Venom 3 with the superhero film’s director Kelly Marcel — shared a black-and-white photo of the pair with stunt double Jacob Tomuri when he revealed the big news.

He captioned the photo: ‘V3N0M 3 The last dance — thankfully we are back to shooting.

‘And I want to take a moment just to thank all the teams thus far on the ride from V1 to here. All our fantastic Cast and crew — good friends and family — we’ve come a long way.’

Tom looked suitably terrifying in the new trailer for Venom: The Last Dance as he teased the conclusion of the superhero trilogy

The actor is seen playing the dual roles of Eddie Brock and Spider-Man villain Venom in the teaser for the final instalment of the film series.

It becomes apparent that the duo will be forced to deal with an alien from Venom’s home planet, at the same time as being hunted by government

He continued: ‘It’s been and continues to be a lot of fun this journey. There’s always hard turns to burn when we work, but doesn’t feel as hard when you love what you do and when you know you have great material and the support at all sides, of a great team.

‘Surrounded by talented and passionate departments and when surrounded by people you love and care about it doesn’t get any better.’

Tom went on to talk about ‘how proud’ he is of Kelly, who he described as his ‘director, writing partner and dear friend.’

He gushed: ‘Watching you taking the helm on this one fills me with pride,’ before sharing how it’s been his ‘honour’ to collaborate with her.

He went on: ‘Your instincts are always spot on. First class — I back you. 100%. As always. And I absolutely love working with you and watching you take on bigger challenges every time.’

October 23, 2024
British rap star wins gold medal in surprise career change

A British rap star has embarked on a surprise career change as it’s revealed he won a gold medal in the same jiu-jitsu competition that Hollywood star Tom Hardy triumphed in.

Tinie Tempah took to Instagram last weekend to show off his prize after emerging victorious at third annual Reorg Jiu Jitsu Championships held at East London University.

The 35-year-old, real name Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu, previously had a successful music career, releasing huge hits suck as Pass Out, Frisky and Invincible.

He also has numerous accolades under his belt including BRIT awards, MOBO awards and an Ivor Novello gong.

And Tinie recently added to his successes after dominating the competition after getting into the self-defence martial art back in 2020.

A British rap star has embarked on a surprise career change as it’s revealed he won a gold medal in the same jiu-jitsu competition that Hollywood star Tom Hardy triumphed in

Tinie Tempah took to Instagram last weekend to show off his prize after emerging victorious at third annual Reorg Jiu Jitsu Championships held at East London University.

The rapper won gold in same tournament film star Tom Hardy triumphed in two years ago [pictured]

Tinie took to social media to share a series of snaps of him wearing his medal as he celebrated his win with his team.

He also shared footage of himself grappling his opponent on the mat.

The triumphant rapper captioned his post writing: ‘REORG OPEN 2024 No Gi Gold! OSSSSSSSSS.’

So good he is at the sport that UFC fighter Conor McGregor heaped praise on him last year after he bagged another gold medal at the English BJJ Open.

Opening up about his love of jiu-jitsu back in 2022, Tinie said in an interview with Reorg Charity: ‘I got into jiu-jitsu a couple of years ago and it is incredible but really tough. I had done other martial arts before and a bit of boxing, but this really takes it to another level.

‘Nothing can quite describe what it feels like to have somebody spend five minutes trying really hard to choke you unconscious. But if you can get through that, you can get through anything.

‘The vibe is great because everyone is focused on getting better and they are all helping each other out. It sounds strange – helping each other out and beating each other up. It is all part of the fun!’

Tinie follows in the footsteps of film star Tom Hardy who proved he was a real life action star after winning two gold medals in a charity Jiu-Jitsu championship in 2022 – with his Army veteran opponent Danny Appleton admitting he had to ‘tap out’ before his arm was broken.

The 35-year-old, real name Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu, previously had a successful music career, releasing huge hits suck as Pass Out, Frisky and Invincible.

Tinie took to social media to share a series of snaps of him wearing his medal as he celebrated his win with his team.

The triumphant rapper captioned his post writing: ‘REORG OPEN 2024 No Gi Gold! OSSSSSSSSS.’

Opening up about his love of jiu-jitsu back in 2022, Tinie said: ‘I got into jiu-jitsu a couple of years ago and it is incredible but really tough. I had done other martial arts before and a bit of boxing, but this really takes it to another level’

Footage of the actor emerged showing him dominating the competition and winning all his matches at the REORG Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship at Aldersley Leisure Village in Wolverhampton.

Teesside-native Danny revealed he didn’t realise his opponent would be the Peaky Blinders star, who is a fellow blue belt, until reaching the semi-final.

He told LADbible of the ‘surreal’ experience: ‘I did try my best, but he was just a lot stronger than me, I’ve got to admit. He’s a strong guy and a talented guy, too.

‘I’ve got the story to tell, the kids were there to watch – which was the main thing – and I got a bronze medal – so it’s not at all a loss – and I lived to tell the tale.’

And on having to ‘tap out’, he confessed: ‘As soon as you know it’s straight and it’s on – if you don’t tap, your arm is going to snap. It’s as simple as that.’

Tinie follows in the footsteps of film star Tom Hardy who proved he was a real life action star after winning two gold medals in a charity Jiu-Jitsu championship in 2022

Close shave! His Army veteran opponent Danny Appleton (left) admitted he had to ‘tap out’ before his arm was broken

Tom started training with REORG and learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu while preparing for his role as a MMA fighter in the 2011 film Warrior (pictured)

Tom later told how practicing jiu-jitsu has been ‘key’ to helping his ‘well being’ as well as past battles with addiction and mental health.

He shared a passionate Instagram post about the positive impact the martial art has had on his life and said he participated in the competition as part of global non-profit organisation REORG.

Tom started training with REORG and learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu while preparing for his role as a MMA fighter in the 2011 film Warrior.

More recently, as part of his preparation for his role in 2018 Venom film, he transformed his physique with mixed martial arts workouts.

August 31, 2024
Tom Hardy rocks out on set of Venom 3 in NYC

Tom Hardy was spotted laughing with cast and crew members on the set of the latest Venom film in New York.

The actor, 46, whiled away the time by listening to music and checking his phone as he rubbed shoulders with his production team during a break between scenes.

Capone star Tom was wearing a grey T-shirt and dark blue jeans and between filming his scenes he donned a pair of chunky black glasses.

The grizzled-looking action star was also spotted laughing and chatting with members of the crew including director and screenwriter Kelly Marcel.

The pair looked relaxed as they walked along arm in arm between takes for the third instalment of the Venom film franchise.

Tom Hardy, 46, was spotted laughing with cast and crew members in between takes on the set of the latest Venom film in New York which resumed after four months of strikes

The grizzled-looking action star was also spotted laughing and chatting with members of the crew including director Kelly Marcel who walked along arm in arm

The actor was seen listening to music between takes and sporting a serious expression as he stared down at his phone when he wasn’t stepping in front of the camera

Tom was also seen getting into character and filming scenes for the superhero film, throwing a thumbs up to the director and camera man as he was filmed walking around the streets of New York.

The leading man confirmed production on Venom 3 had resumed after being halted for nearly four months due to the SAG-AFTRA strike in November last year.

The actor took to his Instagram page to announce that the cast and crew had already returned to set for filming.

The British actor and writer shared a black-and-white photo of the pair with stunt double Jacob Tomuri when he revealed the big news.

Alongside the photo, Tom wrote: ‘V3N0M 3❤️ The Last dance – thankfully we are back to shooting; and I want to take a moment just to thank all the teams thus far on the ride from V1 to here all our fantastic Cast and crew- good friends and family – we’ve come a long way – it’s been and continues to be a lot of fun this journey

‘there’s always hard turns to burn when we work but doesn’t feel as hard when you love what you do and when you know you have great material and the support at all sides, of a great team. surrounded by talented and passionate departments and when surrounded by people you love and care about it doesn’t get any better.

‘I want to mention very briefly how proud of my Director, writing partner and dear friend Kelly Marcel I am. watching you taking the helm on this one fills me with pride, it is an honour.

‘Trust, your gut, your instincts are always spot on. First class – I back you. 100 %. As always. And I absolutely love working with you and watching you take on bigger challenges everytime.

Tom was also seen getting into character and filming scenes for the superhero film, throwing a thumbs up to the director and camera man as he was filmed walking around New York

The leading man confirmed production on Venom 3 had resumed after being halted for nearly four months due to the SAG-AFTRA strike in November last year

The third film in the Marvel series follows Tom’s character Eddie as he goes on the run to escape being hunted down and captured by his enemies

‘And to my great friend, face plant chief operator and brother @jaketomuri Jacob you still look f all like me bro. Here’s to a great ride!!! #Venom3 #team. ❤️’

The third film in the Marvel series follows Tom’s character Eddie as he goes on the run to escape being hunted down and captured by his enemies.

The Revenant actor has been busy the past few months following the success of his latest film Bike Riders starring Austin Butler and Jodie Comer.

The film, which was released last month has been met with praise but fellow star Austin revealed that working with the British actor was ‘intense’.

Ahead of the film’s release on Friday, the pair headed to a BAFTA New York Screening at AMC Lincoln Square Theater where they discussed starring in the Jeff Nicholls drama.

Discussing his role in the film as young biker Benny, Austin admitted that there was one scene alongside Tom, who plays gang leader Johnny, which showed his ‘brilliance’ in displaying the intensity of their exchange.

He said: ‘That scene, what’s interesting about that scene was it was never written like that, and when we got there on set and just blocked out the scene he said ”right Tom you’ll be sitting on the bike there and Austin will come up on the crutch and you’ll stand six feet apart for that scene.”

The film’s leading man thanked the cast and crew for all their hard work when making the announcement that the production was back in action

‘We did it once like that, and then Tom walks up and gets as close as he does, and that’s the proximity you don’t normally get in your everyday life unless someone’s going to kiss you!

‘So, and he’s an intense guy. and so he’s holding that tension and Jeff talked about it because I couldn’t’ see the shot, they’re moving the camera and realising he’s getting closer and closer, and then Tom his brilliance cocks his head at one point and it just hit perfectly so you could see his face.’

August 4, 2024
Jennifer Aniston’s incredible stunt double dilemma: Can you tell them apart?

Stunt doubles are often the un-sung stars of Hollywood as they put their bodies and lives on the line in dangerous situations.

The week, Jennifer Aniston took the hit  by getting drenched in oil while filming The Morning Show instead of using her body double.

Body double scan make anywhere from £8,500 to £216,000 a year, with the average salary at around £38,762. Only a select few at the very top of the industry earn a six figure annual income.

Stunt doubles might be flown to exotic locations, but days can often be 14 hours long, not including night shifts and preparing for a stunt can take weeks of planning and rehearsing.

But thanks to the magic of editing, these daredevil doubles go unnoticed and sometimes look so similar to the stars it is hard to tell the apart…

Jennifer Aniston

Hollywood’s most incredible stunt doubles as Jennifer Aniston avoids using her lookalike (pictured) for a chaotic oil scene on The Morning Show – but can YOU tell them apart?

Earlier this week, Jennifer was drenched in oil while filming a scene for an upcoming fourth season of The Morning Show

Earlier this week, Jennifer was drenched in oil while filming a scene for an upcoming fourth season of The Morning Show.

While on set in New York City, the 55-year-old actress appeared convincingly shocked when a climate change protestor threw a bucket of fake oil all over her.

Just moments after arriving on set in her pristine look, she was spotted with the black tar-like substance covering her white blouse and khaki pants as well as dripping down her arms.

She looked displeased and made a disgruntled face as she continued to film the chaotic scene while portraying fictional TV anchor Alex Levy and live reporting from the make-believe protest.

However as she arrived on set she was spotted with her body double, who wore the same white, sleeveless button-down blouse tucked into a pair of khaki-colored, flared dress pants, but it seems she never got used.

The pair were both seen carrying a woven, orange leather crossbody purse and wore a dainty gold watch.

The blonde duo left their straight hair down and looked radiant in a light, dewy makeup look.

Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa has previously thanked his stunt double Kim Fardy, who had to grow out his tresses and facial hair, as they worked together on Fast X

Jason Momoa has previously thanked his stunt double Kim Fardy as they worked together on Fast X and Aquaman.

Both posing in eye-catching purple silk shirts tucked into matching wide legged trousers the duo posed for photos on set together.

Jason and Kim rocked their long waved tresses in high ponytails and the same facial hair.

The actor wrote: ‘Love you Kimmy so excited for the world to see FAST X I had the time of my life. Love this cast. So thankful to be apart of it. All my aloha j. mahalo to my amazing stunt team.’

For the roles, Kim, who stands 6ft 3in tall close to Jason’s 6ft 4in, previously revealed he had to bulk up and had to grow out both his head and facial hair to replicate the starring man’s thick locks.

Sophie Turner

Sophie Turner’s stand-in for Game of Thrones is such a dead ringer for Sansa Stark that even her then fiancé Joe Jonas mixed the pair up while filming

Sophie Turner’s stand-in for Game of Thrones is such a dead ringer for Sansa Stark that even her then fiancé Joe Jonas mixed the pair up while filming.

Laura Butler, from Ireland, was regularly confused for Sophie on set – and even the actress herself said their visual similarities were ‘weird’.

After signing up with an extras agency, Laura got a call inviting her to work as a stand-in for the show’s final series in October 2017.

Cast and crew regularly mistook Laura for her counterpart, with some getting as far as to congratulate her on her recent engagement before realising their mistake.

But it wasn’t until Sophie revealed in an interview that singer Joe had ‘tried to kiss her body double’ that Laura realised even he had confused the pair for each other.

Laura previously told MailOnline: ‘A lot of the people working behind the scenes did a double-take at me and joked that I even walk like her.

‘It was maybe things I wouldn’t pick up or notice in her but other people were noticing in me. It was strange.

‘There was another time when I was on set and Maisie Williams came on and looked at me and then looked at Sophie and was shocked at how similar and alike we were.’

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman

One could be forgiven for assuming their vision was blurred as Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman filmed their new film Deadpool 3 last year with their stunt doubles

One could be forgiven for assuming their vision was blurred as Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman filmed their new film Deadpool 3 last year.

The leading men were joined by two stunt doubles while filming fight scenes for the latest addition to the Marvel franchise.

With cameras rolling on the purpose built set, Ryan was dressed in his character’s red jumpsuit while involved in a heated battle with Hugh’s iconic Wolverine.

Hugh was seen striking a number of poses on set while in character as Wolverine, a character he last played in 2017 box-office hot Logan.

The actor wore a yellow and grey outfit as he prepared to grapple with Reynolds, who brandished his two signature katana swords.

The pair were later joined by stunt doubles, both dressed in identical costume, as they threw themselves into some of the sequence’s more physical elements.

Isla Fisher

Isla Fisher’s lookalike stunt doubles were dead ringers for her as they all stunned with the same waved fiery red tresses which were parted to the side

Elsewhere Isla has also shared a snap with her mystery stunt double while filming scenes for comedy flick Tag in 2017

She is known for her fiery red hair.

And Isla Fisher’s lookalike stunt doubles were dead ringers for her as they all stunned with the same waved long tresses which were parted to the side.

While on set in 2021 the three women beamed for a photo while all wearing the same green ribbed knitted jumper and blue jeans.

Isla shared the snap of the trio, who all posed facing the same way, to celebrate National Redhead Day.

‘Happy National Redhead Day from me and my two sisters,’ Isla captioned the post.

Elsewhere Isla has also shared a snap with her mystery stunt double while filming scenes for comedy flick Tag in 2017.

Beaming towards the camera, Isla and her bewigged doppelganger donned matching green polo shirts and black leggings.

Arron Taylor Johnson

Aaron Taylor-Johnson (right) cut a rugged figure as he was spotted with his lookalike stunt double on the set of movie Kraven The Hunter in 2022

In 2022, Arron Taylor Johnson cut a rugged figure as he was spotted with his lookalike stunt double on the set of movie Kraven The Hunter.

The actor showed off his fit physique as he wore a fitted white shirt which he wore unbuttoned to give a glimpse at his chest.

He wore a pair of smartly pressed black trousers while his stunt double wore exactly the same outfit.

The pair both wore the same necklace which featured a white tooth hanging on a black string.

Chris Hemsworth

Bobby Holland Hanton, Chris Hemsworth’s long-term stunt double previously revealed how the Thor star pushed him to the limit in the super hero franchise

Bobby, who stands 1.85, against the Thor star’s bulkier 1.93metres, said his diet and fitness routine including eating ten times a day and intense weight training to bulk up for Thor

Hollywood legend Chris Hemsworth doesn’t hold back when it comes to preparing for a role.

Bobby Holland Hanton, the Thor star’s long-term stunt double has revealed how Chris pushed him to the limit on the last film in the superhero franchise.

The megastar gave Bobby just eight weeks to bulk up for Thor: Blood and Thunder, the stuntman revealed.

It meant Bobby, who stands in for the superstar during certain action scenes, had to pack on 10kgs of muscle and consume 4,000 calories a day so he would transform into a convincing ‘Thor’.

Bobby, who stands 1.85metres, against the Thor star’s bulkier 1.93metres, had to rely on an intense diet and fitness routine.

Speaking to Hit Mid North Coast’s Krysti and Bodge in 2020 Bobby revealed what the Thor star is really like.

The UK-based athlete told the Australian radio hosts that he has ‘a great relationship’ and ‘understanding’ with Chris.

‘The actors I work with work really hard, especially Chris,’ Bobby said.

Bobby went on to reveal how Chris does most of the stunts, unless a dangerous move could see the actor risk an injury, leading to a delay in production.

‘Chris will say, “Bob, you jump in and do this”, because if Chris was to pick up an injury by doing it, it’s not that he can’t do it, it’s if he picked up an injury by doing it, then it would mean the production would have to stop.

‘That obviously costs a lot of money so it’s a knock-on effect.’

Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy’s stunt double Jake Tomuri revealed on social media he had ‘fun being thrown around’ while standing in for the actor while filming Venom

Tom Hardy’s stunt double Jake Tomuri revealed on social media he had ‘fun being thrown around’ while standing in for the actor while filming Venom.

The duo were all smiles as they posed for a photo together while wearing matching long sleeved top and navy checked pyjama bottoms.

Jake wrote: ‘We are Eddie! I had a lot of fun being thrown around on this one! Big thanks to @james.churchman and all the team for looking after me. If you haven’t seen it go check it out and enjoy the ride!! @venommovie @tomhardy #stunts’

Chris Pratt

While filming hit filming Jurassic World Dominion, Chris Pratt revealed it ‘takes a village’ to play him as he posed with stunt doubles Clay Chamberlin, Alistair Whitton and Chris Romrell

While filming hit filming Jurassic World Dominion, Chris Pratt took to Instagram to reveal it ‘takes a village’ to play him.

The star, who portrays Owen Grady in the action/sci-fi movies, posed alongside three of his stunt doubles from the film.

Chris was seen wearing his iconic khaki shirt over a navy jumper, jeans and boots alongside Clay Chamberlin, Alistair Whitton and Chris Romrell, who also donned the same outfit.

The Hollywood star wrote: ‘It takes a village of me’s to be me’.

Tom Holland

Following the 2021 release of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Tom Holland thanked his stunt doubles, Luke Scott and Greg Townley, for their work on the film

Following the 2021 release of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Tom Holland thanked his stunt doubles, Luke Scott and Greg Townley, for their work on the film.

He seemed in good spirits as he shared a snap from the set as the trio wore matching Spider-Man suits.

Luke and Greg were seen standing in the same pose as they held actor Tom in their arms.

Tom wrote: ‘Without these legends this movie wouldn’t be half as good. Thank you lads for your hard work and dedication.

‘From Luke’s crash into the stairs to Greg’s falling through the floor to me stubbing my little toe on the glider. It’s been an adventure. Love you lads.’

Brie Larson

Brie Larson showed true class when she won the Best Fight Award at the MTV Movie & TV Awards for her role as Carol Danvers in Captain Marvel

Brie Larson showed true class when she won the Best Fight Award at the MTV Movie & TV Awards for her role as Carol Danvers in Captain Marvel as he dedicated the honour to her two female stunt doubles.

The long hours of getting toned for the role and filming the intense scenes was all worth as she received the gong alongside her doubles, Joanna Bennett and Renae Moneymaker.

‘This is so cool,’ an excited Larson began when she accepted her golden popcorn trophy alongside the two ladies.

After acknowledging MTV and the fans, she continued, ‘But I wanted to take this moment to really say thank you to these two women who are standing here beside me.

‘These are the women who trained me and were also the stunt doubles for Captain Marvel.

She added, ‘I could not have made this film without them. They are really the base line of who she is. They’re the living embodiment of Captain Marvel.’

She said: ‘These are the women who trained me and were also the stunt doubles for Captain Marvel. I could not have made this film without them’

Eventually Larson let Bennett and Moneymaker take the spotlight.

They wasted little time in thanking Larson for giving praise to the film and television industry’s stunt community.

‘It was such an honor to work on this film and be part of bringing such a strong female character to life and to be able to do it together was just such a special experience for all of us,’ Bennett said.

Moneymaker revealed that she and Bennett grew up together and that they had similar dreams and aspirations when they were kids.

‘As young girls, [we] wanted to be just like Lara Croft and G.I. Jane, so its a real honor to be a part of this character and hopefully pass along some of that inspiration and strength that those iconic women brought to us,’ she said.

Harrison Ford

Stunt coordinator Mike Massa has worked as Harrison Ford’s stunt double in ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Mike prepared to perform as Harrison Ford’s double on the set of Star Wars: The Force Awakens which was released in December 2015

Stunt coordinator Mike Massa has worked as Harrison Ford’s stunt double in ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Harrison’s stand in has previously been seen several times filming dramatic scenes for the blockbusters.

Mike was seen sporting several black dots drawn on his face for CGI in post-production.

Following the scenes, Harrison and Mike posed for a photo together sporting the same leather jacket and shirt.

Mike has also shared several Instagram photos while having his hair and makeup done ahead of filming on set.

Amy Shumer

Fans might have been doing a double take when Amy Schumer posed with her double Meredith Richardson while filming I Feel Pretty in 2018

Fans might have been doing a double take when Amy Schumer posed with her double Meredith Richardson while filming I Feel Pretty in 2018.

The actress and stunt star looked identical as they both wore their long blonde tresses in neat braids.

The duo also sported matching black and white long sleeved top and navy tracksuit bottoms as they posed on set.

She wrote: ‘2nd movie with @bamastunts and couldn’t love her more!’

August 4, 2024
Tom Hardy, 46, Unrecognizable in Edgy Outfit, Mobbed by Fans outside London Restaurant

Tom Hardy nearly slipped under the radar on Thursday as he went out for a meal in London looking almost unrecognisable.

The actor, 46, put on a casual and trendy display in a tight-fitted white T-shirt, showing off his toned biceps and array of tattoos.

He teamed the shirt with a pair of quirky oversized jeans adorned with a colourful skull design across his behind.

Tom added a pair of black Nike Air Jordans to complete his look and an expensive looking gold watch.

But the Venom star appeared to be putting on a low-profile, hiding behind a pair of glasses and a scruffy beard.

Tom Hardy nearly slipped under the radar on Thursday as he went out for a meal in London looking almost unrecognisable

The actor, 46, put on a casual and trendy display in a tight-fitted white T-shirt, showing off his toned biceps and array of tattoos as he briefly left the restaurant to take a phone call

He teamed the shirt with a pair of quirky oversized jeans adorned with a colourful skull design across his behind and a pair of black Nike Air Jordans

He briefly left the restaurant he was dining in to take a phone call, but his movie star good looks ensured he was unable to go unnoticed for long.

Tom was soon swarmed by hoards of excited fans clamouring for his attention, and he graciously signed several autographs.

The Oscar nominee is fresh off winning praise for his latest film The Bikeriders, which premiered last month.

The Jeff Nicholls drama is based on Danny Lyon’s 1967 photobook of the same name, and focuses on the midwestern motorcycle gang The Vandals, and its evolution from a tight-knit family to a violent syndicate.

Tom plays gang leader Johnny Davis, opposite Austin Butler as young biker Benny Cross and Jodie Comer as Benny’s wife Kathy Bauer.

Austin recently reflected on filming alongside his ‘intense’ co-star Tom in the film, admitting there was one scene, which showed his ‘brilliance’ in displaying the intensity of their exchange.

During a Q&A in New York last month, he said: ‘That scene, what’s interesting about that scene was it was never written like that, and when we got there on set and just blocked out the scene he said ”right Tom you’ll be sitting on the bike there and Austin will come up on the crutch and you’ll stand six feet apart for that scene.”

‘We did it once like that, and then Tom walks up and gets as close as he does, and that’s the proximity you don’t normally get in your everyday life unless someone’s going to kiss you!

The Oscar nominee is fresh off winning praise for his latest film The Bikeriders, which premiered last month (pictured in film)

Tom plays gang leader Johnny Davis, opposite Austin Butler as young biker Benny Cross and Jodie Comer as Benny’s wife Kathy Bauer (Tom and Austin pictured)

‘So, and he’s an intense guy. and so he’s holding that tension and Jeff talked about it because I couldn’t’ see the shot, they’re moving the camera and realising he’s getting closer and closer, and then Tom – his brilliance cocks his head at one point and it just hit perfectly so you could see his face.’

But photographer Danny Lyon made bizarre claims about Tom on the on-set atmosphere of the film back in March.

Famous snapper Danny, 82, claimed he was told not to look at Tom during a visit to the set in Cincinnati where the film was being shot.

The Bikeriders was inspired by Danny’s photo book of the same name, so he was invited to watch them during shooting.

In his new memoir, This Is My Life I’m Talking About, he details travelling to meet Tom where he was working.

However, he reveals he never actually got to meet the Dark Knight Rising star because he was warned not to look at Tom at all, before being ordered to watch from behind a tree.

Danny said: ‘They tried to keep me away but I finally get there. It’s f***ing freezing. I just want to meet Tom Hardy.

‘He gets on set and they say, “You can’t look at him”. I said, ‘”What do you mean? Why can’t I look at him?” They say, “Oh, he doesn’t like it”. So they make me hide behind a tree and all this bulls**t.’

Austin recently reflected on filming alongside his ‘intense’ co-star Tom in the film, admitting there was one scene, which showed his ‘brilliance’ in displaying the intensity of their exchange (pictured at premiere)

Famous snapper Danny Lyon (pictured), 82, has claimed he was told not to look at the actor, 46, during a visit to the set in Cincinnati where the film was being shot

However, he reveals he never actually got to meet the Dark Knight Rising star because he was warned not to look at Tom at all, before being ordered to watch from behind a tree (pictured March)

The claims come soon after Patrick Stewart spoke about Tom’s aloof manner on set when they worked together at the start of his career.

The actors were working on Star Trek: Nemesis and Patrick claimed he didn’t believe Tom’s career would take off, partly due to his apparent dismissive nature.

The Jean-Luc Picard actor wrote in his memoir that they never developed a strong relationship during filming.

Ironically, Tom was playing the villain, Shinzon, who was a clone of Jean-Luc, but that on-screen connection didn’t translate to a behind-the-scenes rapport.

Patrick wrote: ‘I didn’t have a single exciting scene to play, and the actor who portrayed the movie’s villain, Shinzon, was an odd, solitary young man from London. His name was Tom Hardy.’

He claimed Tom was more interested in spending his downtime with his girlfriend instead of building connections with the experienced group of actors in the cast.

Patrick claimed: ‘Tom wouldn’t engage with any of us on a social level. Never said, ‘Good morning,’ never said, ‘Goodnight,’ and spent the hours he wasn’t needed on set in his trailer with his girlfriend.’

But even though he described his interactions with Tom as cold, he was also careful to clarify that the Inception actor was never explicitly rude or difficult.

The claims come soon after Patrick Stewart spoke about Tom’s aloof manner on set when they worked together at the start of his career (pictured together in 2002)

The actors were working on Star Trek: Nemesis (pictured) and Patrick claimed he didn’t believe Tom’s career would take off, partly due to his apparent dismissive nature

‘He was by no means hostile — it was just challenging to establish any rapport with him,’ he wrote.

In 2022, an insight into Tom and Charlize Theron explosive relationship on the set of Mad Max was revealed by the cast and crew.

It was reported that their working relationship devolved to the point that the stars got into shouting matches, with Charlize calling Tom a ‘f***ing c***’ after he made her wait on set for hours.

The claims were made in New York Times columnist Kyle Buchanan’s book Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild And True Story Of Mad Max: Fury Road.

In an excerpt published by Vanity Fair, members of the production detailed how Charlize, got a female producer to be with her at all times as ‘protection’.

Tom starred as the title character, who was played by Mel Gibson in the first three films in the series, while Charlize starred as newcomer Imperator Furiosa, a lieutenant to the villain Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne) who turns against her leader to team-up with Max.

Natascha Hopkins, a stunt double on Fury Road, recounted how Charlize didn’t want to waste time on set, as she was a new mother at the time and was balancing her role with parenting.

But camera operator Mark Goellnicht recalled how Tom was often late for the start of shooting.

In 2022, an insight into Tom and Charlize Theron explosive relationship on the set of Mad Max was revealed by the cast and crew (pictured)

It was reported that their working relationship devolved to the point that the stars got into shouting matches, with Charlize calling Tom a ‘f***ing c***’ after he made her wait on set for hours (pictured together in 2015)

He recounted one day when Charlize was on set at eight o’clock sharp and got her makeup and costume set up before getting into the film’s War Rig.

However, despite producers making a ‘special request’ for Tom to show up on time, it would be hours more before he arrived.

‘Gets to nine o’clock, still no Tom,’ Goellnicht recounted. ”Charlize, do you want to get out of the War Rig and walk around, or do you want to . . .’

‘No, I’m going to stay here.’ She was really going to make a point. She didn’t go to the bathroom, didn’t do anything. She just sat in the War Rig.’

Tom finally arrived after 11am, while Charlize had remained in the vehicle the entire time.

July 25, 2024
Sarah Jessica Parker’s new co-star: Logan Marshall-Green
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Sarah Jessica Parker was pictured on the set for And Just Like That this week with her new co-star Logan Marshall-Green.

The third season of the Max hit series will air next year, with the actor, 47, signing on for a reoccurring role.

Sarah has reprised he role as wealthy widow Carrie Bradshaw, who’s love life is once again in turmoil after her fiancé Aidan Shaw (John Corbett) asked for a break.

The details of Logan’s character are currently unknown, and it’s unclear if he will be a potential love interest for Carrie considering she was also spotted dining with new recurring guest star Jonathan Cake.

But who is Logan and where do we know him from?

Sarah Jessica Parker was pictured on the set for And Just Like That this week with her new co-star Logan Marshall-Green

The third season of the Max hit series will air next year, with the actor, 47, signing on for a reoccurring role

South Carolina-born Logan is best-known for his roles as Ryan’s bad boy brother Trey Atwood in The O.C. and Dean Bendis in U.S. TV show Dark Blue.

Viewers may also know him from Spider-Man: Homecoming, Prometheus and his most recent TV series Big Sky.

He has long been compared to British star Tom Hardy and has acknowledged the similarities between them, but pointed out he actually has a twin-brother called Taylor.

He told Elle.com: ‘I’d be honoured to be in the same sentence as Tom Hardy. I’ve been a twin since the day I was born – fraternal, but we look a lot alike – so I’ve already been mixed up with another man my entire life.’

On Monday, Sarah dressed in a nude long-sleeve Donna Karan New York top, Maison Margiela denim skirt, and Maison Margiela white Mary Janes selected by costume designers Molly Rogers and Danny Santiago.

Meanwhile, Logan was seen in a grey ‘Dead Wait’ T-shirt French-tucked into belted blue jeans as he carried Carrie’s runaway cat Shoe back to her home.

Season three will also see the return of John Corbett, who plays Bradshaw’s passive-aggressive ex-fiancé Aidan Shaw.

In the season two finale, the Virginia-based furniture designer informed Carrie he needed a five-year break from her in order to focus on his troubled teenage son after she sold her beloved West Village apartment to fit his three sons.

South Carolina-born Logan is best-known for his roles as Ryan’s bad boy brother Trey Atwood in The O.C. and Dean Bendis in U.S. TV show Dark Blue (pictured in The O.C in 2004)

Viewers may also know him from Spider-Man: Homecoming and 2012’s Prometheus (pictured)

His most recently starred in TV series Big Sky (pictured right)

He has long been compared to British star Tom Hardy (right) and has acknowledged the similarities between them (pictured left in 2018)

He told Elle.com: ‘I’d be honoured to be in the same sentence as Tom Hardy. I’ve been a twin since the day I was born – fraternal, but we look a lot alike’ (pictured in 2012)

Season two also saw newly-sober Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon) go back to work and navigate her post-breakup relationship with the dreaded Che Diaz (Sara Ramirez) and Charlotte York Goldenblatt (Kristin Davis) leave some of her domestic duties in order to got back to work at a gallery.

Sharing her excitement over what’s in store for the HBO drama, which resumed filming in March, Jessica said: ‘The city continues to be this banquet of opportunity.

‘We have these wonderful new cast members, who are no longer new, so there is that.

‘And I think that Carrie is at a point in her life when this unthinkable event happened and then she realized that life is short and now it’s time to evolve and commit more so to being the relevant person she wants to be.

‘So, what does that mean? And where might that take a person? And Aidan does play a somewhat significant part of that quest, so we’re excited.’

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Who is Sarah Jessica Parker’s new co-star Logan Marshall-Green as the duo are seen filming And Just Like That
July 3, 2024