الوسم: Tom Hardy

  • Tom Hardy Leads Action in Gareth Evans’ Havoc Trailer

    Tom Hardy Leads Action in Gareth Evans’ Havoc Trailer

    In the thrilling trailer for Havoc, Tom Hardy dives into the seedy depths of the criminal underworld in Gareth Evans’ latest action film.

    Hardy portrays Walker, a seasoned detective tasked with probing a grisly massacre in Chinatown linked to a botched drug transaction. As the investigation unfolds, Walker discovers that the primary suspect is Charlie (played by Justin Cornwell), the estranged son of Mayor Lawrence Beaumont (Forest Whitaker). The mayor pressures Walker to recover Charlie, threatening to expose the detective’s questionable practices if he fails. “You won’t escape this city alive without my assistance,” Walker warns Charlie as they scheme together to flee.

    As Walker becomes more involved in protecting Charlie, he attracts a host of adversaries: a corrupt politician, a powerful crime syndicate, and even some of his own colleagues. For Walker, the path forward seems to lead only to violence, with the fiery trailer hinting at several intense and gory action sequences.

    Havoc also features performances from Jessie Mei Li, Quelin Sepulveda, Luis Guzmán, Michelle Waterson, Sunny Pang, Jim Caesar, Xelia Mendes-Jones, Yeo Yann Yann, and Timothy Olyphant.

    Gareth Evans not only directs but also writes Havoc, which began production in July 2021. Although filming wrapped by October 2021, reshoots were postponed until July 2024 due to the Hollywood strikes, adding to the project’s delays. Evans partners with Hardy, Ed Talfan, and Aram Tertzakian as producers.

    Renowned for his work in the action genre, Evans has created three celebrated Indonesian thrillers: 2009’s Merantau, 2011’s The Raid, and 2014’s The Raid 2, all praised for their exceptional technical execution. Havoc marks Evans’ first directorial effort since 2018’s Apostle.

    Netflix is set to premiere Havoc on April 25, 2025.

  • Tom Hardy Becomes A Fixer In Crime Family For MobLand Trailer

    Tom Hardy Becomes A Fixer In Crime Family For MobLand Trailer

    In the official trailer for MobLand, Tom Hardy portrays a fixer who discovers the dangers of crossing his employer’s family. This upcoming crime series is set to debut on Paramount+.

    Pierce Brosnan takes on the role of Conrad Harrigan, the head of a ruthless crime family based in London. “When someone forgets their place, I have a man for that,” Conrad asserts, before the footage transitions to Hardy’s character, Harry Da Souza, who serves as the Harrigan family’s fixer. Conrad also refers to his wife Maeve (played by Helen Mirren) as the most “dangerous” member of the family.

    The Harrigan family finds themselves embroiled in a violent conflict with their adversaries, the Stevenson family. Caught in the crossfire, Harry’s loyalties are pushed to the limit in this turf war. “Power is a greedy beast, and there’s always someone looking to snatch what’s mine,” Conrad warns just as the gritty action kicks off.

    MobLand boasts a stellar cast that includes Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, Anson Boon, Mandeep Dhillon, Jasmine Jobson, Geoff Bell, Daniel Betts, Lisa Dwan, and Emily Barber.

    This series was initially conceived as The Donovans, a spin-off from Ray Donovan that delved into the family’s London backstory. However, the connection to Ray Donovan was ultimately dropped, leading to the creation of this independent crime drama.

    Tom Hardy walks and looks up in Mobland.
    Paramount+

    Guy Ritchie serves as an executive producer for MobLand. He is well-known for his crime films, including Snatch, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and The Gentlemen. Ritchie has also adapted The Gentlemen into a television series for Netflix, which premiered in March 2024 and has already been renewed for a second season.

    Ronan Bennett, who is also among the executive producers, has gained recognition for his work on The Day of the Jackal, which recently concluded its first season as Peacock’s most-watched drama. The series has been picked up for a second season as well.

    Viewers can catch the premiere of MobLand on Sunday, March 30, exclusively on Paramount+.