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Since Tom Hardy is about to begin filming his latest project, Havoc, let’s take a walk down Hardy street and remember Tom Hardy’s 7 Greatest Performances

7. The Take

The Take is a 4-part mini-series, adapted from Martina Cole’s novel of the same name, which aired oSky One aired The Take, a four-part miniseries based on Martina Cole’s same-titled novel, in 2009. In addition to Hardy, a talented cast includes Brian Cox, Kierston Wareing, Shaun Evans, and Riley’s now-wife, Charlotte Riley.

The actor plays the lead role of the pit bull-like Freddie Jackson in his unhinged, vicious quest to become London’s most feared gangster.

6. The Drop

During a robbery gone wrong, Hardy’s character Bob Saginowski is caught up in the criminal underworld along with his cousin Marv. The Drop is not your typical gangster movie. It is more of a character-driven drama that shows people cannot simply be categorized as good or bad; some need to do whatever it takes to survive.

Hardy plays Bob as a softer and more likable character than some of his more intense roles. One of the biggest draws of the film is the final role played by the late, great James Gandolfini.

5. Locke

The foreman of the biggest concrete pour in Europe abandons his job on the eve of the pour to attend the birth of a child from a one-night stand during a business trip. As he drives from the construction site in Birmingham to London, he makes and receives calls from his wife, son, colleagues, and the mother of his new child.

This may not sound like much written down, but this great film wins out for its flawless simplicity and exquisite execution.

4. Legend

In this gripping crime drama, Hardy sets himself apart from other actors. Critics might not have agreed with the film’s success, but we believe Hardy’s performance is superb. The stunt double Jacob Tomuri and director Brian Helgeland deserve a lot of praise for the technical effort that went into Hardy’s twin performance.

Because the twins are so different, have different quirks, and distinct speaking voices (from the off-balance boom of Ronnie’s to the smooth smoothness and rhythms of Reggie’s) few were surprised to see Hardy win the best actor in a British Independent Film award at the BIFAs.

3. Peaky Blinders

During the second series of the critically acclaimed BBC series Peaky Blinders, Tom Hardy joined the cast in yet another collaboration with Steven Knight. Hardy portrays Jewish gang leader Alfie Solomons, an unpredictable and feared figure in the criminal underworld of 1920’s England.

Alfie’s untidy beard, intense stare, and raspy voice make him a character worth watching. You feel the need to box smart dose old Alfie, sometimes a friend, sometimes a foe. A tense atmosphere oozes from Hardy whenever he appears on screen as if the viewers want more

2. Bronson

A famous and violent prisoner in Britain gives a blinding performance in the film. Bronson has a long history of convictions for crimes such as armed robbery, wounding with intent, and grievous bodily harm.

As a prisoner, he assaulted fellow inmates and guards and even staged provocative one-man protests from the roof. Hardy’s portrayal of Bronson, who now goes by the name Charles Salvador, is unquestionably ferocious. Hardy can be found engaging in full-frontal nudity again, but this time it’s usually before he greases himself up, screams obscenities, or fights off groups of prison guards.

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1. Stuart: A Life Backwards

Tom Hardy’s 7 Greatest Performances

Stuart Clive Shorter is a troubled Cambridge man described by his friend Alexander Masters (Benedict Cumberbatch) as a heroin addict and a street raconteur in this one-off BBC TV drama.

During a campaign to free two unfairly jailed social workers, Alexander decides to write Stuart’s story. Stuart’s sad but sometimes hilarious life unflinchingly unfolds throughout the book. The story recounts horrifying abuse aside from Stuart’s mental health issues and homelessness. It received an AFTA nomination.

Some may wonder if Hardy’s own successful battle with alcohol and crack addiction informed his performance. Stuart’s display is a nuanced tour de force, whether he stands close to others, shows Stuart’s muscular dystrophy through crumpled, angled body movements, or stabbing himself while naked in a flat he has torched.

Emotional hilarious and worth its weight in gold!

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  8. […] Tom Hardy is everyone’s favorite, but there’s a reason why the British actor is currently the number one choice to replace Daniel Craig. In addition to his acting skills in films like The Dark Knight Rises and Mad Max: Fury Road, he has also shown a physical transformation throughout his career that would lend itself to a Bond role. […]

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