Actor Tom Hardy reminisces about appearing as a 'Muppet' during one of the fight sequences in 'Havoc'.
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Tom Hardy, best known for his role in Venom, dishes on the grueling scenes in his upcoming action flick, Havoc. The film packs a punch, with some intense sequences that proved quite a challenge for the 47-year-old actor.
During an interview, Hardy shared one particular scene that gave him a run for his money. It wasn't technical issues that bogged him down; it was something more.
The Mad Max: Fury Road alum reminisced about the infamous "Medusa fight scene" in the movie, which left him drenched and near exhaustion. "I had on a thermal and a shirt, a wool shirt, and a T-shirt. It was sweltering summer heat."
"Halfway through the first take, I was like, 'I'm not gonna make it. I'm not gonna make the day, Gareth.' I even joked about cutting off the sleeves," Hardy confessed to Radio Times.
Hardy requested director Gareth Evans to do just that, alter his costume for comfort. In the end, he donned a bolero shirt with only two buttons, layered with a Patagonia fleece, and topped it off with an ice pack. "With these adjustments, I managed to power through," he added.
In the final stretch of the fight scene, Hardy reckoned he looked like he was sporting a "Muppet suit in the sunlight."
With its release scheduled on Netflix on April 25, Evans' Havoc promises to be an adrenaline-pumping affair.
The "Medusa fight scene" is a pivotal moment in Havoc, set in a raucous nightclub named "Medusa." This setting serves as the perfect backdrop for clashes between the protagonist, Walker, and triad members. The multi-level architecture of the nightclub complicates the choreography and makes filming particularly challenging.
Hardy describes this scene as demanding, battling the elements and his costume. He was swathed in thick layers, leaving him sweltering in the summer heat. Despite the difficulty, his passion and resilience shone through. By the end, you'd think he was sporting a peculiar combination of costume elements, earning his comparison to a "Muppet suit."
- Tom Hardy, the actor who portrayed Venom, shared that he struggled with a demanding fight scene in his upcoming Netflix movie, Havoc, which is set in a nightclub called Medusa.
- Hardy, during an interview with Radio Times, admitted to nearly giving up during the filming of the infamous "Medusa fight scene," as he wore thick layers in the scorching summer heat.
- To cope with the heat and difficulty of the fight scene, Hardy requested director Gareth Evans to alter his costume, eventually donning a bolero shirt with only two buttons and an ice pack.
- The "Medusa fight scene" is a crucial moment in Havoc, showcasing clashes between the protagonist, Walker, and triad members amidst the multi-level architecture of the nightclub, making filming particularly challenging.
- In the end, despite the tough conditions, Hardy's passion and resilience shone through, with him resembling a "Muppet suit in the sunlight" due to his peculiar outfit combination.
