I was in the Bat-cave when I received the Bat-signal for more blokes (the Bloke-Signal?). Luckily, Tom Hardy premiered his film Locke last night in Birmingham, England and we have the photos. We haven’t seen Tom this cleaned-up and slender in a while. Seriously, a fresh shave, a decent haircut and he doesn’t look so “meaty”. It’s a nice change of pace, although I guess I’m one of the few women who really got into the scruffy ginger beard. It was hot. Still, it’s nice to see his lips. Unf.
Anyway, Tom posed with Steve Knight, the writer/director of Locke. Tom’s “wife” (???) Charlotte “Charlie” Riley was not there, at least not that I see. I wouldn’t have thought to put a puffy thermal vest with a sports jacket, but there you go. Oddly, Tom’s ensemble kind of works. Such a bloke. While promoting Locke, Tom said that he did a Welsh accent in the film because the character of Ivan “just felt Welsh to me, to be honest.”
“…He’s this really down-to-earth guy who manages to exhibit a great deal of grace under pressure. So while all these crises are going on and people are losing their heads around him, he somehow manages to keep it together. As a result, I figured he needed to sound soothing and centred, so I listened a lot to Burton doing Dylan Thomas and attempted to emulate him. God, I wish I had a voice like Burton’s – but I don’t , sadly.”
No, Tom doesn’t have Richard Burton’s powerful, beautiful voice. But Tom has his own lovely voice, sort of like the English version of Edward Burns.
Contact Music had a piece about how Tom should be the next James Bond, which is just another blah piece of speculation. I don’t even think Bond should go in that kind direction. I’d rather see Chiwetel Ejiofor in the role, honestly.
Photos courtesy of WENN.
Until there was nothing left of him……………………
Yea I was going to say, I;d hit it, and hit it again, and keep hitting it till I could hit it no more…then i’d hit it again. Have you guys seen Wuthering Heights with him as Heathcliff? Dear Lord he is something beautiful…
Not until he gets his teeth fixed.
What about his over plucked eye brows????
OMG I did not notice that at all
Hmmm, maybe that’s why he’s not showing his teeth in any of the pictures?
Don’t care. I so would. He’s extremely sexy.
Awe I think his teeth give him more character.
Like his wonky teeth. Think it makes him look “normal”. What I hate the most is the very fake not natural white,overly bleached teeth, perfect & unnaturally straight, most of Hollywood sports. So white and straight they look like they have a mouth full of chicklets.
Even men celebs need stylists. The jacket is OK, and I’m not against the puffy vest. But the tie looks like a really bad 80’s Dad tie and the pants are ill fitting.
Yep, I would even though I prefer scruffy, stocky Hardy.
I would hit til it hit me back, then start all over again. I have to watch that film he did with the Batch, as they are my top two men. I could alternate days with them…sigh
Beard or my lady bits go ho-hum. I need the scruff.
I’d have to lock him in our secret shag cabin and awai for the beard to return full-force.
Nah, I’ll leave him for OKitt.
Thank you. This one is mine.
He looks sexy as f*ck but the slicked-back hair makes me angry. Don’t do that, Tom. It’s bad…like 80s bad.
Agreed.
I’m too busy with GingerDong (luckily there are SO many to choose from) to bother with HardyDong.
Why is he wearing a bodywarmer under a coat?
Blokewear. Blokes have no abilities in sartorial matters. And they don’t have GQ running around behind them ready to enumerate their ensembles, so it doesn’t matter.
I should have guessed. Mine wont be parted from his bodywarmer.
I keep leaving it out in the hope the cats shred it.
Mine wears shorts (and boots) in the winter. Shudder.
I can barely bring myself to type this but…
Mine has never really cared what he wears. Hes in the “cant be arsed, its all clothes” camp.
He has started wearing his flip flops (with toe thong bit, so not pool shoes) but with socks so hes like a giant grumpy geisha in sports socks.
Only around the house, never outside but I die a little everytime. He does it just to annoy me at this stage.
Oh Lindy,
All traditional Japanese shoes are like that — not just the geishas’. Heck, even today you’ll find a great many toe kinda shoes….
Ok I’ll amend to “giant grumpy Japanese person”
My horror remains unchanged.
I normally prefer my men clean-shaven (or with a wee bit of stubble at most) and yet I can’t help but feel like the bearded-up Tom Hardy from the GQ cover was sooooo much more delicious. This is making me feel weird, lol.
Ever since that Esquire cover of his deformed looking chest he’s just been semi-repulsive to me.
agree 100%
I’m trying to think what I shall call our secret love child…
And our second secret love child….
And our third….
Will you be sent off to “the country” for some rest or possibly “to Bath”, each time a love child is approaching?
Yep. And I’ll be using the time to write my steamy memoirs. (And ducking OKitt’s various missiles!)
Why are you ruining the fun with all these children?
Actually-keep pumping out those kids.
You’re gonna drive him straight into my warm and fancy-free bedroom.
He’s a family bloke. We have puppies too.
A “family bloke” with a frisky sidepiece.
not a “frisky sidepiece”. a SECRET GRILFRIEND!
That he’s SMITTEN with!
WaHa!
Frisk away, OKitt – I’m not possessive. (Much).
I can’t believe you’re giving a piece of him away so nonchalantly….
This must be a trick.
Wait-I want a couple puppies too.
It’s a good time to sweeten the deal–I mean, while you’re feeling so generous.
What the hell, Hardy dong (I know you read these)—I want the beard back! Pronto! So The Orig. Kitten can bang it off you….
Done and done-r.
But I don’t mind him without the biscuit-tickler. It’s easier for me to envision those lips on my ladybits when I can properly see them.
True. true–Kitten you think of EVERYTHING 😉
*Sigh*
I suppose my husband Liam will have to get rid of the scruff too–I didn’t even think about it. I am so ticklish and sensitive, it’s not even funny…if I drag the tips of my fingers down my bare stomach, then I get goosebumps…..damn it!
No no no.
That’s exactly why you need to get Liam on you. It’s been proven/studies show that beards help greatly in building up a resistance to ticklishness.
*Sigh*
The sacrifices one makes in the name of science–wish me Godspeed, Kitten. I’ll need if he thinks he’s ever gonna convince me to let him come up for air. I plan on gorilla taping my legs wrapped around the back of his head 😉
It ain’t coming off until it wears off….
Thatta girl. Go get it!
he’s thinner but not hot like he was when he was in Inception premiere! is it the hair cut? 🙁
Probably not even though he’s really hot. I think he’s headed for a nervous breakdown or some sort.
This is how I like my Tom Hardy… cleaned up. He looks good. I’d throw him some.
Gurrrrl, I see you.
You have Tom if you totally leave Ben alone. You cannot cannot CAN NOT have both. Are we clear?
😉
LMAO… Tom is already taken! I can’t go for another woman’s man. Plus, I don’t believe in dating fellow Virgos… I think I’d kill another Virgo if we dated. Our neuroses is too similar.
Anyhoo, I can’t part with my dear Cumby… no no no. I’d take him over Tom anyday. Hell, I’d take Cumby over Fassbender, and I’m Fassy’s TYPE!
Oh Gee,
I’d totally and absolutely date another Virgo if the sex is outstanding as my ex-Virgo… (my ex was SO SO SO awesome in bed. Like WOW).
The Fabulous Benny Boy is definitely in my top spot…
*sigh*
(If your Fassy’s type TAKE Fassy! Geesh. Anything to shorten Benny’s line)
But Fassbender isn’t interested in a commitment! So unfortunately, I can’t get on board the Fassy train. He’d break my heart.
Besides, I think I’m in the back of the line anyway in the wait for Cumby’s affections. There are too many other women out there who already ahead of me, and ahead of you, no less! Oh well.
I’ll take Fassy! And as long as we’re talking about astrological signs – Fassy’s Aries, I’m Aries, so commitment won’t happen anyway. (Additional bonus: Fassy’s a ginger, I’m a ginger. And well….)
i don’t get it with this one….. i guess that’s more for you ladies.
Ever since I saw him in Wuthering Heights I have been smitten. Would I hit it? Oh yeah.
Meh. Maaaaybeeee….but I think I’ll just leave this one on the shelf and admire his (considerable) talent from here.
He looks a little jaundiced in the full face pic.
I’d hit it and never quit it! I think he looks great but I too prefer him scruffier, messier and meatier.
He’s a nice enough fellow, but there’s a Cumby on the site today, and that always takes top priority.
Begrudgingly. Until he grew that beard back and ate something.
Shinzon muthaf&!@er! I mean daaaaamn! He grew younger, right? Poor Madonna, there must be no more virgins left to sacrifice! His wonked out left eye is giving me botox vibes but I don’t care helookssogood!!!! This must be how real housewives feel when they catch a glimpse of Nicole Kidman’s forehaed.
He’ll always be Eames to me. I’d rather have Arthur.
Um yes please. I want to do naughty things to this man. LOL!!
I love this man! He so f###cking talented and a genuine guy in real life. He looks so sexy, even though he lost a lot of weight. I red this is already for his upcoming movie ‘Rocket man’ .
I’m so excited for this movie!!!!
He’s the very best; there’s just something about him…… its all in the eyes…..
I wish you the best of luck Tom <3<3
I am laughing at this rhetorical question.
Gonna have to say no. He looks kinda sickly. o_O
I think it’s hilarious that you guys think this guy is a bloke. A bloke is an everyday usually working class guy whose into the pub and football (gross generalisation but whatever) and the such.
no, a bloke is a someone is practical, doesn’t moisturise, and can fix things and wear really well fitting jeans and t-shirts. They scream cave-man~ i will take care of you and give you all of your needs, ALL needs.
“I’d rather see Chiwetel Ejiofor in the role, honestly. *MIC DROP*”
Fixed that for you.
he’s perfect
yes, now that the nasty beard is gone.
Hell yeah!
I like the cleaned up version. Tom: what’s up? I make secrets and keep them too.
You can see those beautiful lips better without the beard. I love his lips! Imagine…….hmmmmm. Yes….I would hit it.
Acting-God and true artist who doesn’t give a shit about style. I ‘m very impressed by the man.
Those things are not mutually exclusive. You can be an amazing actor AND not look a mess (see: Cate Blanchett).
That’s true. I just read he doesn’t give a shit about it. But there are events he does look really dapper; let’s treasure these! 😉
Hardy is all cleaned up for his role in the second season of BBC’s Peaky Blinders, which is currently filming in Birmingham, where this film premiere took place. His fiancée Charlotte Riley just scored a role in Peaky Blinders, too.
Personally, I’m a huge fan of the main actor, Cillian Murphy, but I’m curious to see what Hardy brings to the table. It’s a fantastic, successful series and was picked up by Wienstein for U.S. distribution, so it won’t be long before Americans see it, too. Season one has already aired in Canada.
More on this film premiere he attended: http://www.suttoncoldfieldobserver.co.uk/Hollywood-hearthrob-Tom-Hardy-joins-Sutton/story-20973878-detail/story.html
I never understood the fuss about Hardy until seeing footage of him. His presence doesn’t translate well in photos, but it does on film.
His presence on screen is what makes him so attractive. Just looking at his pics, wouldn’t really do it for me. But after you see him onscreen, the voice, the charisma and overall physical presence, he’s makes you glad to be a women. He owns the screen.
No. His lips are too full. That’s just gross.
why is this even a question