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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tom Hardy reveals the unlikely comedic side to his killer character in Guy Ritchie's 'horribly violent' new series MobLand
Tom Hardy has revealed the unlikely comedic side to his killer character Harry Da Souza in Guy Ritchie 's 'horribly violent' new series MobLand. In the ten-part Paramount+ drama the actor, 47, plays the fixer to Pierce Brosnan 's crime boss Conrad Harrigan and wife Maeve, played by Dame Helen Mirren. When not killing gangsters, Harry is trying to salvage his marriage and avoid couples' therapy with his wife Jan (Downton Abbey 's Joanne Froggatt). Tom told Radio Times: 'He's a dad, he has a partner and kills people, the compartmentalisation is what makes him fascinating because nothing spills into other compartments'. In one scene Harry threatens a man in hopistal and quips: 'I, or possibly one of my associates, depending on my availability, will find you'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Speaking about the unlikely comedy in the show, he said: 'I think making something very pedestrian or civilised can turn the tone of a scene into something with an element of comedy'. The action star, whose father Chips Hardy, 75, with whom he co-created BBC series Taboo, won numerous award for writing for Irish comedian Dave Allen, was then asked if he was usually considered for straight forward comedic roles. 'The scripts that I get are fairly funny but tend to often be connected to really dark matter, Which others might find unpalatable but I find absolutely normal,' before adding: 'There's a wicked humour in sitting in pain.' Tom was then quick to shut down suggestions that the series, which co-star Brosnan, 72, described as 'twisted', glamourised violence. 'It's not glamorous, it's horrible, Violence and cruelty has existed in literature and theatre from the Iliad and the Odyssey, to the Bible and Dante's Inferno. 'I think when it comes to art, nothing is really sacred – it's a safe place to play and evoke conversation. We watch in order to better understand the human condition'. It comes after Tom opened up about his various health woes in a candid chat with Esquire magazine. He posed for a striking photoshoot to accompany the interview, which saw him share the cover with his French bulldog Blue. During the interview, he opened up about various surgeries he's undergone over the years and the way he's trying to build his strength up - but did admit one unhealthy habit - he vapes. Tom told the interviewer: 'I've had two knee surgeries now, my disc's herniated in my back, I've got sciatica as well. 'And I have that… is it plantar fasciitis? [inflammation of foot tissue]. Where did that come from? And why? Why?! And I pulled my tendon in my hip as well. It's like, it's all falling to bits now, and it's not going to get better. Unless you do all the stem cells... 'This is the biopsy of where we're at: two vapes, somebody else's clothes, and a hotel room that neither of us feels comfortable in.' Tom previously revealed that he needed to undergo surgery on his knee as a result of injuries sustained from filming stunts and practising jiu-jitsu. Later in the interview, Tom was described by the interviewer as stopping mid-answer to 'wheeze' and then 'suck' on the vape before continuing. The actor has previously been spotted vaping while filming Guy Ritchie's The Fixer earlier this year. The Peaky Blinders star also revealed that he had taken Sudafed that day to fight dizziness, before suggesting that he had been losing his hair, his teeth were loose and his knees were getting weaker.
Edinburgh Live
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
ITV Downton Abbey star confirms they won't return for third and final film
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The last instalment of the Downton Abbey movie trilogy, The Grand Finale, is poised to grace cinemas later this year, offering a sumptuous goodbye to fans of the cherished period drama. Hugh Bonneville, portraying the esteemed Lord Grantham, has remarked that the upcoming film will be a 'great sign-off' for devotees, further stoking the fires of excitement for another splendid outing with their favourite characters. Unfortunately, Matthew Goode will not reprise his role as Henry Talbot in the closing film. Though he featured in the 2019 film, the actor cited conflicting professional commitments and health problems for his absence from future sequels. In an interview with Radio Times, the 47-year-old actor detailed: "I was unavailable for the second because I was doing The Offer. Then, for the third, I was shooting this (Dept Q)," reports Devon Live. He also mentioned suffering a knee injury requiring surgery, noting: "But I also buggered my knee, and I had to have an operation. That takes weeks to get over, so I was never going to be able to do it. And let's face it, he was edging towards becoming a bit of a wet lettuce. So maybe it's a good thing." While his character won't receive a final curtain call, the forthcoming film promises a host of familiar faces; Belfast Live reports that Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, and Jim Carter are all set to return to their iconic roles. The closing chapter of the series promises to be a glittering affair with Phyllis Logan, Robert James-Collier, Joanne Froggatt, Dominic West, and Sophie McShera joining for The Grand Finale. In an April appearance on The One Show, actress Joanne Froggatt, beloved for her role in the celebrated series, opened up about the final instalment of the franchise. Acknowledging the bittersweet end, Froggatt conveyed her emotions: "Oh my goodness, it's going to be hard! We've said goodbye a few times, thinking, 'This is the end', at the end of the seasons." She recounted the journey: "Then we did one movie and we wondered if we'd get a second movie." Froggatt then firmly established: "This really is, the third and final, so this really is goodbye. It's going to be emotional, but all good things must come to an end, I suppose." During the conversation, Froggatt also let slip a fascinating detail about her character Anna, elaborating: "There's been pictures out there, so that's one spoiler.I wrote my own storyline there!" hinting at how her real-life pregnancy was incorporated into the filming timeline.
Daily Mail
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lottie Moss turns heads in a pink satin cami top as she joins pregnant Arabella Chi and chic Joanne Froggatt at Mr Porter Steakhouse opening in London
Lottie Moss turned heads in a pink satin cami top as she joined pregnant Arabella Chi and chic Joanne Froggatt at the opening of Mr Porter Steakhouse in London on Friday night. The model, 27, looked nothing short of sensational as she flaunted her svelte physique in the strappy figure-hugging top. She added a pair of low-waisted black flares, which featured a bejewelled butterfly design on the side, as she attended the star-studded event. Lottie added inches to her height with chunky pink platform heels and accessorised with dainty silver necklaces and glittering drop earrings, as well as a selection of statement rings. The blonde beauty wore her long tresses in loose curls and opted for a glowing palette of makeup to elevate her natural beauty, including pink eyeshadow and blusher to stick to her colour theme. She commanded attention as she posed up a storm at the London opening, which was also attended by a slew of other famous faces. Pregnant Arabella Chi was glowing as she showcased her blossoming baby bump in an olive green maxi dress. The former Love Island star, 33, who is currently expecting her first child with boyfriend Billy Henty, looked stunning in the elegant ensemble. She toted around a matching green handbag and wore her brunette locks in a wavy style as she posed to showcase her growing bump. Also in attendance was Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt, who showed off her impeccable sense of style in an all-black outfit. The actress, 44, stunned in black leather trousers teamed with an asymmetrical top, which featured one long sleeve. She wore her blonde locks in beachy waves and looked incredible as she posed with pal Laura Whitmore. The former Love Island host, 39, put on a racy display in a sheer black top teamed with oversized pinstriped trousers. She added a mustard yellow trench coat and a bold red lip to complete her look as she enjoyed the event in the capital. They were joined by Becky Hill, who put on a busty display in a denim corset, paired with tailored black trousers They were joined by Becky Hill, who put on a busty display in a denim corset, paired with tailored black trousers. The hitmaker, 31, wowed as she flaunted her curves in the stylish ensemble at the Park Lane event. Meanwhile, Katherine Ryan and her husband Bobby Koostra put on a loved-up display at the bash. And Gangs Of London star Sope Dirisu looked dapper as he turned up to the event in double striped denim. Meanwhile, Love Island star Samira Mighty showcased her incredible figure as she put on a leggy display in a green mini dress. The Gentlemen star Harry Goodwins looked suave in grey pinstriped trousers and a silver statement belt, teamed with a black T-shirt and trench coat. And Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story star India Ria Amarteifio wowed in a black and white patterned maxi dress.
