How Tom Hardy’s Nude Star Trek Audition Tape Landed Him A Huge Movie Role

True to Sir Patrick Stewart’s instincts about Tom Hardy’s skills, it wouldn’t be long before the actor made a name for himself. He did the independent English film circuit in crime capers such as «RocknRolla» and «Layer Cake» and then started a lucrative relationship with director Christopher Nolan. In 2010, he starred in the mind-twisting film «Inception» as the forger Eames. The two collaborated again in 2012’s»The Dark Knight Rises.» The conclusion of Nolan’s «Batman» trilogy, which features Hardy as Bane, was divisive but made the actor a household name.

«I think he worried it would be something I might not consider because wearing a mask might damage my career or something. He thought I’d be worried that the audience couldn’t see my beautiful face,» Hardy told Entertainment Weekly of the experience. «Like I care. It’s Chris Nolan! I would wear a paper bag over my head for that man.» 

Hardy continued his rise to the top with many independent films but found another iconic role. «Mad Max: Fury Road» was a wonder and earned 10 Oscar nominations, including best picture and best director. Starring Charlize Theron in an unapologetically feminist story, the film became beloved. Hardy received praise for his laconic version of Max. He has set himself up with unique roles since the start of his career, and with the likes of «The Revenant,» «The Bikeriders,» and more, he’s impressed audiences with his choices.