'Venom Looks the Coolest': Tom Hardy's take on his transformation in Venom
Tom Hardy discusses his transformation into Venom, describing the character's appeal and his approach to portraying the dual personality of Eddie Brock and his alien alter ego.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:24 PM ISTTom Hardy discusses his transformation into Venom, describing the character's appeal and his approach to portraying the dual personality of Eddie Brock and his alien alter ego.
Superstar Tom Hardy shocked fans and critics alike with his transformation into an alien creature for Sony's 'Venom'. Far from his previous roles, this transformation brought Hardy into the world of the grotesque, filled with sharp teeth, alien eyes, and an oozing exterior.
"Venom Looks the Coolest": Hardy's Take on His Alien Alter Ego
Hardy, an Oscar-nominated actor, is no stranger to dramatic transformation, yet 'Venom' presented a different kind of challenge, pushing him to embody a character resembling a Jekyll and Hyde figure from the Spider-Man universe. As reported by Entertainment Weekly, Hardy found the repulsive appearance intriguing. "As far as Marvel characters, I have to say for me, Venom looks the coolest," Hardy admitted. He also appreciated Venom's brazen swagger and no-nonsense attitude.
In 'Venom', Hardy portrays Eddie Brock, a journalist whose life takes a horrifying turn when he becomes an alien entity known as a symbiote.
"This Beast": Hardy's Interpretation of Venom's Dual Personality
According to the film's director, Ruben Fleischer, the relationship between Eddie and the symbiote is similar to being bitten by a werewolf. "We talked a lot about a werewolf and what it is when you get infected or bit by a werewolf..." Fleischer noted, highlighting the symbiotic relationship the character must navigate.
Hardy's take on this duality was much more lighthearted, comparing the dynamic to the classic Ren and Stimpy cartoon. "It’s a bit like Ren and Stimpy, you know?" He joked. Hardy pointed out that Brock is just an everyday guy who has "inherited this massive ego, this beast."
With audiences accustomed to rooting for the anti-hero, Hardy's portrayal of a protagonist who is a villain at heart should strike a chord. As the boundary lines of morality blur, this superhero will compel viewers to explore the greys in between.
Venom arrived in theaters on October 5, 2018, with Hardy's transformative performance at the helm, pushing the boundaries of his craft and our expectations.
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