Tom Hardy admits the cost to his career: 'My body is falling apart and it's not going to get better.'

The passage of time and physical demands have left their mark on Tom Hardy, one of the most recognizable figures in contemporary action cinema. At 47, the British actor openly admits that years of risky performances and high-impact scenes have taken their toll on his body, and the wear and tear is increasingly evident.

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Throughout his career, Hardy has built a reputation as a committed performer, willing to undergo extensive physical training and perform highly demanding scenes. The power and credibility of characters like Bane in The Dark Knight Rises or Max Rockatansky in Mad Max: Fury Road are directly linked to his dedication on set and his insistence on taking risks and performing complex sequences. It's no coincidence that Hardy has become synonymous with intensity and dynamism, characteristics that demand considerable physical sacrifice.

In a recent interview with Esquire, the actor himself shared his reflections on these constant demands and their cumulative impact. “Juggling chainsaws; getting on a unicycle and throwing myself at everything—I was trying to push myself to the limit,” Hardy recounted of some memorable scenes. However, after decades of physical exertion, he acknowledges that his body is beginning to show signs of severe wear.

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Injuries, operations and a body under pressure

The deterioration caused by the intensity of his roles isn't just an abstract feeling; it's backed up by a medical history that would astonish even professional athletes. Hardy revealed he's undergone two knee surgeries, has a herniated disk in his back, and also suffers from sciatica , in addition to a diagnosis of plantar fasciitis and hip tendon problems. "Where does that come from? Why? Why?" he asks, almost with resignation, describing how the accumulation of injuries seems to spread throughout his body. "It's like my whole body is falling apart now, and it's not going to get better," he concludes.

This honesty about the costs of the profession stands in stark contrast to the glamorous image often projected by Hollywood. Hardy brings to the fore a common problem among actors in the genre, who often suffer after-effects from frantic filming and repeated stunts without long recovery periods. The actor himself, far from dramatizing , expresses it with realism and a touch of dark humor, accepting that the reversibility of these injuries seems unlikely.

Despite the physical after-effects, Hardy continues to appear in high-profile productions. He currently stars alongside Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren in the series MobLand, while his most recent foray into action films, Havoc, premiered on Netflix in April.

The actor shows no intention of slowing down his professional career. This resilience highlights an essential trait of his personality: his determination to remain active and challenging, even when his physical condition is no longer what it was in his younger years. Hardy continues to accept jobs that require energy, physical commitment, and, in many cases, the level of risk that has made him famous.

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Venom and the cycle of an emblematic character

One of Hardy's most recent and recognizable roles has been Eddie Brock, Venom's alter ego. Regarding this character, the actor shared details and reflections on the end of a career. According to Hardy and director Kelly Marcel, it was always clear that the saga would end as a trilogy, with Venom: The Last Dance marking its conclusion. "We knew there would be three. We knew it would end like this from the beginning," Marcel explained.

Despite this closure, Hardy doesn't hide the fact that he would have been attracted by the possibility of a crossover: his Venom facing off against Spider-Man played by Tom Holland. "That's way beyond my control. And I would love to do it, but that's not even a conversation to have at my level, just being an actor in that world," he acknowledged.

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