Tom Hardy talks about becoming Bronson (2008) 

He deserved an oscar for that performance, it was fucking superb.

This man is just a brilliant actor. He really stands out , especially in the current world of cardboard cutout actors.

Anyone else struck at how good Tom is at describing the prison and going to visit Charlie? He's describing it like an author would in a good novel.

Bronson telling Tom sometimes you have to cut a little piece of yourself off in order to grow was really insightful.. I’m sure anyone dealing with mental health issues or addiction can relate.. The movie was awesome, Bronson has an amazing story and Tom is a great actor.

One day someone will play Tom in a movie. What a legend 🙌

This is actually Priceless. You won't find a more genuine, authentic interview from a actor.

Tom Hardy is a living legend. The man can play anything and does so with a level of crazy commitment which should terrify any therapist. Then, he’s a decent bloke after it all. The man is a true Brando.

He used that line about "cutting a piece of yourself off" in the film Legend

Toms talent is unreal! As diverse as it gets from a cockney, psycho prisoner and cockney gangsta to a moonshining hill-billy with the deep south kinda accent and then in warrior! What he does n how he switched it up is unreal! Pure raw talent! Or, and British!💪

Perfect casting, no-one else could have played this role, or dealt with Charlie's fearsomely strong personality on his own level. Charlie would just see straight though any other Holly pretender not upto scratch. Ton Hardy's the one actor who knows hows to deal with Charlie with respect without being scared of him. Fantastic film, and I'm a ex-prisoner who has read the book, a great read even if you've seen movie. Film is a great rendition, Nicholas Winding Refen is one of my favourite directors, brilliant! 👍👌🇬🇧

He needs to be released. Well done 🎉

Tom always gives his all to every character he plays. So committed to his work

he is 30 here. Now at age 45 he looks better and better. Really aged like wine. Great actor also

This movie was one of the best character pieces I’ve ever seen.

Probably one of the finest actors around.

Superb actor, if you are able to sit in a BMW and tell a story and keep an audience engaged you are something special, Locke is just that piece. Bronson is another masterclass.

I thought his performance in Bronson was absolutely awesome he is funny as hell, crazy good times Tom you are beautiful and just intelligent awesome actor it would be a honor to work with you

I could listen to Tom talk all day. He has a great way with painting a picture with words.

Tom Hardy is the closest thing Britan has ever had to Marlon Brando, even as far as resembling a young Brando. Incredible actor, I'd watch anything he appears in.

Would it not be a crime if this fella is not the next James Bond? Ironic that he starred in 'Layer Cake' next to the current James Bond and only had one line to say. Lovely guy as well.

I’ve never had that much time for Hardy, but this shows a more honest and intelligent person than I thought him to be.

Fuck me if Tom Hardy can struggle to keep a bird what hope is there for the rest of us 🤣

He really should be the next James Bond.

One of my favourite actors of all time.

A wonderful talented Actor haven't seen him play a bad role yet, his particular stand out performance for me was in the film The Drop...outstanding.

Tom Hardy(Charles Bronson) Eric Bana(Chopper Read), two best portrayels to date.

Not only is that great life advice but the way he’s able to go in and out of the Bronson accent is mesmerizing. Truly inspiration

I live in Wakefield. On the road just outside Wakefield prison there is a big advertising bill board and at the time of the release of the Bronson movie the poster for the film was plastered up on the board for several weeks. Whenever I drove past I always wondered if anyone told Charlie that his movie poster was up just outside the walls of the prison-sure it would have given him a laugh.

This man truly does give his all what ever role he's playing imagine landing this role and playing such an interesting character, reading the script then getting to the part where the officers are going to rush in to Charlie's cell and jump on him and realising that you have to do the scene totally stark bollock naked! not just a quick flash but naked for at least 5 minutes you realise that not only do you have to do it in front of all the crew but in front of millions and because it's being filmed will be watched for years and years to come as much as I would love to play the part I don't think I am brave enough to do that so for him to do that shows just how brave and committed he is to his art.... no one could have done a better job than him he owned it!!!!👌👌👏👏👏👏👏

Том шикарный мужчина и неповторимый британский актер . Его героев можно ненавидеть ( Фредди Джексон), презирать(фитц), любить (форест) , жалеть (лок, томми) но он не оставит равнодушным зрителя, который испытывает кучу эмоций от просмотров его фильмов. Спасибо за эмоции талантливый мистер Харди ❤❤❤. P. S. Мое мнение. Я не хочу , чтобы Том играл Бонда, потому что этих Бондов было много , их имена уже забыли. Помнят только Крейга. Не хочу чтобы через запятую потом упоминалось имя Тома. Он исключительный, а не очередной. Мое мнение. Извините.

Tom's way of describing situations is phenomenal.

One of my favourite movies of all time

Classic Hardy. Thanks for putting this up!

Tom is deffo one of the greatest actors he always studies the roles he's going to play and gets them spot on 💯

Crazy how Tom hardy went from being in a low budget film about Charles Bronson, to becoming Venom in multi million budget movie. We all gotta somewhere, and progress.

Yup he is one of the greatest actors!!and charlie got parole denied again!!!

Tom often comes across as a little unnatural or prickly in interviews but in this one he was disarmingly honest, genuine and informative. Really likeable.

His acting in Inception was awesome

Watching Tom talk. Is like watching 15 different caricatures all at once. Must be hard on his mental health

Still waiting for Season 2 of Taboo

I love his Honesty.. and he's funny 😎

What a story teller!! Amazing!!

I love Bronson, he did an amazing job. I definitely have a lot of respect for him for not being afraid to be naked on screen.

I absolutely loved this film. ☝️😎

I think it would be interesting to see Tom play the same role again now that he is older.

What a versatile actor in all his roles

Tom is up there with the Best of British actors already. Has he had his best roles or is there better to come ?

I love tom hardy in Bronson and his relationship with Bronson. Can listen to him forever 😂

Let’s hope he gets his chance at freedom, 40 odd years banged up, never killed anyone, never hurt women or children!! I think it’s disgusting he’s till behind the door!! Yes he’s bashed a few people but wouldn’t you have a go after being treated like an animal for all those years!!

I love everything about him he’s a real British gentleman

A Little Piece of Heaven, Edward Thomas Hardy. love you Tommy.❤

Fascinante!! Amo ver sus interpretaciones 👌👌👌

how can you not love Tom Hardy?

Hands down the best scene is the start of the Rampton Hospital disco. Hilarious. Tom is great also.

Loved Bronson when it came out. I didn't know Who Tom Hardy or Refn were. Watched it last night with this knowledge and a bigger screen and appreciate it even more.

amazing actor ! when he is actoing he become that person! very talented!

I’m gonna have to watch this again now.

I could listen to Tom Talk for hours. He's a really interesting bloke. He should do Audible or something.

What a fantastic insight into his part character development! 👍👍

Only just watched it last night Epic performance from Tom 👏👊

great actor. classic.

Great actor and a great movie!

I *loved* the film, Tom did an *_amazing_* job!

so interesting. delphing into to the Monday of how he became the character of Charles Branson. meeting Charles Branson..Rhos is why I love Tom Hardy.

3:22 My new ringtone

TOM HARDY! Greatest Actor today! Every film I've seen of his, and I SEEN EM ALL, he actually became the person he portrayed! There's only been a Handful of Actors that can become their part! DeNiro, Penn, Hanks, Duvall, Pitt and Harrelson! Tom's ON TOP! 🙂

I remember during Blackhawk Down, seeing this good looking little actor, (he couldn't have been but 5'7" 170lbs, and I thought he too good looking to play soc Twombly. And I laugh now because never in a MILLION YEARS would I have thought that kid could ever play Bane, or Charlie Bronson, or a monster ass-beater in with building-sized traps in "Warrior" .. But holy crap did he nail those parts. I guess that proves Tom Hardy was always a great actor.

I dont know who i admire more...Charlie or Tom 💚💚💚💚💚

Weird how I actually needed to watch this.

So informative! Wow I really injoyed that XXX I just thought Charles Bronson was a film star ....not what I seen on here lately ...not really look at a lot of bad /violent things before ....I knew some basic information about the lives of these people ....but the films give more info & Tom Acts ...I love ...like Cillian Murphy & others XXX

Just watched the movie and came here to see this. I think I know why Bronson knew Tom would do a good job. Maybe that handshake was a test to see if Tom would be respectful enough of him as person to shake his hand despite all the bad stuff people say about him, but the real deal breaker for Bronson's certainty must have been how much respect and attention Tom has for him as a human being. Tom talking about being ashamed in front of Charlie is a big tell about how insecure he is in his ability to do a worthy portrayal of him. He doesn't take it for granted just because he is already famous and recognised, he wants to do his best so that the result can be something he could be proud of, and I think Charlie could see that in the way Tom treated him during their calls and personal talks.

He is the best actor out there

Nice interview.

'He looked like a fish that been under water for fucking years' 😖😖😖😖😒😒😒😒😒😒🤨🤨🤨🤨

11:26 any human being it's hard if you are not from the street you'll never know what he's talking about in this scene I have so much respect for Tom Hardy

I absolutely love Tom. Specially mad max, Bronson and my favourite legend. He deserves all his success with much more to come. Hopefully bond..James Bond...👤

I liked the Bronson movie, and even bought it. I’m American, and I didn’t know about Charles Bronson. I had to watch a documentary about Bronson to get a deeper understanding of him. I was very impressed with the documentary. I didn’t know how much damage he did at Broadmoor hospital or that he never killed anyone, he just beat up people. I actually hope they give the real Charles Bronson a second chance because as much as he has gone through and his life story, he should have another chance. Thanks to everybody who decided to do a movie on him, interviewing him, and thanks to Tom Hardy for doing a great job playing Bronson. However, there is a prisoner I’ve recently heard about who deserves to have their story made into a movie. I heard of a man named Robert Maudsley. I watched a RU-vid show about him, and I was shocked, angry, and heartbroken. His story is so sad, and he is another person who’s story needs to be known as well.

I fucking well hope tom is the next james bond there is no one else that could fit bond like tom he's just to good!

wtf is with his accent? One second public school, next moment roadman county-lines...

Best actor of all time (imo)

An interesting interview with usually guarded Tom Hardy. You never see him this open on the process of his style, interesting to hear him talk about fucking up his body to get into Bronson shape. I can imagine not easy having to drop that weight after you finish the role (he then went on to do Warrior and Dark Knight Rises and gained it again). His bit with Bronson on the phone was funny.

Tom's a complex character, I can see why bronson chose him to play him on screen, great character actor, but I do think I could of been filmed better, directing could of been slot better, didn't feel after watching it like the director done bronsons story justice, brilliant acting by Hardy though amazing performance.

He told this story like I tell a story 2 grams deep as the birds start chirping on a Sunday morning

Dont know its been said already it probably has but i think tom hardy would make a top 007

He uses that line in legend

“Tom hardy? Bill Sykes, what a part”

His accent is all over the shop. Sometimes he sounds East end London geezer, other times Jamaican, other times Irish, sometimes American LOOOL wtf

Any1 remember his role in martina coles ‘the take’..I watched that series on a moody dvd back in the day and his acting struck me in that..I’m not a mad film boff or nowt and I didn’t see him in a film till tears after that but just remember him in the take ..grt series 👍🏻

Lmaoo, Tom all we need now is an equally specific description of the camera positions in that prison, and we’ll have Charlie out of there in no time, don’t you worry

He gos in a tanning shop in Chiswick, and been told his sound, down to earth and a nice guy wish him all the best in life.

Loved him in The Take

He was brilliant in legend that's wot its a bout good acting and good action not seen Bronson yet but I bet its a good film, keep safe tom and everyone else ,

TOM IS BRILLIANT

Uwielbiam Toma,i jest bardzo przystojny ❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I'm convinced Tom Hardy is a little bit crazy.

Lord Tom is brilliant 👏

I just learned about this movie!! I cant wait untill i got the money to buy it!

Him talking about voice work reminds me of Daniel Day Lewis

Anyone interested in Charles Bronson , look up James English, he was on speaking in a podcast with Charles son. Great to hear he’s finally getting out soon, man sounds like a proper legend, anyways . Worth checking out the podcasts folks Ps. Tom hardy is one of the best , love the man. Mrrrrrr Wayneeeee 👌🏻❤️

I can’t imagine living in fear to be a good thing.