VENOM star Tom Hardy gave a surprising answer during a recent interview when asked to name his favourite scene from the new superhero film.
The 41-year-old British actor was being interviewed alongside Venom co-star Riz Ahmed when they were asked to nominate their favourite scene from the new Marvel film, which sees Hardy play an investigative journalist who transforms into a gruesome alter-ego.
Hardys not exactly PR-approved response? Things that arent in this movie.
The actor explained: There are, like, 30 to 40 minutes worth of scenes that arent in this movie all of them. Mad puppeteering scenes, dark comedy scenes. You know what I mean? They just never made it in.
Perhaps sensing that listing all the amazing scenes that were cut was not the best way to sell a movie to potential viewers, Ahmed interjected: Yeah, but thats because you enjoyed filming them
Doesnt mean they were any good? Is that what youre saying? That they werent no good? Hardy shot back.
Well, if they didnt make it into the film They probably werent any good, bro. Hate to break it to you, Ahmed told his co-star.
Also appearing in the film is Michelle Williams, marking a surprising foray into superhero fare for the four-time Academy Award-nominated actor. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, she was open about the economic considerations that saw her accept a role in the blockbuster.
I wish there was always a clear, artistic line, but at a certain point, you have to square with the fact that youre getting older, you live in the world and you have needs, she said of taking the part.
In my twenties I wasnt cognisant of retirement, the housing market or college tuition. I just did whatever the fuck I wanted to do.
Now, I sometimes do what I want to do, but I also have to make decisions that take care of my family. So, the decision-making is all over the place. It used to be one thing, but now its many things.
Williams even admitted that superhero fare like Venom is not her cup of tea as a viewer.
The smaller movies are more me, those are the movies I like to see. If I get to see a movie, its probably going to be something microscopic or foreign. Thats just my taste. But, these kinds of movies open up other opportunities and possibilities in your life, she said.