Tom Hardy News

Winding Refn has been shedding a little light on why he has so far refused to become tempted by the opportunity to direct a Hollywood blockbuster.

Film: With a screenplay by Nick Cave, this crime drama shows us the beginning of the corrupt relationship between American gangs and the cops.

The major pieces are in place for director Daniel Espinosa's adaptation of the Soviet-era novel Child 44 .

Eight years have passed since the complicated events of The Dark Knight. The Batman has taken the blame for the death of district attorney Harvey Dent in an attempt to inspire the people of Gotham City to stand strong against crime.

The 'Dark Knight Rises' star is said to be in 'good company ' with his rock and roll neighbours - with The Rolling Stones and The Verve musicians living 'just up the road' from his new south west London property.

When Tom Hardy played Heathcliff to Charlotte Riley's Cathy in ITV's adaptation of Wuthering Heights in 2009, their passion continued off screen and the pair were soon engaged.

Two best friends, also CIA spies, fall in lust with a beautiful blonde and each becomes determined to win her heart no matter the cost.

Scene setter a Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hardy in the 2007 TV adaptation of Stuart: A Life Backwards.

As well as playing Batman's nemesis, Bane, Tom also sparkled his baby blues a treat in last year's romcom, This Means War.