Tom Hardy as Charles Bronson

by Professional Portal ☀️: Nicolas Winding Refn

Nicolas Winding Refn only had phone access to Charles Bronson during the making of Bronson (2008). Tom Hardy took a different route, meeting the man several times and actually becoming friends with him. That personal connection paid off: Bronson was seriously impressed by Hardy’s physical transformation for the role. He even stated his belief that Hardy was the sole actor capable of playing him.