Tom Hardy Teases Potential Return as Bane in Rumored Deathstroke Team-Up Movie

In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Tom Hardy shared his openness to reprising his role as Bane in a potential DC Studios project that could see the character team up with Deathstroke.

Hardy, known for his iconic portrayal of Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, enthusiastically said, “Oh, hell yeah. I’d love to.” However, he also hinted that it might be time for a new actor to take over the role.

Reflecting on the challenges of following Heath Ledger’s legendary Joker in Christopher Nolan’s 2012 film, Hardy recalled the pressure of creating a distinct villain. Instead of opting for a typical villain voice, he drew inspiration from Bartley Gorman, a famed bare-knuckle fighter with Romani and Latin roots, adding unique depth to Bane’s character.

Despite the risks involved, including potential mockery of his voice choice, Tom Hardy felt that giving Bane a distinctive voice added a unique layer to the character’s raw, physical nature.

Though there were initial mixed reactions about the clarity of Bane’s voice, the decision ultimately helped define the character and left a lasting impression.

As for the rumored team-up movie, nothing is confirmed yet. James Gunn recently hinted that not all DC Universe projects currently in the works will move forward.

Whether Hardy will reprise his role or if the film will rely on visual effects to capture Bane’s larger-than-life comic book persona remains uncertain.

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