Tom Hardy has never been one to take the predictable route. One day he’s wrestling symbiotes in Venom, the next, he’s out in the desert revving engines in Mad Max: Fury Road. The man loves a good, gritty project, but also, let’s be honest, he sometimes picks roles like he’s selecting a sandwich from a deli, whatever sounds good at the moment.
And his latest choice, MobLand, has me raising an eyebrow, scratching my head, and worrying just a little bit about his future in Spider-Man 4. But let’s take a step back for a second. Tom Hardy isn’t just some run-of-the-mill Hollywood star bouncing from one blockbuster to the next, he’s an enigma wrapped in a leather jacket with a voice that sounds like it was aged in a barrel of whiskey.
So, when I heard that he was joining MobLand, my first thought was, “Cool, another gritty crime series.” But my second thought was, “Wait… what does this mean for Spider-Man?” And the reason he signed up for MobLand? Well, it’s both completely understandable and slightly alarming.
Why did Tom Hardy sign up for MobLand?
So, what made Hardy say yes to MobLand? The answer is shockingly simple: the man is tired. Like, really tired. In a recent interview with Sky News (via Daily Jang), Hardy admitted, “I’m old and I’d like to stay somewhere for a bit.” And that somewhere just happens to be the UK, where MobLand is being filmed.
Now, let’s unpack this. Here’s a guy who has spent the last decade throwing himself into physically demanding roles, from intense fight scenes to full-blown CGI battles where he’s basically acting against a green blob. And now? Now, he just wants to kick back, sip some tea, and work on a show that lets him stay close to home. It makes sense. But also… does this mean he’s not packing his bags for Spider-Man 4?
If we take Hardy’s words at face value, it sounds like he’s shifting gears in his career. He’s done the whole globetrotting action hero thing, and maybe now he’s in his cozy crime drama era. And honestly, who can blame him? But Marvel fans might not be as thrilled, especially since his Venom arc has been left dangling in the most frustrating way possible.
What about Venom and Spider-Man’s epic showdown?
If you’re a Spider-Man fan, which we all are, you know that Tom Hardy’s Venom has been circling Tom Holland’s Spidey for a while now. The post-credits scene in Spider-Man: No Way Home hinted at something huge between these two characters. And yet, if Hardy is now prioritizing projects based on whether he can take his dog for a walk without hopping on a plane, that’s a problem.
And let’s not forget that Venom: The Last Dance has been billed as the final installment in the Venom franchise. If that’s really the case, and Hardy is leaning toward long-term projects that keep him in one place, the chances of him making a grand return for Spider-Man 4 are looking slimmer by the day. Unless Marvel is willing to bring the entire shoot to his backyard, we might have to brace for the possibility that this symbiotic relationship is coming to an end.
Of course, this is all speculation, but the fact remains that Tom Hardy has now made it clear that his career choices aren’t just about blockbuster appeal or box office numbers. They’re about whether he can get a decent night’s sleep and not have to live out of a suitcase. And honestly? I respect that. But also, Tom, please don’t abandon Venom just yet. The MCU still needs you!
So, what does this mean for the future of the Spider-Man franchise? Is Sony planning to replace Hardy’s Venom with another actor? Or is this just a brief hiatus while he enjoys his home turf? Only time will tell. But if Hardy’s latest career move is any indication, the next time we see him on screen, it might not be swinging through the multiverse; it might just be running a crime empire in London.
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