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Tom Hardy Details Permanent Injuries from Action Roles

The actor reveals the toll of decades of stunt-heavy performances while continuing work on high-profile projects.

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File photo of Tom Hardy at the MobLand New York Premiere at SVA Theater in March this year.
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Overview

  • Tom Hardy disclosed in a recent Esquire UK interview that years of performing his own stunts have left him with irreversible injuries, including two knee surgeries, a herniated disc, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, and a pulled hip tendon.
  • The 47-year-old actor described his body as 'falling to bits' and acknowledged that his condition is unlikely to improve.
  • Despite his health challenges, Hardy remains active in the Paramount+ series 'MobLand' and the Netflix action film 'Havoc,' both released in 2025.
  • Hardy expressed interest in exploring medical treatments such as stem cell therapy and homeopathic remedies if his condition worsens.
  • He confirmed that a Venom–Spider-Man crossover remains unlikely due to studio politics, despite his long-standing enthusiasm for the idea.