Overview

• Tom Hardy shared in a May 2025 Esquire UK interview that his body has sustained irreversible damage after years of performing his own stunts in action films.
• The actor detailed chronic injuries, including two knee surgeries, a herniated disc, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, and a pulled tendon in his hip.
• Hardy’s injuries accumulated across iconic roles in films such as Warrior, The Dark Knight RisesMad Max: Fury Road, The Revenant, and the Venom trilogy.
• He acknowledged that his body is now 'falling to bits' and that further recovery is unlikely, emphasizing the long-term toll of high-risk filmmaking.
• The revelations have reignited discussions about actor safety and the physical costs of self-performed stunts in blockbuster productions.