The Dark Knight Rises Tom Hardy as Bane

[Wolverine1988]

Would be cool if he went for an American accent, but obviously if he used his regular British accent it wouldn't affect the character that much.

 

[ALP]

I sure hope not, I feel I can always tell when someones wearing a muscle suit or something similar. It just is obvious that its really fake for me when you dont see the muscles actually moving. I hope its either an extremely muscular Hardy and camera tricks, or its a body-double/cgi.

The guy in the video said that the people thought it was real!

I like it. The fanboy of me would definitely want to see him in one of those muscle suits just to be a bit closer to the large Bane of the comics because Tom Hardy is not much bigger than Bale. Even in Bronson he looked only slightly bigger than when Bale was "fatman." But knowing Nolan's aesthetic style he probably won't use something like that...just use a more regular looking Bane(as in musclar Hardy). But a muscle suit with touch up CG to make the muscles flex more would be perfect imo

 

[Paste Pot Pete]

That worked fine because Juggernaut was basically comic relief.

Looks like Popeye.

 

[Yurka]

The guy in the video said that the people thought it was real!

I like it. The fanboy of me would definitely want to see him in one of those muscle suits just to be a bit closer to the large Bane of the comics because Tom Hardy is not much bigger than Bale. Even in Bronson he looked only slightly bigger than when Bale was "fatman." But knowing Nolan he probably won't use something like that...just use a more regular looking Bane(as in musclar Hardy). But a muscle suit with touch up CG to make the muscles flex more would be perfect imo

True. I've said since Hardy as Bane was announced that Hardy in Bronson didnt look as big as Bale did in Batman so if he wanted to be convincing he would have to get much bigger than that. With a 5'10 frame I dont know where the line between muscular/intimidating and stocky/ridiculous is, if they plan to go the "real" route.

If they go the muscle suit way it has to be realistic, aside from the muscles/veins moving, it has to be proportional. Vinnie Jones' forearms look straight up ridiculous. I think a muscle suit could absolutely work if it's lit the right way, but with the suits we've seen recently in the x-men movies they lit in heavy lighting and IMO, look terrible.

It would be interesting if they have 2 levels of muscle suits for Bane though, one for pre-venom and one for post.

 

[Paste Pot Pete]

Whenever actors beef up for these roles, we very rarely get to see the full extent of their efforts because they're usually hidden under costumes.

Watch the behind the scenes and look how huge Brandon Routh got (granted he's taller than Hardy, but still). Look at Jackman, especially in Wolverine.

If Nolan just lets Hardy get as big as he can and gives him a sleeveless outfit, he'll look big. Especially in comparison to Bale, whose muscles are hidden under rubber.

 

[ALP]

Yeah Vinne Jones lower arms did not look real at all! The muscles for the Dukes guy in the video looked better but still rubbery. The muscles need to flex, show veins, etc. But like I said, that would just be for a more comic book look. It will probably just be Jones bulked up. Also depends how the costume is designed. I liked the drawings someone did here recently, a sort of swat look with and without the sleeves.

 

[Yurka]

I know Hugh got massive for Wolverine, I remember him saying he had to eat "an army of chickens" to gain the weight haha. Didnt know about Routh, I'll check it out. But if Bale stays the same size he was in TDK, Hardy wont have a problem,even if he gets Bronson size again. Bale looked extreeeeemely lean, and not very intimidating (IMO). So if Bale is around the same size and Hardy cant pack on maybe a few more pounds than he did for Bronson, I think it will be believable.

 

[kvz5]

I know Hugh got massive for Wolverine, I remember him saying he had to eat "an army of chickens" to gain the weight haha. Didnt know about Routh, I'll check it out. But if Bale stays the same size he was in TDK, Hardy wont have a problem,even if he gets Bronson size again. Bale looked extreeeeemely lean, and not very intimidating (IMO). So if Bale is around the same size and Hardy cant pack on maybe a few more pounds than he did for Bronson, I think it will be believable.

Yeah, that's probably going to be the plan. In fact, maybe Bale will just stick to his size right now and not put on anymore weight/muscle and then Hardy can pack on the muscles. In a perfect world though, Bale will be more muscular than his TDK size and Hardy can just pack on even more.

 

[EliteF50]

If they're smart, they'll make Hardy wear a muscle suit. He's definitely not big enough for Bane, and his Bronson size was still way too small.

 

[Paste Pot Pete]

BREAKING NEWS: FIRST OFFICIAL PIC OF TOM HARDY AS BANE

Today WB released this official photo of actor Tom Hardy in costume as the Batman supervillain "Bane" from their 2012 release, The Dark Knight Rises. Director Christopher Nolan sent along the following message from the set of his latest Batman flick -

"I'm very proud to be bringing my new vision of this classic Batman character to film screens. In deciding the best way to portray such a physically imposing character, Tom (Hardy) and I agreed that it would simply be impossible to naturally produce a physique like the Bane of the comics. Thanks to the wonderful people at WETA Workshop, that dream has become a reality. I look forward to summer 2012 when filmgoers around the world will be able to watch the concluding chapter of our Batman trilogy, and marvel at the exciting battles between two naturally well-built men hidden under ******ed looking rubber suits."

 

[SantomTheWhite]

someone make a catwoman manip from this.

http://www.yowazzup.com/blog/images/anne-hathaway-gq.jpg

Edit: my bad...wrong thread. How do I delete this.

 

[Colonel Kurtz]

Bane will most likely be a veteran of some "unnamed conflict" in the Middle East and current member of the Peña Duro military company (think Blackwater). The Peña Duro company will be brought in by the GCPD to help apprehend the vigilante known as the Batman. This will ruffle Gordon's feathers, but like always, there's not much he can do as he quickly butts heads with the company's founder and owner, Dr. Hugo Strange.

It will turn out that Strange has been giving the mercenaries working for him performance enhancing drugs. Bane will be Strange's guinea pig of sorts and tests new drugs on him to enhance his brute strength.

Bane and his "suicide squad" track down Batman and almost apprehend him in a scene similar to when the cops track down Batman in Year One. Batman escapes, but thanks to Hugo Strange's masquerading as Batman and simple deduction skills, finds out his identity. He sends Bane, his top man, to break the Bat and he does just that.

The rest of the film will be Bruce Wayne and Batman "Rising" to the challenge to redeem his name and his title of Gotham's protector with the help of Catwoman. Batman will reveal his identity to Catwoman and vice versa. Selina Kyle will then tell Bruce Wayne that his persona as Batman is who he really is and that his face has come to represent what criminals fear. She then helps Batman defeat Strange and his monster men. After an extended action scene, Batman tells Bane that Strange was manipulating him to do his dirty work, Bane then sacrifices himself, killing Strange in the process.

The end of the movie, Batman will accept his destiny and Catwoman somehow escapes into the night.

 

[Robin91939]

I would love to see Tom Hardy in a body suit if done correctly, it would be amazing...

-R

 

[Young Superman]

I'm I the only one who thinks that at 5'9", Tom Hardy may be a little short for Bane?

 

[Bruce Malone]

Tom's 5'10" but i sincerely doubt and hope not as well, that he will wear a muscle suit. If Hardy bulked up as much as he did for bronson, a british movie that probably cost a few million to make and was probably not paid too much for.

Think of the effort he'll put into for a multi-million dollar blockbuster where i'm sure he's being paid a multitude of what he was in bronson.

 

[Violet Lantern]

He's not too short. He's 5'9ish/5'10, about the same as Keaton. Like Keaton, they can make him seem 6 foot in this movie. Which is all he needs to be IMO. He just needs to match up in size to Bale. I don't think Nolan is going to portray him as a hulking 6'8" freak.

 

[Tequilla]

He can go this route

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This rubber suits only work if the movie has a comedic vein. By the way , Running on Karma (the movie from the pic) is fantastic.

 

[SantomTheWhite]

Bane will most likely be a veteran of some "unnamed conflict" in the Middle East and current member of the Peña Duro military company (think Blackwater). The Peña Duro company will be brought in by the GCPD to help apprehend the vigilante known as the Batman. This will ruffle Gordon's feathers, but like always, there's not much he can do as he quickly butts heads with the company's founder and owner, Dr. Hugo Strange.

It will turn out that Strange has been giving the mercenaries working for him performance enhancing drugs. Bane will be Strange's guinea pig of sorts and tests new drugs on him to enhance his brute strength.

Bane and his "suicide squad" track down Batman and almost apprehend him in a scene similar to when the cops track down Batman in Year One. Batman escapes, but thanks to Hugo Strange's masquerading as Batman and simple deduction skills, finds out his identity. He sends Bane, his top man, to break the Bat and he does just that.

The rest of the film will be Bruce Wayne and Batman "Rising" to the challenge to redeem his name and his title of Gotham's protector with the help of Catwoman. Batman will reveal his identity to Catwoman and vice versa. Selina Kyle will then tell Bruce Wayne that his persona as Batman is who he really is and that his face has come to represent what criminals fear. She then helps Batman defeat Strange and his monster men. After an extended action scene, Batman tells Bane that Strange was manipulating him to do his dirty work, Bane then sacrifices himself, killing Strange in the process.

The end of the movie, Batman will accept his destiny and Catwoman somehow escapes into the night.

good story, I enjoyed it.

 

[Spidey 2007]

I think a muscle suit with CG enhancements is THE way to go for a venomed up Bane. as far as normal bane, Hardy would look fine. It worked wonders for two face with the CGI, I dont see how they cant do it for bane.

Especially if its only used in the climax where Bane might be at his biggest. Normal bulked up Hardy would be fine for the rest of the movie.

 

[PaleHuman]

since Hardy is only 5'10" i wonder if Nolan is scrapping the giant, muscular image- he's probably just giving Batman an equal opponent. Bane will break into Batman's toys while Catwoman is distracting him. Bane will sport an earless Batman cowl and use Batman's strength-enhancing gear. Then once Bane is defeated, all the "Dark Knight" problems will be blamed on Bane and Batman will come through shining in the eyes of Gotham.

 

[Avengers-Report]

since Hardy is only 5'10" i wonder if Nolan is scrapping the giant, muscular image- he's probably just giving Batman an equal opponent. Bane will break into Batman's toys while Catwoman is distracting him. Bane will sport an earless Batman cowl and use Batman's strength-enhancing gear. Then once Bane is defeated, all the "Dark Knight" problems will be blamed on Bane and Batman will come through shining in the eyes of Gotham.

I hope not.

 

[thedrizzle59]

My theory is that Bane will have a connection to the league of shadows. Talia al ghul will be in the movie and will seem as a helper to Bruce but will be revealed to be a villain at the end. I would really like to see a climax which entails Bruce vs bane, catwoman vs talia, and Gordon vs Hugo strange. Would be awesome IMO. But seeing as how I'm never even close to guessing Nolan's movie plots non of this will happen I'm sure lol!

 

[Matt Mortem]

sorry drizz, I don't see any of the happening either. Would be cool though

 

[BatmanBeyond]

BREAKING NEWS: FIRST OFFICIAL PIC OF TOM HARDY AS BANE

Today WB released this official photo of actor Tom Hardy in costume as the Batman supervillain "Bane" from their 2012 release, The Dark Knight Rises. Director Christopher Nolan sent along the following message from the set of his latest Batman flick -

"I'm very proud to be bringing my new vision of this classic Batman character to film screens. In deciding the best way to portray such a physically imposing character, Tom (Hardy) and I agreed that it would simply be impossible to naturally produce a physique like the Bane of the comics. Thanks to the wonderful people at WETA Workshop, that dream has become a reality. I look forward to summer 2012 when filmgoers around the world will be able to watch the concluding chapter of our Batman trilogy, and marvel at the exciting battles between two naturally well-built men hidden under ******ed looking rubber suits."

This is hilarious!

I'm also curious to see how big Hardy will be as Bane. I'm definitely not expecting the hulked-up Bane from the comics, not even the more balanced version from TAS. Bronson size seems more likely(perhaps bigger), but I can't wait to see the first pics of Hardy as Bane(as well as the first pics of Hathaway as Selina) so we can be more certain. His role and background will be interesting to see as well...right now, I'm torn on what to expect: either an agent of the League of Shadows or an independent Bane(although I can't see him being a mere agent of the LOS if he's the main villain).

 

[Nave 'Torment']

This is a good example of how good ideas can go horribly wrong. 300 used the paint-on approach so well that you didn't see actors, you saw Greek warriors embracing human perfection. With the Juggernaut, though, you would think the effects would lead you hate paint for the rest of your life.

Whenever actors beef up for these roles, we very rarely get to see the full extent of their efforts because they're usually hidden under costumes.

Watch the behind the scenes and look how huge Brandon Routh got (granted he's taller than Hardy, but still). Look at Jackman, especially in Wolverine.

If Nolan just lets Hardy get as big as he can and gives him a sleeveless outfit, he'll look big. Especially in comparison to Bale, whose muscles are hidden under rubber.

Tom and Hugh should talk I hope Nolan's still got his number after Prestige. Maybe they could group up with The Rock and set up a routine or something.

I agree about your point, and especially when you're co-starring with someone like Bale and following the goddamn Joker for screen time, you'd want to make those months prior to shooting to good use. Though not to sure if Routh's a good example here, the dude was still too thin to be Superman. Just as Australia was too green to be Kansas. Or Bosworth was too placid to be Lois Lane. Or...eh never mind.

I know Hugh got massive for Wolverine, I remember him saying he had to eat "an army of chickens" to gain the weight haha. Didnt know about Routh, I'll check it out. But if Bale stays the same size he was in TDK, Hardy wont have a problem,even if he gets Bronson size again. Bale looked extreeeeemely lean, and not very intimidating (IMO). So if Bale is around the same size and Hardy cant pack on maybe a few more pounds than he did for Bronson, I think it will be believable.

Definitely, and yeah Jackman prepped really well there. A kid I tutor got me to watch WWE recently and I was surprised that the Undertaker looks so good and solid even for his age. It almost looked like he followed Jackman's routine or something. He looked better than he ever was, even in his prime. I think Bale and Hardy would look good though, Hardy's got naturally bigger shoulders than Bale so that might be helpful, at least visually.

Or, since it's Bale. You can just order him to look smaller. I think the man can alter his friggin height if he wants to! He's a professional you know.

ORR, just screw it all and make some real Venom. Yeah, no one needs to know outside Hardy's hotel room. For Batman Begins they actually concocted a new material from scratch to make the costume, so why not hire crazy chemists to make a steroid cocktail and give to Hardy? There was that rumor about Heath going nuts for trying to 'get into character' and then killing himself, if Nolan inspires that from his actors...

Alright I'll stop.

I'm I the only one who thinks that at 5'9", Tom Hardy may be a little short for Bane?

No, looks like everyone's complaining about that.