Yahoo Movies Tom Hardy wanted to appear completely naked in Taboo
Hats off to Tom Hardy!
The 39-year-old actor has opened up about his role in new show Taboo, telling the BBC that he never really wanted to wear clothes in the drama series.
He said: "You're lucky there was a loin cloth because I didn't want one.
"It's not a period drama until someone gets naked and covers themselves in blood. At least you're showing willing."
He added: "I was in Tilbury, in the moat, in the docks, with nothing on. We were trying to eke out drama from any opportunity and none of that makes the cut."
The new show follows the story of James Delaney (Hardy), a traveller who everyone thought was dead until he returns to London in 1814 after spending 10 years in Africa to reclaim his father's shipping empire.
The eight-episode series boasts a stellar cast including Jonathan Pryce, Oona Chaplin, David Hayman, Jessie Buckley, Ashley Walters and Jefferson Hall.
Taboo starts Saturday, January 7 at 9.15pm on BBC One.
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