Tom Hardy is about to unleash his inner MC, as he prepares to drop his debut rap album with hip-hop heavyweights Czarface. The actor, known for his intense performances in 'Venom' and 'Peaky Blinders', is set to trade in his script for a mic, joining forces with the East Coast collective on 'Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer'. This isn't just a one-off collaboration – Hardy's been honing his rap skills behind the scenes, having signed a record deal at 15 and recorded unreleased material that finally surfaced on his 2018 mixtape 'Falling on Your Arse'.
The album is packed with big-name guest verses from Method Man, El-O, and Busta Rhymes, but it's Hardy who's the main attraction – or should we say, Frankie Pulitzer? The actor's been rapping under this moniker since his 2021 appearance on Czarface's 'Good Guys, Bad Guys' EP, and even joined forces with Method Man on their track 'Knull & Void'. It looks like he's found a winning formula, because the album also includes a taste of what's to come with the single 'Brothers Grimm', which dropped last Thursday.
But will his fans be ready for this new side of Hardy? The actor's got form in other creative pursuits – just check out his critically-acclaimed turn as Harry De Souza in Paramount+'s smash hit series 'MobLand'. A production source has confirmed that he's still very much involved with the show, despite recent speculation about his commitment to the project.
As one of Britain's most bankable stars, Hardy's always pushed himself to the limit – whether it's taking on physically demanding roles or experimenting with music. And now, with 'Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer' set to drop soon, fans are in for a treat. Will this rap album be the next big thing from Tom Hardy? Only one way to find out...
Hardy's diverse creative pursuits have earned him a slew of awards and nominations – think BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination in 2009 and BAFTA TV Award win for Best Actor in 2018. But will he bring that same level of intensity and depth to the mic? The world is about to find out...