Actors experimenting with diverse genres and characters is always fascinating to watch, as it provides them opportunities to push boundaries and explore different dimensions of storytelling. One of the biggest challenges actors often aspire to is playing double roles, and doing so convincingly can be incredibly difficult. Now, imagine if one of those roles is of a man who identifies as queer, played by a cisgender actor. While this presents a missed opportunity for authentic queer representation, it is still a complex and demanding role for the actor. Tom Hardy accepted this challenge in the 2015 film Legend, where his portrayal was highly praised. The film is now set to hit the Indian streaming space once again. Below is everything you need to know.
Legend on OTT
Legend tells the real-life story of the rise and fall of London’s most notorious gangsters, Reggie and Ron Kray, both portrayed by Tom Hardy in a double role. The film is a classic crime thriller that delves into the secret history of 1960s London and the extraordinary events that cemented the Kray twins’ infamy. It is an adaptation of the book The Profession of Violence: The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins by John Pearson.
Directed by Brian Helgeland, Legend stars. The film is slated to be added to the movie catalog on Lionsgate Play’s official platform, with a release date expected in October. Viewers can also watch it through an OTTplay Premium subscription once it is available.
Legend On OTT
Tom Hardy on Legend
Tom Hardy, known for his wide range of roles, took on the challenge of playing both Reggie and Ron Kray in Legend, with Ron identifying as gay. In an interview with Female First, Hardy shared his thoughts on portraying a gay man, explaining that he didn’t overthink it. He said, “I didn’t even think about it. I don’t think it needs playing, that’s that. Ronnie was gay, does that make sense? If I thought about it, then that would give me pause to think about it, but I just had to get on with doing what I’m doing, which is my job.”
He further elaborated, “I think if you start playing anything, then you start to miss the point of what it is you’re supposed to do. What was complicated is that we don’t know if Reggie was gay as well or not, that’s questionable.”
Legend On OTT
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