The Changing Body Shapes Of Tom Hardy | Crazy Transformations

Such has been the story of Tom Hardy's swashbuckling journey into Hollywood, with the 41-year-old having played some remarkable characters, including the notorious British criminal Charles Bronson — the "most violent prisoner in Britain", according to some — Batman's hulking nemesis, Bane and Tommy Conlon, a bloodthirsty UFC fighter in 2011's Warrior.

Now, however, Tom Hardy's turning his attention to the world of Marvel, playing Spiderman villain Venom. Unsurprisingly, he's got into incredible shape for the role (again), using MMA and kickboxing training to strip fat.

Here, we document the crazy transformations that Tom Hardy has undergone for each role.