TDKR's Tom Hardy Explains His "Starbucks" Comment

TDKR's Tom Hardy Explains His "Starbucks" Comment

You might remember back at SDCC Hardy caused a bit of a stir when he compared working on The Dark Knight Rises to working at Starbucks. He has now cleared up the misunderstanding and explained himself..

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By MarkCassidy - Aug 25, 2011 04:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Batman
Source: Variety

When Hardy mentioned TDKR and Starbucks in the same sentence some people immediately pounced, but I think most reasonable minded folk understood what he was trying to say. Granted he might have chosen his words more carefully. Anyway the self-described "sensitive" actor has explained his comments to Variety, while also revealing that he reads comics. And cries. I'm not sure if he means in that order..



"I'm really sorry if anyone misunderstood what I said about comparing working for a huge franchise to being like working for Starbucks. I didn't mean it like that. I mean, it could have been British Airways. It could have been Virgin, it could have been any huge company."

"I'm human and I do read things and I get hurt. My friends say "Don't read anything , just ignore it". But I do. And I read Comics. And I cry."


Filming continues on Christopher Nolan's third and final Bat-flick in which Tom Hardy plays Bane. We haven't had any set pics in, ohhh, about an hour so expect some very soon.



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BobGarlen
BobGarlen - 8/25/2011, 5:15 AM
great actor. obviously puts a lot of heart into each role.
StrangerX
StrangerX - 8/25/2011, 5:33 AM
He really didn't need to apologize.
redsoxdude
redsoxdude - 8/25/2011, 5:36 AM
^^ agreed. Either i missed him saying this...or i did not care he said it and forgot. No need to be sorry.
Forilaz
Forilaz - 8/25/2011, 5:40 AM
I wasn't impressed/offended the first time. It was obvious what he meant. Some people are just crybabies.
reverendjonnynemo
reverendjonnynemo - 8/25/2011, 5:42 AM
Ha ha - Batman made Bane cry...
GrimeKid
GrimeKid - 8/25/2011, 5:49 AM
Tom is an eccentric guy.

How demeaning is it to have to apologise to nerds about a small, flippant analogy he made during one interview?.

I feel sorry for him, he should've stuck to his guns & said ''No, I ain't apologizing for shit. They're only words''.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 8/25/2011, 5:52 AM
Well, in fairness he didn't actually apologize. He said sorry if anyone misunderstood!
WorldsGreatestdetective
WorldsGreatestdetective - 8/25/2011, 6:24 AM
He is still mocking the subject guys. You think he really cries reading the comics?
yeoldeemoney
yeoldeemoney - 8/25/2011, 6:32 AM
Guys seriously cut him a break. He's been getting trashed by fanboys for his portrayal of Bane and we've seen about 2 seconds of actual footage of Bane. Granted, the costume is not what many were expecting, but honestly I don't think Bane's costume is the most iconic part of the character.

Let's let Nolan do his thing and then we can judge.
40oz
40oz - 8/25/2011, 6:32 AM
Who cares
Shaman
Shaman - 8/25/2011, 6:42 AM
Really? This is a huge issue? Goddamn i'm tired of the most insignificant shit being made into mole hills just because it's "somewhat" SLIGHTLY related to popular movies. Who... the [frick]... cares??? Is PETA going to march against an actor stating that they prefer briefs over boxers while shooting in the company of animals??? Just get the [frick] right out!
BFGLOOM
BFGLOOM - 8/25/2011, 6:57 AM
Cool guy. He didn't take it back anyway, he said sorry if people took it the wrong way. He's going to be great as Bane no matter the costume or size. Its the characters actions and hardys presense that will make the role. Its Bane.....The most battle ready of Bats foes.
duncboy
duncboy - 8/25/2011, 7:17 AM
I didn't see/listen to the interview, but I've got a feeling that he's sarcastic a good amount of the time...and I like it.
AlanWarlock
AlanWarlock - 8/25/2011, 7:24 AM
Hey, a paycheck is a paycheck. He SHOULD be apologizing for bringing one of the lamest Batman villains to life on the big screen. He's going to be the Thomas Haden Church of 2012.
drykillogic22
drykillogic22 - 8/25/2011, 7:34 AM
HelaGood
HelaGood - 8/25/2011, 8:03 AM
oh brother...
Napalmpizza
Napalmpizza - 8/25/2011, 8:07 AM
Seriously,
Napalmpizza
Napalmpizza - 8/25/2011, 8:18 AM
Seriously, this is what it has come to?! The guys "apology" has very much a sarcastic undertone... the half wits amongst us knew his first meaning.... Hardy is not an idiot, he's one if the most intellectual, virile, hard working actors of today! He's tenacious, softly spoken, painfully humble and and a genuine nice salt of the earth bloke. He wants adulation, he deserves adulation, he's been through tough times and he's still here, he's an ambassador - charitable and just a bloody good guy! As for him as Bane, Nolan cast him - Nolans a genius a law unto himself, what we see in set stills and mobile phone footage from the extras is all pre editing & production, he will blow you away as Bane in 2012, he will break the Bat, he will prevail and not disappoint... Let's face it, when as he ever?
m0th3r
m0th3r - 8/25/2011, 9:06 AM
@RorMachine more like a 'politician' style apology..dont really apologize, just say sorry u were too dumb to understanding me.. :)
batmanrises
batmanrises - 8/25/2011, 9:48 AM
He's not the douchiest actor in interviews. Shia is the king of that.
silverdog
silverdog - 8/25/2011, 9:49 AM
damage control...
TyrannicalOverlord
TyrannicalOverlord - 8/25/2011, 9:58 AM
Now I'll have to try not to think of him sobbing while reading Archie and Jughead as he causes mayhem in Gothom... *sigh*...
blackpantherfan
blackpantherfan - 8/25/2011, 10:14 AM
is he gay.lol
Jordanstine
Jordanstine - 8/25/2011, 10:43 AM
If Bane is a sissy cry baby, how in the world is he going to match up with Batman?
SpiderFan35
SpiderFan35 - 8/25/2011, 10:51 AM
What a wanker.

@ tea: lol, I knew he was Team Edward!
TyrannicalOverlord
TyrannicalOverlord - 8/25/2011, 12:23 PM
@Madking- ur jobs to get sum gramma lessons...
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 8/25/2011, 12:47 PM
I bet there are a few guys on here that read their comics and then go cry.
Bodwulf
Bodwulf - 8/25/2011, 12:56 PM
He started off good.Then the part at the end about reading comics and crying made me think he is on drugs again.
InFamouslyCool
InFamouslyCool - 8/25/2011, 1:02 PM
douche
SpiderFan35
SpiderFan35 - 8/25/2011, 1:29 PM
Ummm, the day is over half gone and I have yet to see a new pic or video of a tumbler or a batpod driving around. Wtf is the hold up? jk lol
AsianVersionOfET
AsianVersionOfET - 8/25/2011, 2:00 PM
Do you people know the meaning of sarcasm...?
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