Tom Hardy might be the new MAD MAX..

George Miller is looking towards Tom Hardy to star in the upcoming MAD MAX: FURY ROAD film which is by far the greatest casting choice I have seen this year. MTV news caught up with Tom Hardy about this and here is what he had to say:

Hardy first wanted to set the record straight on his casting in the “Mad Max” movie. “George hasn’t actually confirmed that,” he revealed, quickly adding that “it’s strongly coming in my direction. I would be preparing for that role.” While it certainly sounds like a lock, both from the reports we’ve been getting and from the actor’s own words, the guy can be forgiven for not wanting to spread around any wrong information.

That said, he’s certainly educating himself on the role, and coming to terms with the fact that he could very well be stepping into the role of this iconic character in film history. “The Mad Max figure is a big figure, and I have to get my head around that,” he said.

The challenge with a role like this is two-fold. Starring in an event blockbuster carries its own baggage of course, but Hardy also has to account for the series’ rich history. The Mad Max character is so heavily identified with Gibson, there’s always the danger of simply rehashing. It’s encouraging to hear then that Hardy is aware of the possible pitfalls.

This is going to be amazing, especially with Tom Hardy in the role of MAD MAX. If you havent seen BRONSON then you have no idea how absolutely amazing he is, but take my word for it…he will own MAD MAX.