The first extended trailer for 'Legend', has been released, showing Tom Hardy in fine form as both Reggie and Ronnie Kray, in this biopic about the infamous East End gangster twins.
Director Brian Helgeland ('LA Confidential', 'Mystic River') takes us, mostly through Reggie's eyes, into the 1960s underworld, which saw the violent brothers moving effortlessly between their East End home, pubs full of threats and violence, and the glamour of clubs and parties where they brushed with celebrities and were snapped by photographer David Bailey.
Tom Hardy is in doubly fine form as Ronnie and Reggie Kray in 'Legend'
Tom Hardy stars as both Reggie and Ronnie in the film, but what could have been a distracting gimmick is soon confirmed as a double tour de force from the 'Mad Max' star. Good luck to the people who have to sort this out come Awards Season.
The film also stars David Thewlis, Taron Egerton and Christopher Eccleston, with Emily Browning appearing as Reggie's tragic wife Frances.
'Legend' will be in UK cinemas from 9 September.
Tom Hardy: His 100 Sexiest Photos
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Tom Hardy arrives on the red carpet at the screening of the film Mad Max: Fury Road at the 68th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Thursday, May 14, 2015. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP) (credit:Arthur Mola/Invision/AP)
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Actor Tom Hardy during a press conference for the film Mad Max: Fury Road at the 68th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Thursday, May 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME. MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Tom Hardy attends the pre party for the English National Ballet's Christmas performance of The Nutcracker on December 14, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images) (credit:Dave M. Benett via Getty Images)
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Tom Hardy, a cast member in the upcoming film "Max Max: Fury Road," poses during CinemaCon 2015 at Caesars Palace on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) (credit:Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
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Tom Hardy, a cast member in "This Means War," poses at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. The film opens in theaters on Friday, Feb. 17. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (credit:Chris Pizzello/AP)
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Actor Tom Hardy during a press conference for the film Mad Max: Fury Road at the 68th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Thursday, May 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Tom Hardy during the 'Mad Max: Fury Road' photocall at the 68th Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2015 (credit:Dave Bedrosian/Geisler-Fotopress/DPA)
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Tom Hardy during the 'Mad Max: Fury Road' photocall at the 68th Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2015 (credit:Dave Bedrosian/Geisler-Fotopress/DPA)
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Tom Hardy arriving at the screening of new film Locke at the Odeon West End cinema, London. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
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FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2013 file photo, actor Tom Hardy poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film Locke at the 70th edition of the Venice Film Festival held from Aug. 28 through Sept. 7, in Venice, Italy. Hardy will play Elton John in a biopic titled Rocketman. Focus Features announced Hardys casting as the iconic piano man on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File) (credit:Andrew Medichini/AP)
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Actor Tom Hardy attending for the Lawless photocall at the 65th Cannes Film Festival, Cannes, May 19, 2012 (credit:Geisler-Fotopress/DPA)
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Tom Hardy arriving for the premiere of This Means War at the Odeon Kensington High Street, London (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
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Tom Hardy, a cast member in "Inception," arrives at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 13, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (credit:Chris Pizzello/AP)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 07: Actor Tom Hardy arrives at the Premiere Of Warner Bros. Pictures' 'Mad Max: Fury Road' at TCL Chinese Theatre on May 7, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (credit:Frazer Harrison via Getty Images)
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Oliver Twist Filming - London(76 of100)
Actor Tom Hardy on set for his role as Bill Sykes in a BBC production of Oliver Twist, scheduled for later this year, at London's High Court today. (credit:Fiona Hanson/PA Archive)
Britain The Moet British Independent Film Awards 2013 - Inside Arrivals(77 of100)
Tom Hardy attends the 16th Moet British Independent Film Awards held at Old Billinsgate Market, on Sunday Dec. 8, 2013, in London. (Photo by Jon Furniss/Invision/AP Images) (credit:Jon Furniss/Invision/AP)
"Locke" New York Film Critics Series Screening(78 of100)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 23: Actor Tom Hardy attends the New York Film Critics Series screening of 'Locke' at AMC Empire 25 theater on April 23, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Steve Zak Photography/FilmMagic) (credit:Steve Zak Photography via Getty Images)
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"Lawless" Premiere - 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival(80 of100)
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Actor Tom Hardy attends the 'Lawless' Premiere during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2012 in Cannes, France. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage) (credit:George Pimentel via Getty Images)
"This Means War" Press Conference(81 of100)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 04: (NO TABLOIDS; NO US SALES FOR 90 DAYS) Tom Hardy at the 'This Means War' Press Conference at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on February 4, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vera Anderson/WireImage) (credit:Vera Anderson via Getty Images)
This Means War - UK Premiere - Inside Arrivals(82 of100)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Tom Hardy attends the UK premiere of 'This Means War' at ODEON Kensington on January 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
English National Ballet: The Nutcracker - Pre Party(83 of100)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME. MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Tom Hardy attends the pre party for the English National Ballet's Christmas performance of The Nutcracker on December 14, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images) (credit:Dave M. Benett via Getty Images)
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy - UK Premiere - Inside Arrivals(84 of100)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Tom Hardy attends the UK premiere of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy at The BFI Southbank on September 13, 2011 in London, United Kingdom.(Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave Hogan via Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 01: Actor Tom Hardy attends the Visual Effects Society 9th Annual VES Awards Ceremony at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 1, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/FilmMagic) (credit:Michael Kovac via Getty Images)
Fashion's Night Out: Mulberry(88 of100)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Tom Hardy attends Mulberry's Fashion's Night Out Celebration at Selfridges on September 8, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Jon Furniss/WireImage) (credit:Jon Furniss via Getty Images)
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EGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 26: Tom Hardy at the Cartier Tent during the Cartier International Polo Day at Guards Polo Club on July 26, 2009 in Egham, England. (Photo by Jon Furniss/WireImage) (credit:Jon Furniss via Getty Images)
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"RocknRolla" World Premiere - Inside Arrivals(91 of100)
LONDON - SEPTEMBER 01: Tom Hardy attends the World Premiere of 'RocknRolla' held at the Odeon West End, Leicester Square on September 1, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Jon Furniss/WireImage) (credit:Jon Furniss via Getty Images)
Diesel U-Music Awards(92 of100)
LONDON - OCTOBER 03: Tom Hardy arrives at the Diesel U-Music Awards held at KOKO on October 3, 2007 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (credit:Gareth Cattermole via Getty Images)
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France Cannes Mad Max Red Carpet(95 of100)
Tom Hardy arrives for the screening of the film Mad Max: Fury Road at the 68th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Thursday, May 14, 2015. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP) (credit:Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)
France Cannes Mad Max Photo Call(96 of100)
Tom Hardy poses for photographers during a photo call for the film Mad Max : Fury Road, at the 68th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Thursday, May 14, 2015. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP) (credit:Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)
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France Cannes Mad Max Photo Call(98 of100)
Tom Hardy poses for photographers during a photo call for the film Mad Max : Fury Road, at the 68th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Thursday, May 14, 2015. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP) (credit:Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)
2014 TIFF - "The Drop" Portrait Session(99 of100)
Actor Tom Hardy, a cast member in the film "The Drop," poses for a portrait at the Fairmont Royal York hotel during the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, in Toronto. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) (credit:Chris Pizzello/AP)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 31: Tom Hardy attends as SIRIN LABS Launches SOLARIN at One Marylebone on May 31, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for SIRIN LABS) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)