Tom Hardy has revealed we almost got to see a WHOLE lot more of him in his latest role.
The British actor is about to return to the small screen in the BBC period drama, ‘Taboo’, but ‘Downton Abbey’ it ain’t.
Tom plays anti-hero James Delaney in the new production, which required him to flash rather a lot of flesh, although if he’d had his way, we would have got the full monty.
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“You’re lucky there was a loin cloth because I didn’t want one,” he told the BBC.
“It’s not a period drama until someone gets naked and covers themselves in blood. At least you’re showing willing.”
(Insert your own joke here)
He continued: “I was in Tilbury, in the moat, in the docks, with nothing on. We were trying to eke out drama from any opportunity and none of that makes the cut.”
Altogether now: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
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‘Taboo’ follows traveler James Delaney, who everyone assumed had died until he returns to London from Africa in 1814 to reclaim his father’s shipping empire.
The eight-episode series also stars Oona Chaplin, David Hayman, Jonathan Pryce, Jessie Buckley, Jefferson Hall and Ashley Walters.
Tom added that it’s is just what we all need in the cold, dark January nights.
“It’s January. You’re coming out of the darkness of the Christmas period, it’s freezing and no-one has any money,” he said “Hopefully Taboo should deliver on a lot of levels.
“It’s got heart, a lot of attention to detail. It opens like a jewellery box and it’s got that Gothic horror feel to it. I hope you enjoy it.”
‘Taboo’ debuts on BBC One on Saturday 7 January at 9.15pm. Watch the trailer below.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Tom Hardy arrives for BGC Annual Global Charity Day at Canary Wharf on September 12, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Luca Teuchmann/WireImage) (credit:Luca Teuchmann via Getty Images)
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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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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)
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Actor Tom Hardy attends a news conference to promote the film "Legend" at TIFF the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, September 13, 2015. REUTERS/Fred Thornhill (credit:Fred Thornhill / Reuters)
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Cast member Tom Hardy poses at the premiere of "The Revenant" in Hollywood, California December 16, 2015. The movie opens in the U.S. on January 8, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (credit:Mario Anzuoni / Reuters)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Tom Hardy poses for a photo in support of Bowel Cancer UK at the BGC Annual Global Charity Day at Canary Wharf on September 12, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Tom Hardy arrives for 'Bear Grylls: Endeavour' at SSE Arena Wembley on October 7, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Tom Hardy attends the UK Premiere of new BBC One drama 'Taboo' at Picturehouse Central on November 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Tom Hardy attends day one of the Audi Polo Challenge at Coworth Park on May 28, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Audi UK) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Tom Hardy attends day one of the Audi Polo Challenge at Coworth Park on May 28, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Audi UK) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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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)
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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)
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Tom Hardy attends The Revenant premiere at The Empire Leicester Square, London, Britain on 14 Jan 2016.
Tom Hardy attends The Revenant premiere at The Empire Leicester Square, London, Britain on 14 Jan 2016.
Pictured: Tom HardyRef: SPL1209043 140116
Picture by: Jon Furniss / Corbis
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