Here are some of the prettiest photos I could find of Tom Hiddleston from the past few days. These are just extra pics from the Paris and Berlin photocalls. There was some kind of fan-event for Crimson Peak in Berlin last night, but we don’t have those photos (I don’t think there was a red carpet, actually). Anyway, Tom has a new interview with the Wall Street Journal. He chats about Crimson Peak and I Saw the Light mostly. While none of these quotes are amazeballs, he’s pretty charming here.
His inspiration for Crimson Peak: “We talked about Rochester in ‘Jane Eyre,’ we talked about Bluebeard, and this idea of the Byronic hero. There were archetypes we needed to present, to create expectations which we could subvert and confound. Guillermo and I were always trying to find the subtlety and the precision of that very complex psychology. He’s very trapped, struggling to free himself from the bonds of the past.”
Preparing for ISTL while working on CP: “There were weekends when I was filming ‘Crimson Peak’ when I could spend some time on the chord progressions of Hank Williams. Mercifully they’re quite simple melodically.”
Living with Rodney Crowell to prepare for ISTL: “He was my tutor in the ways of the blues. We would get up in the morning and make a bowl of porridge and start singing. We would sing for seven or eight hours a day.”
Singing “Your Cold Cold Heart” a cappella in the film: “Why can’t I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold, cold heart….We wanted people to hear the words of that song and understand that the film is a portrait of a marriage, a fractious and turbulent relationship, out of which came these incredibly soulful songs.”
I know Tom is proud of ISTL, but most critics really didn’t like that movie and it has nothing to do with Tom. If anything, they said he did an admirable job with the material, but the film is sub-par. But I believe in Crimson Peak. Guillermo del Toro has so many die-hard fan-boys and I really do think CP is going to be a huge movie for Tom’s career. And yes… Rochester in Jane Eyre. I can actually see that. That’s the reference I’m getting from the trailers, that the creepy house is part of the drama, that a man is haunted by his past and it infects everything in his life.
Photos courtesy of WENN, Fame/Flynet.
Where will Tom pop up today? Amsterdam? Lisbon? Stockholm? Toyko? Moscow? Beijing? Nairobi? Casablanca?
Doesn’t matter. We’re ready on the veranda and in the meadow too.
It’s October! Crimson Peak opens in two weeks! In IMAX!
two years guys, TWO YEARS we’ve all been waiting for this beauty of a film.
we’ve stuck through and through on Lilac’s veranda, Sean is still in the boot, and poor Colin Firth is still serving drinks to us all without one single moan.
We’ll have a big celebration when it finally opens. Colin and Tom are all uncontrollably excited about it and even Mark is looking forward to it. He might let Sean out of the boot for the occasion.
So, it appears some are seeing CP on Thursday sneak peaks, some on Friday and others (ME!) on Saturday night. I look forward to discussing here but hope that spoilers won’t get spilled before Saturday showings at least…
I’m seeing it on Friday because I’m busy on Thursday night. And I’m not happy about it
Please, no spoilers even after Saturday, it only comes to Portugal on October 22… Buaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…….
Why so late??????
heh! we dont get it till 15th October – no spoilers or you’ll be in the boot!
p’enny, it comes here on the 15th too…
I promise no spoilers
Penny i have a cumby live screening booked that night-just hope it spreads through the cinemas
What’s wrong with Birmingham (UK)? He’ll be in Brum with me, learning an authentic accent for his cameo appearance in Peaky Blinders 3 (now that would be fun!)
Don’t tease me like that! A cameo appearance in Peaky Blinders would be the death of me. Aunt Polly has a fling.
Oh yes, with a seriously smooth professional gambler in the form of Hiddles who turns up in a flash Roller that he’s wagered on a race – and lost and whose only real objective is to hang on to the car but what’s this? He falls under Aunty Polly’s earthy spell and can’t go through with the dastardly deed of betraying her at the last and risking everything as a result.. cue music du, du, durrrr.
This is his car (tbh I’d run off with him in this motor , I love vintage cars)
http://www.rollsroyceprice.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1920-rolls-royce.jpg
Gorgeous car. Tom has to have some scenes with Cillian. Both of them shirtless
Oh well, in that case they should have a scene in a Turkish bath with only a small towel to cover their modesty. Or in Tom’s case if the rumours are to be believed a large towel…
to true-but i do not see him doing cameos for a while unless it is Shelock-that is Benny’s game at the moment
I can’t wait!
Chris Hewitt from Empire did an interview with Del Toro today:
twitter.com/ChrisHewitt/status/649539168654204928
Tom is also in London today:
twitter.com/BrittanySherwin/status/649572808037675008?s=09
There are photos of Tom entering the Radio2 studios (I’m assuming that’s the BBC), which probably means more velvet-voice goodness for all of you in the UK. Lucky dogs.
Poor Colin must be absolutely exhausted! On the veranda AND in the meadow?! Poor boy needs help. I am willing to donate my husband, James (or as I call him, Jamie) Norton, to help out with the festivities. I’ve gotten him very well-trained and he will see to you ladies shortly!
Wonderful! Colin is most appreciative. Although service in the meadow is through free vending machines and drones. Mark has deemed the fray dangerous
Holy crap Miss Jane. His desperation for you to notice him is a little embarrassing. Can you just pay Hiddles a little attention?
Better make it quick, before a thousand crazy dragonflies escape from the attick. I think I see a trap door….
*adjusts bonnet* Top of the morning to you, dear Fanty and bettyrose, and a pleasant day to all – I would love to stay and chat but I do believe I am being beckoned to the Buttery; although I can promise you, it won’t be quick.
(@Kasier – I could kiss you for that headline. I won’t, I promise, but I really could. Rabbit Rabbit)
If my hot buttered crumpet tastes funny later, we’re going to have words.
Miss Jane, I admire your commitment to use natural products in your dalliances. You are an inspiration.
Fanty – I assume you will recognize the taste.
Balls de Nuts – you find that inspiring? wait until you see what I do next *a whip’s crack rings throughout the halls*
Yes, a little attention, before somebody sets fire to something…
ON IT!
On it, or on him?
Yes.
*licks finger*
Miss Eyre is likely still asleep, but she is going to have an amazing breakfast this morning…..
Just got back from my run, Miss J – oh what would have been swimming through my head had I read this prior to hitting the payment. Feast I shall, indeed.
Guns out on display and button popping. My day is starting off right.
Now, i have a big soft spot for Mr Rochester, so Tom if your fibbing in your hype i will slap you. Does Jessica’s character resemble Bertha? and Mia is Jane? mmmm
Uhm, Tom likes to be slapped.
“Tom likes to be slapped.”
or whipped, if I’m understanding Miss Jane’s comment above.
I never went for Rochester, or Heathcliff for that matter. Romantic heroes who pretty much destroy people? Meh. Jane is one of my favorite heroines though.
I’m also in the camp that feels that Anne Bronte was the sister who was truly ahead of her time:
http://www.harkavagrant.com/index.php?id=202
Imagine what she could have done if she had lived into her 30s?
i’m not a Heathcliffe fan, he was a nasty piece of work. But, Mr Rochester was trapped and made a huge mistake and paid for it. he thought he was helping Bertha, when he wasn’t and she went even madder. Heathcliffe was just a cold hearted son of a b@}~th
I never thought Heathcliff was supposed to be a “romantic hero”. He’s not. He’s a very tortured soul incapable of expressing real love. There’s nothing romantic about him. He isn’t written that way. You are right to be repulsed by him. It’s what the author intended. Mr. Rochester is a different matter, however.
Tom would make a great tortured Heathcliffe if he lost the accent-i actually prefer Wuthering Heights -it has more bite
It seems that TH played the guitar and sang HW’s song while he was dressed as Sir Thomas Sharpe and somebody recorded it. I really want to see the video.
WHHHHAAAT?? I NEED to see that! I’m laughing at just the thought!
I do too. I admire him for working on the music of ISTL six months early. He knew the importance of getting Hank right and worked his arse off to do the man justice.
Tom has it. If only he would release it for the joy of us all.
Have you all checked out http://www.crimsonpeakawaits.com?
I got lost in that thing and didn’t want to come out.
Yes!! That got me even more excited for the film. The set design and costumes are so distractingly gorgeous. I hope that there’s some sort of a companion video in which GdT walks us through the significance of the details of Allerdale Hall.
I am almost frantic with worry for the little dog
Me too! That bit about the red ball does not bode well…..
Nor does the glare he throws when the dog welcomes Edith
To me it looked like a look of desperation and fear.
I doubt that Jessica Chastain would be Bertha. I haven’t seen the film yet, so how would I know, really, but judging from the trailer, the siblings are somehow working together. Chastain comes off as poweful and manipulative, so… As long as “Jane” comes out in one piece!
She is no Bertha! And if I am reading between the lines correctly, the plot might owe asuch to Angela Carter as it does to Bronte. I’m anticipating a very female-centric film– villains, heroes, gjosts– with doing what he does best, showing his vulnerable side.
she could be Bertha before the madness? probably not. lol i take that back.
Maybe Bertha from Wide Sargasso Sea…..
i loved that book and the recent film adaptation. Well worth watching for Bertha’s story and to get a snapshot of sugar trade for Victorians.
And where is Charlie Hunnam?
Columbia
I’ve been thinking the same thing. He must have a very small part.
I just hope he is shirtless and/or naked in those scenes.
he’s filming Lost Z
didn’t he replace Cumberbatch in Z?
That film has had so many delays that I thought it was scrapped altogether.
I hope they make it and I hope it will be good. I’m currently reading the book and it’s amazing. The writing is so great, and the story — which of course is true — has so many incredible elements of mystery and intrigue. It is a page-turner.
Twitter is doing another Crimson Peak Q&A later today with Tom, Mia and GDT.
J. Eyre, where are you?
He was quite obvious in the reference…
Bon matin ma chère, enfin je suis ici; I just had to sort out a few things after I read the headline… like how to breath again.
Bon matin, mademoiselle Jane! Bienvenue ici!
Oh, you are doing this on purpose!
Is the mansion open yet? Someone send Colin my way & have him direct to me towards the food & drinks.
Colin is heading your way with a tray of breakfast pastries and will take your beverage order
I do love pastries. Starting this morning off right. Thanks.
Well, ladies, my trip to London and Paris is but only a fortnight away! I shall hopefully be rendezvous-ing with one or another of my Brit internet boyfriends. I know I shall be seeing Lord Cumby in Hamlet, but he is an ex internet boyfriend, but still, we are on friendly terms.
Horray for you! If you see Lord Dragonfly, remember, you must take him out to dinner first before getting a hug. His love is not cheap!
I shall plan on “taking one for the team” with Lord Dragonfly!
I’m hoping you take a few, BGE. There are a lot of us on the team.
Where good shoes for your paparazzi pictures!
I recently saw The Batch in Hamlet and he signed our divorce papers so I am now completely free for the Hiddles…too bad he was at TIFF and it was not meant to be…yet.
I keep waiting for a Hiddles sighting attending Hamlet Pushes 40 – there aren’t many more opportunities to see it in person before he has to jet off to film the Monkey Movie.
True. There have been no sightings, have there? He did see Gatiss in his play and the infamous trip to see Bradley Cooper, who was badly in need of Patti Lupone’s help that evening. Filming for the Monkey Movie starts in just a few weeks.
I do wonder what prep has been involved for the Monkey Movie. Did he volunteer at the Gorilla Kingdom at the London Zoo or study primates in a natural habitat?
That’s a beautiful theater but one people can definitely slip in and out of unnoticed if they wanted to, depending on their seat.
I can’t believe Tom wouldn’t go to see unless he really couldn’t make it. It is his mate and Shakespeare after all.
I am looking forward to Crimson Peak. That is all.
With the stills from Tom’s Graham Norton appearance now up on the interwebs, here’s the link to the video that will be available after tomorrow night’s broadcast:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06g0rkh
Wait a second, who’s the blonde chick – one of the Shires – country group? Can’t you picture Tom, to hot blonde: ” I sing country music as well, I recently portrayed the American singer Hank Williams in a wonderful Mark Abrahams film (add 1000+ words)….”
I would like to be exactly where Graham is – except straddling them 😉
The only need to straddle is Tom. You can have the rest.
Poor Tom, dude still looks connstipated.
I want Crimson Peak to be good, but I was just watching Pacific Rim last night and remembered how bad it is. That movie felt like they only used the first draft of the script. And mightily wasted Charlie Hunnam.
Pacific Rim is balanced by Pan’s Labyrinth.
Del Toro’s CV is all over the place. Great visuals, but what bugged me about Pacific Rim was that it had some elements of a really fun movie that were bogged down by terrible storytelling and dialogue. Where Pan’s Labyrinth was nuanced, Pacific Rim was a sledgehammer. I feel like we should go off of the Hellboy movies as the median of his quality of filmmaking, and those had some elements that I thought were great and some that I thought were really clunky.
Cronos, the devil’s backbone.
The whole bit involving the Japanese woman’s past ruined it for me. It was so boring, so slow, so over-done, and it didn’t really add anything to the movie. Also I thought the lead actor was just awful. I don’t even remember his name.
Don’t you talk about Charlie Hunnam that way!
But the whole plot about the Japanse girl and her partnering with him but Idris Elba not wanting her to… could have totally been thrown out. And Rinko Kikuchi is utterly fantastic in Japanses, but didn’t come across fantastically in English (a common issue with high profile foreign actresses)
Ohhhhh, THAT’S Charlie Hunnam that everyone is hot for. Oh wow, I can usually call ’em, but this guy did nothing for me.
He’s wearing a dark t-shirt at the Twitter Q&A. Mia looks very happy. I used to like her. She had better keep her grubby mitts off
She seems a lot more relaxed than at the premieres. She really doesn’t seem comfortable doing those, which must be a bit of a torment for her.
I almost came to worry about her. She is a good actor but she had better learn how to cope with promotional tour or stick to indie films.
And they’ve posted pictures of Tom in costume holding the makeup artist’s puppy. They are trying to kill us
+1,000
What an adorable puppy.
He always makes a reference to some classic work from the English cannon. Disney was Shakespeare and so on. He’s very pretensious.
Can’t see that showing in this Q&A tbh
It is Del toro who recommended Radcliff’s novel, and the works Mia mentioned – Frankenstein and The Turn of a Screw – are also very classic ones. It would be rather strange if you discuss Gothic Romance movies without referring to literary works of that tradition. They are closely related.
And Rebecca which he mentioned is a classic film
They were asked if they read anything while preparing for the role. A Jackie Collins novel probably wouldn’t have been much help
Haha, or Enid Blyton.
Twilight perhaps?
Surely Lethal Seduction would have given them a leg up on CP, don’t you think, LF?
(RIP Goddess Collins)
@JEyre, the cast is sworn to secrecy on that title. Don’t want to tip the Collins estate off to the plagiarism.
Crafty one, that GDT is – I wondered how he was getting around that. Explains all the hair and eyewear, though, doesn’t it?
Lots of “JANE” thought during the CP shoot.
🙂
I see what you did there, koko.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQP0h_kVEAEdTQC.jpg:large
yes, but what happened to the little dog in the film?
I’m so tired of the movie/TV trope of pets dying horribly. It put me off of Fear the Living Dead for a couple of weeks – and I’d been spoiled.
You probably won’t like High-Rise then. Not dog-friendly.
Oh, Tom. I wanna do such bad things with you.
Sounds good to me!
Guillermo is a visual master and it will suit Hiddleston ‘s looks and acting manner.
Totally random: I just watched Archipelago today. I don’t remember what led me to it, but it came up in a discussion about small, independent-type Euro films, which I love. It was the first Hiddleston movie I’ve seen since the first Loki movie (whatever that was called). Tom is great in Archipelago — really fantastic. All the cast is, actually. It is a slow movie but it moves like real life. Be patient with it. There is no great plot or message. It’s just a movie about a family and some turmoil therein. I really liked it. Tom fans should definitely see this. I caught it streaming on Netflix.
I love his subtle, naturalistic acting in the film. I tried to watch the film three times, and at the third try I managed to watch it to the end. It is an interesting film though Hogg’s films, both Archipelago and Unrelated, make me uncomfortable and irritated. Actually that might be the reponses what the director expects from her audince.
The performance of the older sister was supreme. I have actually known a couple of women exactly like her. Her performance really hit home for me. It was so real. And Edward’s (Tom H.) response to her — almost like he was both her victim and her enabler — was so heartbreaking. It has to be hard to love a person like that. A person capable of being both a loving sister, play mate and best friend, but also a controlling, pathologically passive-aggressive, oppressive person. And the mother … and Rose … sheesh I could go on. It’s a really good movie. I might watch it again in a week or so. I am still processing it. Heavy on my mind. But I love movies like that! I love to have a deep empathic response to a film — or even just a great performance if the film itself is lacking.
@ Sochan, preformances were really strong. I also know people exactly like the sister. So, the vieweing was even more painful. As neutral points out, its terrible family dynamic is so true to life. Yet I like the soundscape (peculiarly minimal) and the bleak, almost bare landscape.
@ icerose, I can perfectly imagine it. We can say same thing with mute button.
I have sat through the sister scene with a member of my family And it was excrutiating-She does capture very emotions you see in certain elements of the UK class system
Unfortunately, Archipelago made me cringe so much I couldn’t watch it. Probably because it was so true to life.
I loved Archipelago but at one point it was so slow i aked my daughter to turn the pause button off and she sad it is not on -we laughed ourselves silly
Oh, the hilarity… Screen Junkies just released an Honest Trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeDJAKvcZ9o&list=PLFWHlH4koGZAeH9x2wWeTB32VCESjRI51&index=1