The first image has been revealed forHAVOC.HAVOCis a new action film focusing on the story of a drug deal that goes awry, causing a detective to work through the underworld to rescue a politician’s son.HAVOCfeatures a leading castincluding Tom Hardy, Timothy Olyphant, Forest Whitaker, Luis Guzmán, Xelia Mendes-Jones, and Narges Rashidi.HAVOCiswritten and directed by Gareth Evans. The film does not yet have a release date.
PerEmpire,the first image has been released forHAVOC. The image shows Hardy’s character in the center of the frame, in a dimly-lit environment with neon fluorescent light strips in the background. Though Hardy looks forward, he wards off a potential assailant at his side, who seems to wince in pain. There is also an ensemble of characters behind the lead actor who appear to be unaware of the interaction in the foreground. Check out theHAVOCimage below:
What This Image Means For HAVOC
HAVOC Looks To Have Interesting Stylization
While theHAVOCimage does little by way of revealing the plot for Evans' action movie, it doesshow some of the visual style of the film.The environment around Hardy appears to be some sort of nightclub or similarly lively environment. While this kind of atmosphere could exist just for one scene, the neon lighting creates an interesting contrast and stylization for the scene. If the rest ofHAVOCfollows suit, the film’s action could be surrounded by an interesting visual language.
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While thereport onHAVOCdid not unveil the film’s release date, itdid confirm that the film will release on Netflix in 2025. Director Evans spoke on the film, calling it a “fast-paced action-thriller with nods to the Hong Kong cinema that [he] grew up watching.” He also promised thatHAVOC"will deliver on the action front," as the first look image teases. Evans also teased Hardy’s role specifically, saying he gives “an intensely muscular central performance, and a really well-developed character.”
Our Take On HAVOC’s First Impression
Tom Hardy Is The Perfect Actor For This Film
The combination of Evans' statements and the first-look image inspires more confidence inHAVOC. FromLocketoThe Drop, Hardy is an actor who has shown time and time again that he has what it takes to be an actor who not only leads but carries a film. It sounds like the actor is tasked with that again inHAVOC. If the film is as action-packed as the director promises,Hardy will be in his sweet spot withHAVOC.
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Havoc, released in 2025, follows a jaded cop navigating a corrupt city’s criminal underworld after a drug heist spirals out of control. Tasked with rescuing a politician’s son, the film delves into themes of crime and redemption as the protagonist battles relentless opposition.
