Watch as Hollywood actor Tom Hardy takes part in Loxwood Joust in Sussex

Name: Watch as Venom actor Tom Hardy takes part in a battle at Loxwood Joust in Sussex
Uploaded: 2023-08-14T13:54:12.000Z
Duration: 119 s
Description: Tom Hardy, star of Venom, The Dark Knight Rises and Peaky Blinders took part in a battle at the Loxwood Joust in Sussex. He put on armour, chainmail and helmet and thought Jacob Cronin, club vice captain of Invicta Battle Heritage - who were putting on demonstrations at the event.

Hollywood superstar Tom Hardy surprised visitors to the annual Loxwood Joust in Sussex … by donning costume and taking part in one of the fierce battles.

By Sarah Page

Published 14th Aug 2023, 15:07 GMT

Updated 15th Aug 2023, 10:57 GMT

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The actor – star of such movies as Venom, Mad Max and The Dark Knight Rises – put on armour, chainmail and helmet and fought Jacob Cronin, club vice captain of team Invicta Battle Heritage who were putting on demonstrations at the weekend event.

The Hollywood hunk later posted a photo and video on Instagram, saying: “This might have happened today...random day out in the English countryside nipping to the shops.”

He added: “Thanks for the beatings” and tagged in Loxwood Joust and Invicta Battle Heritage.