Tom Hardy offered to pay the wages of an entire TV crew for the new Guy Ritchie series after a construction company went bankrupt.
The Venom star, 47, recently filmed scenes for Guy Ritchie’s upcoming TV series, The Associate, in London.
But about 50 freelance construction workers were left devastated after Helix 3D, the construction company contracted to build sets, went bankrupt, The Times reported.
It is said the company then refused to pay out £250,000 in wages before Christmas, with CEO Brian Dowling sending the devastating message last week that their wages were unlikely to hit their accounts before New Year.
It was only when star Tom stepped in and offered to pay the workers’ wages that Paramount resolved the situation and began sorting their paychecks.
A source close to Tom said this The times: ‘He offered it [pay]but production and Paramount arranged payment.”
Tom Hardy offered to pay the wages of an entire TV crew for the new Guy Ritchie series after a construction company went bankrupt
The Venom star, 47, recently filmed scenes for Guy Ritchie’s upcoming TV series, The Associate, in London
Meanwhile, a Paramount source said they were “outraged” by the situation and plans were in place to ensure workers were paid.
In a letter seen by the publication, Chris Hudson, organizing officer of the Bectu broadcasting association, said: ‘Our members deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and compensated for their work in a timely manner.
‘It is completely unacceptable that they are facing significant financial uncertainty, especially in the run-up to Christmas.
“On the eve of Christmas, our members are rightly in deep distress, and many fear they will not be able to afford the necessities of life.”
Tom is known for his dashing looks, and in photos of him filming the series in London, the crew was on hand to ensure his make-up and costume were perfect before any action was taken.
While director Guy soon went over to talk to his star before the scene and give him some last minute notes and directions.
The Associate marks the second collaboration between the director and the Venom star, after the pair previously teamed up for the 2008 crime thriller RocknRolla.
Tom has also signed on as executive producer of the Paramount+ show, alongside Guy, Jez Butterworth and Kris Thykier.
But about 50 freelancers who had worked on set were left devastated after Helix 3D, a construction company, went bankrupt, The Times reported.
In addition to Tom, the star-studded cast also includes Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren and former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan.
They play married couple Maeve and Conrad Harrigan, who together head one of the most successful organized Irish crime families in London.
While Tom plays Harry Da Souza, a dangerous ‘fixer’ who is also on call for the Harrigans to help them solve any problems.
The show’s synopsis describes it as the story of “two warring families based in London whose enterprises span every corner of the globe and the fiercely loyal ‘fixer’ charged with protecting one of them at all costs.” ‘
However, production got off to a rocky start, with the London set robbed twice in the past week, with thieves reportedly making off with a camera kit worth £1 million.
It is said the company then refused to pay out £250,000 in wages before Christmas and CEO Brian Dowling sent the devastating message last week that their wages were unlikely to hit their accounts before New Year.
The first robbery took place last week while production staff and security were on site, as two men in the Toyota Prius allegedly distracted people by asking for directions before making off with the expensive equipment.
Speaking about the incident, a source said The sun: ‘Their questions distracted people and at that moment the other guy jumped out and grabbed a bag of camera equipment that was on the side of the road.
‘He jumped back in the car and they drove away. The guards started eating bananas because they had essentially been robbed in broad daylight.
‘It was quite embarrassing and a costly mistake. The kit for those films isn’t cheap.’