Hollywood star Tom Hardy gestures during an event.

Niloufar Saleem, Staff Reporter

The 38-year-old Hollywood heartthrob is to be starring as the next James Bond 007, claims an exclusive report.

The handsome man will be replacing Daniel Craig for the fictional character of the British secret service agent.

Tom Hardy has starred in “Mad Max Fury”, “Peaky Blinders” and “Venom”, he has outlived everyone’s expectations of him with his impeccable performances, over the years.

He's been lauded for portraying the criminal Charles Bronson, and he's perhaps best known as the villainous Bane in "The Dark Knight Rises" as well.

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