" Of course, Nolan being Nolan, the director avoided specifics about the character he wanted [Tom] Hardy to play, and seemed especially concerned about the actor’s willingness to wear a face-obscuring mask for the whole movie. ‘I think he worried it would be something I might not consider because wearing a mask might damage my career or something. He thought I’d be worried that the audience couldn’t see my beautiful face,’ says Hardy. ‘Like I care. It’s Chris Nolan! I would wear a paper bag over my head for that man.’