Tom Hardy Reveals Shocking Reason He Was Rejected as Mr Darcy in Pride & Prejudice

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In fact, there were persistent stories suggesting that Tom Hardy might have been considered for the role of Mr. Darcy in the 2005 film version of Pride and Prejudice, but those tales are entirely unfounded.

Actually, the actor wasn’t given a chance to audition for that part; instead, it was Matthew Macfadyen who landed the role in the end.

As a passionate cinephile, I recently caught wind of some intriguing chatter surrounding the Havoc star and his alleged audition for a certain role. However, during a heart-to-heart with the Thin Blue Paw Foundation, he clarified that, contrary to the buzz, there wasn’t an actual audition call for him.

In a friendly conversation, a talented producer clearly stated, “It seems every woman has a specific picture in mind for Mr. Darcy, and unfortunately, Tom, you don’t fit that image.” That’s the way show business goes!

For twenty years now, Macfadyen and Keira Knightley have spearheaded the screen adaptation of Jane Austen’s work, and this week, cinemas nationwide are commemorating the occasion with special anniversary events.

Interestingly enough, it might be unexpected for fans to learn that Macfadyen initially felt he was not the right fit for playing the brooding role, believing himself to be miscast.

He shared with CBS Mornings that he didn’t fully appreciate the experience, but he feels awkward admitting it because there were moments he enjoyed. However, he wishes he had enjoyed it more and felt less anxious about it. He mentioned that he felt somewhat miscast for the role, expressing doubts about his suitability due to not being considered “dishy” enough.

Nevertheless, he went on to say that one of the most complimentary things people tell him now is whether they thought he was Mr. Darcy, which is over 20 years since the film. This makes him think, “I can’t be ageing that badly.

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2025-04-23 15:45