Tom Hardy Offers to Pay Crew Wages

Tom Hardy has stepped in to help the crew of Guy Ritchie's new series, The Associate, after a construction company went bankrupt, leaving about 50 freelancers unpaid. The company, Helix 3D, reportedly owes £250,000 in wages and informed workers that payments would be delayed until after New Year, causing distress during the holiday season. Although Hardy offered to cover the wages himself, studio bosses rejected his offer, prompting Paramount to intervene and ensure the workers were compensated. A representative from Paramount expressed outrage over the situation, while Chris Hudson from the broadcasting union Bectu highlighted the unacceptable treatment of workers. This incident follows a challenging production period, including a theft of £1 million worth of camera equipment from the set. The Associate marks the second collaboration between Hardy and Ritchie, following their previous work on the 2008 film RocknRolla.