Austin Butler and Tom Hardy's Bromance Takes Center Stage in Retro Biker Flick

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The Bikeriders, directed by Jeff Nichols, has been delayed due to the ongoing Screen Actors Guild strike over fair pay.

Set in 1960s Chicago, the movie delves into the dark activities and internal conflicts of a motorcycle club. Exclusive images from Total Film showcase Austin Butler portraying Benny, who is accompanied by his love interest Kathy (played by Jodie Comer) and his fellow biker Johnny (portrayed by Tom Hardy).

New images from The Bikeriders have been released. The film, written and directed by Jeff Nichols, has been delayed due to the ongoing Screen Actors Guild strike over fair pay. Set in the 1960s in Chicago, the movie explores the transformation of a motorcycle club as their original intentions are corrupted by internal conflicts.

Total Film has shared exclusive images that provide further insight into the film. The pictures feature Austin Butler as the complex character Benny, along with his love interest Kathy, played by Jodie Comer. One image depicts Benny after a fight with his fellow biker Johnny, portrayed by Tom Hardy. Take a look at the gallery below:

The Bikeriders Could Give Austin Butler His Most Complicated Role Yet

These images showcase the significant role of Austin Butler's character, Benny, in the movie. They also depict the internal conflict he faces as he is torn between two different worlds, while his passion for motorcycles remains constant in both areas of his life. This new Austin Butler film presents a complex role for the promising actor, possibly his most challenging yet.

Although Austin Butler has appeared in numerous movies and TV shows since his onscreen debut in 2005, his most notable role thus far was his Oscar-nominated portrayal of the titular character in Elvis. While his subsequent roles have been more prominent, they have often portrayed characters that are clearly defined as either heroes or villains. For example, his upcoming projects include playing the crime boss Danny Ryan in City on Fire, Air Force Major Gale Cleven in Masters of the Air, and Paul Atreides' adversary Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in Dune: Part Two.

Austin Butler's first credited acting role was in 2006, appearing in an episode of Hannah Montana. Currently, it appears that The Bikeriders is portraying Benny as somewhat of an antihero. Although he possesses a stronger moral compass compared to his fellow bikers, he will face significant challenges due to the disruptive influence of Johnny. If Butler successfully embodies this complex character, he could potentially be a strong contender for another Academy Award in the near future.

Source: Total Film

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I'm excited to see Austin Butler take on a more complex role in The Bikeriders. His previous roles have often been clearly defined as either heroes or villains, so it will be interesting to see him play a character who is more morally ambiguous.

I'm also intrigued by the film's setting in the 1960s Chicago biker scene. This is a period that I'm not very familiar with, so it will be interesting to learn more about it. The images that have been released so far look great, and I can't wait to see the film when it finally comes out.