Question 1

Why did Tom Hardy's second attempt to play Al Capone finally succeed?

Accepted Answer

Tom Hardy was previously going to play Al Capone in a film called Cicero directed by David Yates, but that project never moved forward. This film marks his second attempt at portraying the character.

Question 2

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect the release of Capone?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally intended for theatrical release, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, plans were dropped in favor of a direct-to-digital release.

Question 3

Which real-life gangsters or outlaws has Tom Hardy played across his film career?

Accepted Answer

Tom Hardy has played British inmate Charles Bronson in Bronson (2008), Virginia bootlegger Forrest Bondurant in Lawless (2012), London mob boss twins Ronald and Reggie Kray in Legend (2015), and now Chicago crime boss Al Capone in Capone (2020).

Question 4

What was the working title of Capone before its trailer release?

Accepted Answer

The working title, and director Josh Trank's preferred title, was "Fonzo" until the release of the trailer, when the new title "Capone" was revealed.

Question 5

Why did director Josh Trank identify with Al Capone's story?

Accepted Answer

After his previous film Fantastic Four (2015) faced studio interference and failure, and he left a Star Wars Anthology project, Trank said he had no trouble identifying with an Al Capone who has lost everything.

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