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Tom Hardy saves Christmas: construction workers' financial difficulties!
Tom Hardy steps in and offers to pay back wages for construction workers on his show after the company goes bankrupt.
Tom Hardy saves Christmas: construction workers' financial difficulties!
British actor Tom Hardy has once again opened his heart to the crew of his film projects. This time it wasn't just his acting that kept him in the headlines, but a generous gesture that made many people in a difficult financial situation breathe a sigh of relief. The crew of Guy Ritchie's new series, titled Fixer, faced £250,000 in back wages before Christmas after contracted construction company Helix 3D filed for bankruptcy and was unable to make payments due, reported The Independent.
About 50 freelance construction workers who were responsible for the set work over the summer found themselves in a delicate situation. When they found out that their money might not be paid out until after the New Year, worries and uncertainty emerged in the run-up to Christmas. Tom Hardy, who was filming the series in London at the time, agreed to pay the outstanding wages out of his own pocket to take the pressure off the affected workers. This was received, and eventually the film studio Paramount, which also tried to settle the matter, reacted accordingly oe24 reported.
The reactions to Hardy's offer
Hardy's willingness to pay out of his own pocket was widely recognized by both the affected crew and the film industry. A Paramount insider expressed "outrage" at the circumstances and stressed that measures are being taken to ensure all workers receive their pay on time. Chris Hudson, organizing officer for broadcasting union Bectu, addressed the unacceptable situation in an official letter: "Our members deserve to be treated with dignity and to know that their funding is secure - especially in the hectic period before Christmas," he said. Many members are under significant stress as the outstanding money jeopardizes meeting their basic needs.
Hardy's humane gesture not only supported the affected workers but also created awareness about the importance of timely payments in the film industry. The attention to the situation has highlighted how critical it is that leaders address workers' concerns, especially at a time when many are relying on their income to get through the holidays.