The Havoc Trailer dropped on APril 8, and it promises an all-out explosion of violence, vengeance, and volatile energy, all masterfully orchestrated by director Gareth Evans with Tom Hardy leading the charge.
Tom Hardy is no stranger to gritty roles—whether it’s portraying historical figures, iconic villains, or hardened criminals in period pieces. The Oscar-nominated actor has built a reputation for diving deep into darkness, and now, he takes it a step further in HAVOC, Netflix’s upcoming action-thriller.
Watch The Havoc Trailer Below
A Cop With Cracks
The Havoc Trailer opens on a somber note—a lone patrol car flickers beneath a grey sky. Enter Walker, Hardy’s morally ambiguous homicide detective. “He’s a morally compromised homicide detective,” Evans explains, “who, two days before Christmas, just wants to get presents for his daughter and reconcile his relationship with them.”
But that touching hope quickly spirals into despair after a drug deal gone catastrophically wrong. Walker finds himself caught between warring factions, including a vengeful crime syndicate, corrupt politicians, and even his fellow officers. The chaos forces him to fight his way through a city on the brink, while haunted by his own demons.
Chinatown Turns Crimson
In a striking sequence previewed in the Havoc Trailer, Walker is thrust into an unfolding drug heist gone catastrophically wrong. “There was an intent with the design of the trailer to let people know that this will get quite gnarly in places,” says Evans, reflecting on the film’s opening massacre. Initially a camera test, the scene became a fiery baptism—both for the production and the viewer.
Personal Connections, Political Consequences
Hardy’s Walker isn’t navigating a simple case. His target, Charlie (Justin Cornwell), is no ordinary suspect. “Do you know him?” Ellie (Jessie Mei Li) asks. And Walker does. Charlie is the estranged son of Mayor Lawrence Beaumont (Forest Whitaker), played with gravitas and inner torment.
“For the first time in a long time for Lawrence to hear anything about his son, and for it to be about his kid being the lead suspect in a mass murder in Chinatown, it’s fairly catastrophic,” Evans notes.
Lawless Lawmen and Ruthless Rivals
Timothy Olyphant’s Vincent—another officer entangled in the spiraling chaos—adds another layer of tension. “Everyone’s morally grey in this film,” Evans reveals. The stakes rise, as various lawmen begin acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
In a city where rules are rewritten on the fly, loyalties shift like sand underfoot.
Grief-Fueled Retribution
Enter Yann Yann Yeo’s character—a bereaved mother turned underworld boss. “She’s coming in as the hero of her own movie,” Evans says. Driven by revenge, she escalates the already blazing turf war into an inferno, challenging Walker’s resolve and resources at every turn.
The Assassin Arrives
In a fleeting but potent glimpse, Michelle Waterson’s silent slayer—simply named The Assassin—emerges as a lethal force. “We wanted her to come in and own it,” says Evans. The UFC veteran executes swift, surgical takedowns in daylight battles, adding a fresh flavor to Evans’ arsenal of unforgettable villains.
Dancefloor Dismemberment
A climactic brawl erupts inside The Medusa nightclub, a multi-tiered chaos chamber constructed specifically for the sequence. “We have Walker against his own cops, and a marauding band of Triads who just flood the nightclub with iron bars and machetes and meat cleavers and knives,” Evans describes. It’s a collision of carnage—stylized, choreographed, and devastating.
Visual Innovation, Ground-Level Intensity
Evans emphasizes story-driven cinematography over traditional coverage. One inventive shot from the Havoc Trailer shows Hardy’s upside-down perspective mid-fight, amplifying the disorientation and urgency. “I don’t shoot coverage, I never shoot master shots of anything,” Evans clarifies. It’s this signature precision that defines his action style.
Washing Machines and Whispered Threats
Perhaps the wildest moment? A cocaine-stuffed washing machine hurtling through the air during a vehicular pursuit. “It’s kinda hard to dodge a fucking washing machine,” quips Richard Harrington’s Jake. And the emotional punches land just as hard—Walker faces veiled threats from Beaumont: “Don’t forget, I know what you did.” To which he snarls, “You have no idea what I did.”
Bloodbath in the Shack
As the Havoc Trailer crescendos, we witness the apex of mayhem: Walker storming a fishing shack alone against an army. “We lovingly refer to this last section of the movie as, ‘There’s only one thing left to do now: kill everyone,’” laughs Evans. The sequence boasts meticulous sound design and relentless stunts. “This is the one [sequence] that I’m maybe most proud of,” he adds.
From sweeping action sequences to gut-punching performances, the Havoc Trailer teases a visceral thrill ride loaded with grit, moral ambiguity, and relentless momentum. With Evans behind the lens and Hardy at the center, expect nothing less than cinematic carnage at its finest. Clear your schedule for April 25—because Havoc is not just a title. It’s a promise.
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