His upcoming sequel to the 2018 film Venom has had its release date pushed back by eight months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
And Tom Hardy was making sure to stay healthy during lockdown as he went grocery shopping in London on Wednesday and left the supermarket with a large leek.
The actor, 42, put safety first as he sported a mask on the outing along with a white T-shirt that showed off his sleeve tattoos.
Out and about: Tom Hardy, 42, was making sure to stay healthy during lockdown as he went grocery shopping in London on Wednesday and left the supermarket with a large leek
The film star also wore a pair of camo trousers and blue latex gloves as he carried his items back to his car.
Sporting a dark grey cap, Tom completed his look for the day with a gold wristwatch and a pair of white trainers.
The actor also carried a large box of items from the shop as he self-isolates at home with his family.
The second installment in the Venom series directed by Andy Serkis and starring Tom in the titular role (and alter ego Eddie Brock) was initially slated to be released October 2, 2020.
Safety: The actor sported a mask on the outing along with a white T-shirt that showed off his sleeve tattoos
Casual: The film star also wore a pair of camo trousers and blue latex gloves on the outing
Homeward bound: Tom kept a low profile as he loaded his items into the boot of his car and headed home
The upcoming movie – formally titled Venom: Let There Be Carnage – now has a release date of June 25, 2021, according to Variety.
It’s the latest major release its studio Sony has delayed as America remains in a state of lockdown, as it previously delayed the releases of film such as the Marvel film Morbius and Ghostbusters: Afterlife.
The outing comes after it was announced Tom is returning to CBeebies show, Bedtime Stories, for one week.
Since the last time he appeared on the show to read a story each night, he has pulled in one million views on BBC IPlayer with his soothing tones.
Shopping: The actor also carried a large box of items from the shop as he self-isolates at home with his family
Quarantine: The actor is self-isolating at home with his family during Britain’s ongoing lockdown
Delay: Tom’s upcoming sequel to the 2018 film Venom has had its release date pushed back by eight months due to the coronavirus pandemic
Film: The upcoming movie – formally titled Venom: Let There Be C arnage – now has a release date of June 25, 2021, according to Variety
The Peaky Blinders star who has three young children, explained he decided to return to bedtime duties as he has been feeling vulnerable during the lockdown.
Announcing his return, he shared: ‘Hello. I’m Tom. Sometimes, on a day like this, I feel strong and happy. But, on other days, I just need somebody to give me a hug.’
A source told The Sun: ‘Tom was eager to help families in isolation and felt this might give parents a break.
Sweet: The outing comes after it was announced Tom is returning to CBeebies show, Bedtime Stories, for one week
‘CBeebies were obviously delighted, they know he is a big hit. Especially with mums.’
The actor will be joined by his French bulldog, Blue, as he returns with new stories to read starting on April 27. The first story he will read is called Hug Me by Simona Ciraolo.
He will say: ‘Tonight’s bedtime story is all about a little cactus called Felipe, who just wants a hug, too.’
The star first appeared on CBeebies in 2016 and his stories have been requested 1.07million times on BBC iPlayer since.
He will also read Under The Same Sky by Robert Vescio and Nicky Johnston, There’s a Tiger in the Garden by Lizzy Stewart, Don’t Worry, Little Crab by Chris Haughton and The Problem With Problems by Rachel Rooney and Zehra Hicks.
Happy couple: Tom is married to actress Charlotte Riley, 38, with the couple sharing two children. Tom is also father to a son from a previous relationship (pictured 2015)