Tom Hardy is the creator of Taboo and also stars as “James Keziah Delaney,” a man who has been to the ends of the earth and comes back irrevocably changed.

Tom Hardy is the creator of Taboo and stars as “James Keziah Delaney,” a man who has been to the ends of the earth and comes back irrevocably changed. He also serves as executive producer. 

Tom Hardy as James Keziah Delaney | Taboo on FX

Irish-born RADA graduate Jessie Buckley stars alongside Tom Hardy as “Lorna Bow.”&nbsp;

Jessie Buckley stars as “Lorna Bow” in the FX series Taboo starring Tom Hardy.

Jessie Buckley as Lorna Bow | Taboo on FX

Oona Chaplin stars opposite Tom Hardy and Jonathan Pryce as "Zilpha" in the BBC/FX drama Taboo.

Oona Chaplin stars as “Zilpha” in Taboo, FX’s original series starring Tom Hardy.

Oona Chaplin as Zilpha Geary | Taboo on FX

David Hayman stars as “Brace” in Taboo.&nbsp;

David Hayman stars alongside Tom Hardy as “Brace” in the FX series Taboo.

David Hayman as Brace | Taboo on FX

Jonathan Pryce is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning actor on stage and screen who stars alongside Tom Hardy in Taboo as “Sir Stuart Strange.”

Jonathan Pryce stars alongside Tom Hardy as “Sir Stuart Strange” in the FX series Taboo.

Jonathan Pryce as Sir Stuart Strange | Taboo on FX

Franka Potente stars opposite Tom Hardy as “Helga.”

Franka Potente stars opposite Tom Hardy as “Helga” in the FX series Taboo.

Franka Potente as Helga | Taboo on FX

Jason Watkins is a BAFTA award-winning British stage, film and television actor and stars opposite Tom Hardy as “Solomon Coop.”&nbsp;

Jason Watkins stars as “Solomon Coop” opposite Tom Hardy in the FX series Taboo. 

Jason Watkins as Solomon Coop | Taboo on FX

Jefferson Hall is an English actor and stars alongside Tom Hardy as “Thorne Geary.”&nbsp;

Jefferson Hall stars alongside Tom Hardy as “Thorne Geary” in the FX original series Taboo. 

Jefferson Hall as Thorne Geary | Taboo on FX

Edward “Ed” Hogg stars alongside Tom Hardy as “Godfrey.”

Ed Hogg stars alongside Tom Hardy as “Godfrey” in the FX original series Taboo.

Ed Hogg as Godfrey | Taboo on FX

Michael Kelly stars opposite Tom Hardy as “Dumbarton.”

Michael Kelly stars as “Dumbarton” in the FX original series Taboo.

Michael Kelly as Dumbarton | Taboo on FX

The English actor and comedian Mark Gatiss stars opposite Tom Hardy as the “Prince Regent.”

Mark Gatiss stars as the “Prince Regent” in Taboo, the FX original series from Tom Hardy, Ridley Scott, and Steven Knight.

Mark Gatiss as Prince Regent | Taboo on FX

Nicholas Woodeson has an extensive array of credits spanning film, television and theatre and stars in Taboo as “Robert Thoyt.”

Nicholas Woodeson stars as “Robert Thoyt” in Taboo, FX’s original series starring Tom Hardy.

Nicholas Woodeson as Robert Thoyt | Taboo on FX

Stephen Graham stars alongside Tom Hardy as “Atticus.”

Stephen Graham stars alongside Tom Hardy as “Atticus” in the FX series Taboo. 

Stephen Graham as Atticus | Taboo on FX

Tom Hollander stars opposite Tom Hardy as “Cholmondeley.”&nbsp;

Tom Hollander stars as “Cholmondeley” in Taboo, the FX series from Tom Hardy, Ridley Scott, and Steven Knight. 

Tom Hollander as Cholmondeley | Taboo on FX

Tom Hardy | Taboo on FX

Tom Hardy | Lead Actor, Creator, Executive Producer | Taboo on FX

His first stage play The President of an Empty Room, which was directed by Howard Davies, opened at the National Theatre in London in 2005.

Steven Knight | Taboo on FX

Steven Knight | Creator, Executive Producer, Writer | Taboo on FX

Ridley Scott is a renowned Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker honored with Best Director Oscar® nominations for his work on Black Hawk Down (2001), Gladiator (2000) and Thelma & Louise (1991). 

Ridley Scott | Taboo on FX

Ridley Scott | Executive Producer | Taboo on FX

Kate Crowe is Head of TV for Ridley Scott’s company Scott Free Films (London).

Kate Crowe | Taboo on FX

Kate Crowe | Executive Producer | Taboo on FX

Dean Baker is a partner at Hardy, Son & Baker, the production company he founded with Tom Hardy in 2012.

Tom Hardy as James Keziah Delaney | Taboo on FX

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