Scene of the Week: Tom Hopper in Black Sails

Tom Hopper is an actor who I’m sure is just on the cusp of blowing up here in America. He’s already starred in such shows as Black Sails, Merlin, and most recently with a smaller role on Game of Thrones. It’s easy to see that Hopper has the good looks and physicality to make the ladies swoon. So what’s the deal? Why isn’t he the newest costume-clad hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

I wrote about Tom Hopper in his 2016 film Kill Ratio some time ago and you could say that I was impressed and hopeful that Hopper might be among the new regime of action heroes lying in wait. His most recent stint on Game of Thrones is almost a confirmation that he’s “on deck” for a big role since so many of those actors have moved on into comic book franchises. As a big fan of Tom Hopper’s role in Black Sails, I’m just hoping that Tom will get a character to match the awesomeness of Billy Bones on the former Starz pirate show. Black Sails is a show that was almost tailor made for a guy like me; amazing high seas piracy, tons of gratuitous hot chick nudity, and some glorious swashbuckling action. It’s must see for historical action fans.

The video below is a compilation which definitely features some spoilers. Beware.