Tom Hardy looks unrecognisable as he strikes an ominous pose to embody his role as American gangster Al Capone in behind-the-scenes images of Fonzo By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 22:47 GMT, 9 March 2019 | Updated: 22:48 GMT, 9 March 2019 Viewcomments He's set to portray one of America's most notorious gangsters. And Tom Hardy was unrecognisable as he struck an ominous pose while embodying the character on set of his new biopic Fonzo, directed by Josh Trank. The actor, 41, wore his hair in a slicked back style to mimic his real-life counterpart, while he donned red silk pyjamas underneath a monochrome striped jacket, in images shared on Friday. Brooding: Tom Hardy looked unrecognisable as he struck an ominous pose to embody his role as American gangster Al Capone in behind-the-scenes images of Fonzo on Friday Scowling at the camera as he portrayed the gangster, he was posing next to his fellow co-stars Jack Lowden and Neal Brennan. The actor looked miles away from his usual dapper self, and in another behind-the-scenes image he sported facial scars and a slightly larger physique. Fully transforming into his character, Tom smoked a cigar as he prepared to film the next take as the film's second AC operating the clapperboard. Transformation: In another behind-the-scenes image he sported facial scars and a slightly larger physique, and wore his hair in a slicked back style to mimic his real-life counterpart Normal look: The actor looked miles away from his usual dapper self (pictured in July 2017) The film is said to focus on a 47-year-old Capone, who suffers from dementia and begins to be haunted by his past, after ten years in prison. The highly anticipated gangster flick is said to also detail the final years of Capone's life and his struggles with the illness. Tom will share the screen with Kyle MacLachlan, Matt Dillion, Noel Fisher and Linda Cardellini, who will play his wife Mae. Looking sharp: Images of Kyle MacLachlan in the role of Karlock was also shared by the director, and he looked sharp in an off-white suit For the project, Tom has once again altered his appearance, although he claimed it wouldn't be as drastic as his previous roles. He told the Daily Beast: 'It's not the classic Al Capone that you necessarily envision with the silhouette. I don't want to give too much away about it, but there's definitely a transformation with that role. 'I don't know if it's as drastic as Bane. I've probably damaged my body too much. I'm only little! If I keep putting on weight I'll collapse like a house of cards under too much pressure.' Dramatic plot: The film is said to focus on a 47-year-old Capone, who suffers from dementia and begins to be haunted by his past, after ten years in prison Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility