Havoc set to ignite Welsh film industry with Tom Hardy’s most savage role yet

Netflix’s bold commitment to Welsh film and television has propelled Wales into the spotlight as a premier production hub, injecting over £200 million into the UK economy since 2020.
This surge is underscored by the arrival of Havoc, the largest feature film ever shot entirely in Wales, starring Tom Hardy and directed by Gareth Evans, which is already drawing attention for its intense action and is set to premiere with Welsh subtitles.
Anna Mallet, Netflix’s production vice president in the UK, remarked, “Blessed with incredible creative talent and beautiful natural landscapes, Wales is an amazing place to make entertainment.
Netflix is delighted that our Welsh productions can continue to create such enduring cultural and economic opportunities.”
The economic impact of Netflix’s presence in Wales extends far beyond the screen, with more than 500 Welsh businesses supported and every pound spent by the streamer generating an additional 80 pence across the supply chain.
The Welsh Government’s creative agency, Creative Wales, has reported that since its inception in 2020, £14.2 million in production funding has been awarded to 22 projects, fueling a creative boom that has seen over 900 production enquiries in the last two years alone.
Jack Sargeant, the country’s culture minister, emphasized, “We are immensely proud of our Welsh creative industries, which employ over 35,000 talented individuals, and the world-class infrastructure we have in place for film and TV productions.”
Netflix’s investment has also fostered opportunities for young Welsh talent and elevated the international profile of the Welsh language, with films like The Adam Project and Red Notice featuring Welsh subtitles and Dal Y Mellt becoming the first Welsh-language series on the platform.
Gareth Evans, director of Havoc, shared, “It was such an exciting prospect to make a film such as Havoc in Wales.
I hope that what we have achieved with this film will go some way towards seeing many more filmmakers continue to choose Wales as the place to tell their story.” With Creative Wales and Netflix’s ongoing partnership, the region is poised to attract even more high-profile productions, reinforcing its status as a dynamic force in the global entertainment landscape.