Tom Hardy signed on for three more 'Mad Max' movies

Hollywood star Tom Hardy will reprise his key role in the three upcoming films of the hit "Mad Max" franchise.

In an interview with Esquire where he graced the cover for May issue, it is revealed the British hunk has inked a multi-picture deal to reprise his role in the franchise.

He is expected to play the titular role made famous by Mel Gibson in the next three more instalments.

Still, he plays it down as saying, "Everything's based on figures and how things are perceived. Inevitably it's a business."

The fourth entry in the franchise, "Fury Road" is directed by George Miller from the original movies.
 

It will arrive Stateside on May 15. Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Riley Keough, and Zoe Kravitz are among the cast.