When the stylist's away... Tom Hardy wears odd padded jacket and blazer as he takes centre stage at UK premiere of Locke



Fans anxiously gathered on Birmingham’s Broad Street as it played host to the premiere of forthcoming British drama Locke on Wednesday – but it was the film’s hunky star, not the tense, low-concept thriller they were jostling to see.

Indeed, Tom Hardy was centre stage on a warm night in the Midlands city, but the usually suave actor looked a little less dapper than usual as he arrived ahead of the official screening in a curious, mismatched ensemble.

Despite clement conditions the 36-year-old actor opted for a blue padded gilet beneath an ill-fitting tweed blazer, while a pale blue shirt and striped tie rounded things off.



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Curious: Tom Hardy sported a blue gilet beneath an ill-fitting jacket for his night on the red carpet at the Birmingham premiere of Locke

Down below Tom sported a pair of smart brown brogues, but they were badly let down by his baggy, shapeless forest green trousers

The actor, who will soon return to TV screens in the second series of BBC period crime drama Peaky Blinders, appeared to be in high spirits on the night, and he indulged those who had patiently waited with fun photos and treasured autographs.



Locke sees Hardy star alone as titular lead Ivan Locke in the new film from director Steven Knight, who joined him on the red carpet.

Here we go: Tom indulges a young fan with a selfie outside Broad Street Cineworld at the premiere of Locke Memorable: The actor had plenty of time for his fans ahead of the film's official screening One for the album: Tom had his pen at the ready as he signed autographs and posed for treasured photos on Wednesday evening The otherwise unlikely choice of venue for the premiere stems from its location, with the film focusing on central character Ivan Locke as he leaves the Midlands city and travels to London while having imaginary conversations with his long-dead father. Locke also features the disembodied voices of various actors as Locke talks on his mobile phone - amongst them Olivia Colman, Andrew Scott, Alice Lowe and Danny Webb. Other guests to attend the Birmingham premiere included Danielle Lloyd, who was joined by diminutive footballer husband Jamie O’Hara, and she towered above the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder in a pair of striking gold killer heels that added several inches to her height.

Top boys: Tom Hardy with the film's director, Steven Knight

The former Miss Great Britain matched her bold choice of footwear with a curious blazer themed mini-dress that showed off her bronzed chest courtesy of a deep, plunging neckline.

Danielle rounded off her ensemble with a cherry red Yves Saint Lauren handbag, and the expensive accessory hung from her right shoulder as she poses for obligatory photos with Jamie, who looked considerably more casual in jeans and trainers.



The pair were in good company on the night in the form of 21-year-old actress Jacqueline Jossa – best known for playing Lauren Branning in BBC soap EastEnders.

Bronzed: The 30-year-old WAG showed off the golden tan she picked up during a recent trip to Cape Verde A good looking pair: Danielle Lloyd (L) was joined on the red carpet by EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa (R) Plenty to smile about: The 21-year-old actress showed off her toned tum in stylish white crop top

Jacqueline opted for a pair of monochrome patterned trousers beneath a stylish white crop top that showed off her nicely toned tum, while strappy white heels rounded off a remarkably low-key outfit for the young star.



But with her long auburn hair hanging in loose tresses across her shoulders and her make-up reduced to natural tones, Jacqueline looked no less radiant ahead of the main event.

She seemed to be excited when confronted with a large promotional poster emblazoned with handsome Tom's face inside the cinema foyer.



Local comedian Jasper Carrott also made an appearance on the night as Birmingham played host to the new film’s official launch.



Other guests on the night included TOWIE babe Abi Clarke and Manchester United striker Federico Macheda, currently on loan with local club Birmingham City.



Locke is released in the UK on April 18 and April 25 in the United States.

Me first: Fans anxiously clamour for hunky Tom's attention on Wednesday evening The only way is... TOWIE babe Abi Clarke was on hand to celebrate the launch of Tom Hardy's new film in Birmingham on Wednesday evening Off-key: Tom wasn't his usual dapper self on Wednesday evening Raring to go: Director Steven Knight (L) and local comedian Jasper Carrott (R) pose for photos at the Birmingham Broad Steret Cinworld on Wednesday evening