Tom Sturdy joins WB's growing first-look roster

HardyTom Sturdy has signed an initial-look deal at Warner Bros., just a little at least a year after he came aboard to portray the villain Bane within the studio's "The Dark Dark night Increases." The British actor's recent roles include "What This Means Is War," "Mess Tailor Soldier Spy" and "Warrior." Additionally to "The Dark Dark night Increases" in This summer, he'll be also observed in August in "The Wettest County."Hardy's deal was signed around the heels of Warner inking a 2-year, first-look cope with Bradley Cooper for his 22 & Indiana Pictures production company (Variety, March 2).Warner Bros. has around three dozen first-look production and distribution deals, a lot more than every other studio. Its roster of producer-stars includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Brand, Zac Efron, Robert Downey Junior., Morgan Freeman, Steve Carell, Film Clip and Matt Damon. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com