Struck by Uwais' charisma and camera presence, Evans cast him in his first movie, 2009's Merantau. They then reteamed for The Raid films, which inspired everything from John Wick to Monkey Man.

Evans says star Tom Hardy's physicality and martial arts background were "paramount" to filming the long, complicated set pieces. If ever a film earned its title, it's Gareth Evans ' Havoc.

In any case, it’s the right music for a Gareth Evans spectacular, matching Aria Prayogi’s dark, industrial-sounding score, but a weird fit for the neon-lit venue or the scene’s laid-back DJ ...

As Gareth Evans promotes his new Netflix thriller, Havoc, his thoughts have drifted back to The Raid: Redemption, the 2011 martial arts film widely considered the decade's action movie benchmark.

The pleasures of Gareth Evans ’ long-awaited “Havoc” are fewer and less consistent than die-hard fans might hope from a project they’ve been waiting to see for so many years (principal ...

‘Havoc’ Review: In Gareth Evans’ Dark, Destructive Netflix Outing, Only Tom Hardy’s Reputation Remains Unscathed Reviewed at Netflix Icon screening room, Los Angeles, April 21, 2025.

Tom Hardy is a bruised detective fighting his way through a criminal underworld that threatens to engulf his entire city. HAVOC, written and directed by Gareth Evans, premieres April 25. pic ...

Gareth Evans and Tom Hardy seem like the perfect fit based on the first reactions to Netflix 's Havoc, so it might surprise you to learn that Evans didn't write it with the star in mind.

It's produced by Ed Talfan, Gareth Evans, Aram Tertzakian, Tom Hardy. With cinematography by Matt Flannery, and with music by Aria Prayogi.