James Delaney (Taboo)
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| James Delaney | |
|---|---|
| Taboo character | |
| Portrayed by | Tom Hardy |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | James Keziah Delaney |
| Alias | Devil Delaney |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Nationality | British |
James Keziah Delaney is a fictional character and the mystical dark amoral protagonist in the 2017 BBC series Taboo, he is portrayed by Tom Hardy.
Background
Delaney is an adventurer and a businessman, who returns to London in 1814, after 12 years in Africa, to attend the funeral of his father Horace Delaney. He is shrouded in mystery and preceded by wild rumours.
Delaney is viewed by London society with great suspicion and dark rumors about the man are rampant. He is known as a very dangerous individual, with many hints that he practices dark arts that he learned in Africa.[1] Delaney is a dangerous blend of numerous literary characters such as Marlow from Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, Hannibal Lecter, with a dash of werewolf for good measure.[2]
Appearance and personality
James is an amoral adventurer, enigmatic and mysterious, with a dark and violent nature. His character is cold, direct and inexorable. James follows his plans and ideas in a ruthless manner, never doubting them. He indulges in special rituals, he believes and just might be able to talk to the dead. He is can communicate and interact through 'black magic' with his half-sister Zilpha.
James is amoral and has been having a sexual relationship with his half sister Zilpha, they share the same father. He has a mystic connection with his long dead mother who was acquired by his father from tribes around Nootka sound. During his training at the East India Company, James proved to be an outstanding cadet, an expert in all manner of weapons, fighting, and survival.
James is a man in his early thirties with a proportionate figure, a scarred face, and blue eyes. James has numerous tribal tattoos all over his body, made during his stay in Africa.[3]
References
- ^ Travers, Ben (2017-02-16). "A Chat With Tom Hardy: Is His 'Taboo' Killer a True Shaman or 'Just F***ing Mad'?". IndieWire. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ "'Taboo': We Finally Know What James Delaney Is So Mad About". Yahoo Entertainment. 2017-02-22. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ "Taboo: a jewel to vindicate with a brutal Tom Hardy" (in Spanish). Retrieved September 16, 2021.