What's going on here? Joel Edgerton puts on a peculiar display in black shinguards, an Adidas jacket and board shorts while walking barefoot on the streets of LA

He recently revealed that he would 'hate himself' if he took on big Hollywood projects instead of focusing his efforts on serious acting work. 

And now 42-year-old Joel Edgerton has proven beating to the sound of his own drum isn't just a quality he puts towards his acting career but is seen in his day-to-day life. 

Pulling over in Silverlake in Los Angeles, Joel put on a bizarre display sporting black shinguards and no shoes.

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Bizarre: Joel Edgerton, 42, shocked passers-by in Silverlake LA when he put on a peculiar display sporting black shinguards and no shoes while speaking on the phone

Bizarre: Joel Edgerton, 42, shocked passers-by in Silverlake LA when he put on a peculiar display sporting black shinguards and no shoes while speaking on the phone

The barefoot actor appeared focused on a conversation he was having on the phone as he strolled down the street. 

He paired the shinguards with a black Adidas zip-up jacket and white and blue board shorts. 

The brunette bespectacled star looked engrossed in conversation as he showcased his padded shins to passers by.

Recently talking with GQ Australia the Australian actor/filmmaker donned a chic navy suit and black loafers, which contrasted with the peculiar outfit choice in Silverlake.

Focused: The barefoot and bespectacled actor appeared focused on a conversation he was having on the phone as he strolled down the street in an Adidas jacket and board shorts

Focused: The barefoot and bespectacled actor appeared focused on a conversation he was having on the phone as he strolled down the street in an Adidas jacket and board shorts

In the candid interview, Joel spoke about focusing on serious acting work instead of big Hollywood projects. 

'If I'd done a s***ty movie, maybe I'd have a Maserati,' he said. 'But I'd be sitting across from you, biting my tongue all f**king day long going, 'I f**king hate myself for this s**t'.' 

He added: 'If you're super good-looking and charismatic and you like playing the same character every time, good luck to you – you'll make squillions of dollars.

'The interest I have in being an actor, though, is adapting your energy to play all sorts of different characters,' the 42-year-old concluded.

'If I'd done a s***ty movie, maybe I'd have a Maserati': In a candid interview with GQ Australia, Joel Edgerton spoke about focusing on serious acting work instead of big Hollywood projects

'If I'd done a s***ty movie, maybe I'd have a Maserati': In a candid interview with GQ Australia, Joel Edgerton spoke about focusing on serious acting work instead of big Hollywood projects

Meanwhile, Joel was left disappointed after missing an Oscar nomination in 2015 and admits he should not have listened to industry rumours.

But Joel told the magazine he remains optimistic that he will be recognised for his critically-acclaimed lead role in Loving.

Directed by Jeff Nichols, Loving tells the tale of an interracial couple whose marriage sees them exiled from Virginia.

Buzz: Joel is being tipped for an Oscar nomination for his role in US drama Loving, based on the US Supreme Court's landmark 1967 case Loving v. Virginia. Pictured with co-star Ruth Negga

Buzz: Joel is being tipped for an Oscar nomination for his role in US drama Loving, based on the US Supreme Court's landmark 1967 case Loving v. Virginia. Pictured with co-star Ruth Negga

The story is based on the facts surrounding the US Supreme Court's landmark 1967 case Loving v. Virginia.

Richard and Mildred Loving were sentenced to prison in 1958 because their marriage violated the state's anti-miscegenation laws.

They later sued the state of Virginia which led to laws prohibiting interracial marriage being declared unconstitutional. 

Self-respect: The 42-year-old actor said he would 'f**king hate himself' for taking on 's**tty' Hollywood films simply for the big payday

Self-respect: The 42-year-old actor said he would 'f**king hate himself' for taking on 's**tty' Hollywood films simply for the big payday

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