Tom Hardy will be returning to MobLand.
Tom Hardy will return to Mobland
The 48-year-old actor was expected to be dropped from the third season of the Paramount+ crime drama, in which he plays fixer Harry Da Souza, following reports he had “clashed with producers”, but he recently sat down for clear-the-air talks with bosses.
According to Deadline, Tom, showrunner Jez Butterworth, executive producer David Glasser, and MobLand creator Ronan Barrett met in London to agree a way forward.
In addition, executive producer Guy Ritchie, who has directed a number of episodes, played a part in the negotiations, which resulted in “a great understanding about a path forward”.
MobLand season two is slated to premiere later this year, but hasn’t formally been renewed for a third installment, though production is expected to start in the autumn.
It was claimed in May that producers had grown tired of the way Tom behaved on set.
The Puck newsletter reported: “I’m told Paramount recently opted not to pick up Hardy for season three after his clashes with producers Jez Butterworth and David Glasser, among others, during the recent production of season two.
“Hardy was apparently late to set a bunch, constantly asked to give notes on scripts, attempted to change dialogue, and expressed his displeasure that a series initially built around him was increasingly becoming an ensemble showcase for Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and other co-stars.”
Following the report, his co-star, Dame Helen Mirren, 80, insisted she would work with Tom again “in a f****** heartbeat”.
Asked by Variety if she would want to continue working with Tom, she said at the Taormina Film Festival in Italy: “Absolutely. In a f****** heartbeat.
“I love Tom. I think he’s the most amazing actor. I’ve always loved him on screen and different actors have different processes. I’ve learned over the years that some people get things fast and other people took time.
“As long as what’s on the screen is fantastic, I’m totally chilled with whatever, however anyone gets there. Tom is a very special person. He’s got the kindest heart… I think he’s absolutely remarkable. So my support of him is genuine and heartfelt.”
Helen “really hopes” Tom will be returning to join her and Piers Brosnan in the third series of the show.
She added: “We also have a very great writer, Jez Butterworth, a powerful, fantastic writer. So I really hope it’s going to happen.
” When you have these sort of very powerful artistic people working together, the creative process is very challenging and people can get their knickers in a twist, as we say.
“But yes, we will go forward, absolutely, and it’ll be even better.”
