From The Hollywood Reporter · Lexi Carson · · 1m
Brosnan and Mirren defend Tom Hardy
The MobLand stars rejected rumors of tension and made clear Hardy remains central to the Paramount+ crime drama.
In brief
The MobLand stars rejected rumors of tension and made clear Hardy remains central to the Paramount+ crime drama. Brosnan and Mirren say the reported tension around Tom Hardy does not match their experience, and they see him as essential to MobLand. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Rumors hit MobLand
Reports over the summer claimed Tom Hardy's future on MobLand was uncertain after alleged clashes with producers during season two.
Co-stars push back
Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren rejected the tension claims and defended Hardy in comments to The Hollywood Reporter.
“pushing back on previous reports of tension”
Brosnan was surprised
Brosnan said he first heard about the reports from one of his sons, who texted him while he was away on vacation.
Hardy is central
The pair made clear they see Hardy as essential to the show, not as a question mark hanging over it.
“Without Tom, We Don’t Have ‘MobLand'”
The cast stands together
Their message was simple, outside noise may swirl, but the show's biggest names are presenting a united front around Hardy.
The one thing
Brosnan and Mirren say the reported tension around Tom Hardy does not match their experience, and they see him as essential to MobLand.
