Tom Hardy has reportedly resolved disputes with producers of the Paramount+ series "MobLand" and is slated to return for a potential third season. The actor, who plays fixer Harry Da Souza, met with executive producer and director Guy Ritchie, writer/executive producer Jez Butterworth, and executive producer David Glasser in London to mend fences after reported on-set clashes during the filming of Season 2. "MobLand" Season 2 concluded filming in May and is scheduled to premiere later this year. While a third season has not been officially announced by Paramount+, the show is reportedly aiming to begin production in the fall.
Reports of tension between Hardy and the "MobLand" production first surfaced in May, with claims that the actor had been "booted off" set. Sources cited frequent lateness and dissatisfaction with the series' increasing focus on an ensemble cast, including Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan, over Hardy's character. "The Hollywood Reporter" noted instances where Hardy allegedly refused to leave his trailer and provided script notes to the creative team.
These reports led to speculation that Hardy would not return for a third season, with "Page Six" reporting in June that Colin Farrell and Idris Elba had been approached as potential replacements. Friction was reportedly exacerbated when Butterworth took over showrunning duties for Season 2, with Butterworth also involved in multiple other projects, including Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles biopics. Sources suggested Hardy's request to review scripts to develop his character was not always accommodated, leading to instances where he learned lines the day of production, impacting the schedule and budget.
Despite the reported difficulties, Hardy's co-star Helen Mirren publicly supported him. She posted a message of affection on Instagram and told "Variety" in June that she would "absolutely" work with Hardy again, describing him as an "amazing actor" with a "different process."
Jez Butterworth had previously addressed the speculation surrounding Hardy's fate. In a June interview with "The Post," he confirmed that Hardy's character, Harry, was not killed off at the end of Season 1 and that the actor was not leaving the show. Butterworth emphasized the character's importance as the "beating heart" of the story and expressed a desire for the series to continue for as long as it engages audiences.