Helen Mirren has opened up about the possibility of working with Tom Hardy again after it was announced that the actor was fired from the “MobLand” series, allegedly after the actor, including Mirren and Pierce Brosnan, clashed with producers on set. Despite the reported tensions, Mirren made her feelings about Hardy very clear in a new interview, leaving no room for ambiguity.“Absolutely. In a heartbeat,” she told Variety when asked if she would work with Hardy again.
Helen Mirren on Tom Hardy and her process
Mirren had high praise for her former colleague, describing her as someone with a unique approach to her profession whom she understood and respected. “I love Tom, I think he’s the most amazing actor,” she said. “Different actors have different processes. I’ve learned over the years that some people get to things faster. As long as what’s on screen is amazing, I’m totally blown away by how someone gets there.“
In the creative team behind Helen Mirren’s ‘MobLand’
Mirren also touched on the wider tensions surrounding the show’s production, acknowledging that creative environments can be challenging without placing blame on anyone. “When you have strong artistic people working together, the creative process is challenging,” he said. “People are going to take a road as we say. We’re going to move forward, absolutely, and it’s going to be even better.“
Where things stand with ‘MobLand’
Hardy was fired from ‘MobLand’ due to his alleged behavior, although the door is reportedly still open for a potential third season appearance. The second season of ‘MobLand’ has wrapped filming, although there is no release date yet.
