Tom Hardy ‘Don’t Throw’ from ‘MobLand’; Helen Mirren’s co-star reacts to the viral buzzContrary to viral rumors and online speculation, actor Tom Hardy has not been fired from ‘MobLand’ season 3.Amid rumors that the actor will not be returning for the next season of the hit crime series, new reports from Variety have confirmed that the actor is not on the way out. According to the report, production sources have confirmed that discussions are underway to secure the return of Hardy’s Harry Da Souza as fixer, with insiders saying, “Tom was not fired, the door is not closed for Season 3 and things are being worked on creatively.“
Tom Hardy’s ‘MobLand’ drama set
The report added that the allegations against Hardy were not entirely false, however sources also said there were frustrations on multiple sides. “It’s hard, but he’s a movie star,” a second production source said on the doorstep.
Helen Mirren supports Tom Hardy
Amidst the drama and growing online uproar surrounding the actor’s alleged behavior, it appears that actor and actress Helen Mirren publicly showed her support for Hardy. The Oscar-winning actress, who plays Maeve Harrigan in the series, shared a photo of Hardy on her Instagram, along with a heartfelt message. “I love you now and always,” Mirren wrote, ending with “Helen.”Reports earlier published that Mirren and co-star Pierce Brosnan were reportedly frustrated by the long delays during filming.In December, the actor also shared a message declaring his love for his co-star. In the post, she revealed ‘Things I love’. Sharing a photo of her hunky co-star, she wrote: “Tom Hardy for his brilliance on screen, his dedication off screen his kind heart and most of all the Hardy Hugs I get when I start with him, which I can’t get enough of.” In the same message, he also shared that one of the things he “hated” was “bad journalism.”
‘MobLand’ Season 3 in the works
Season 2 of the Paramount+ drama has already wrapped filming but is yet to premiere, with production on a possible third season expected to begin later this year.A production source told Variety, “I’m sure Guy is pushing David Glasser to make it work. Guy loves working with Tom.”The latest clarification comes after reports emerged that Hardy was filming with writer Jez Butterworth and producer David Glasser. While Variety stated that the on-stage tensions were real, the outlet noted that Hardy had not officially been removed from the project and that all parties were trying to resolve their creative differences.Directed in part by Guy Ritchie, ‘MobLand’ follows the powerful Harrigan crime family and features an ensemble cast of Brosnan, Mirren, Paddy Considine and Joanne Froggatt.
