Tom Hardy's reported dismissal from the hit Paramount+ crime drama MobLand has been linked to his on-set conduct, which allegedly infuriated his co-star Dame Helen Mirren. The 48-year-old actor, who portrays fixer Harry Da Souza alongside Pierce Brosnan and Dame Helen, will not return for the upcoming third season following a series of disagreements with producers, according to insiders.
Helen Mirren's Frustration
Prior to the news of his firing, The Daily Mail's Katie Hind revealed that Dame Helen, 80, who plays Maeve Harrigan in the series, was less than pleased with Hardy's attitude. A source claimed he 'swaggers around like a king' on set. The Oscar-winning actress reportedly struggled with his lateness and perceived arrogance, with a source stating: 'She is getting increasingly frustrated with Tom and his attitude. He can be late to filming too and that is annoying for Dame Helen, who is extremely professional and disciplined.'
Behind-the-Scenes Tensions
Sources close to the production alleged that Hardy frequently arrived late and insisted on changing lines during filming. He also offered unsolicited script notes. One insider claimed he was frustrated that the series was becoming more focused on his co-stars Helen and Pierce. Tensions with producer Jez Butterworth reportedly escalated to the point where Butterworth threatened to quit himself.
History of On-Set Conflicts
This is not the first time Hardy's behaviour has caused friction with a co-star. In 2015, during the filming of Mad Max: Fury Road, he had a notorious falling out with Charlize Theron. Her lateness and attitude led to a screaming match, and Theron reportedly refused to be alone with him, requiring a female producer present as 'protection' because she felt 'scared s***less' by his aggressive demeanour. Hardy later admitted he was 'in over my head' and that Theron deserved a better, more experienced partner.
Health Issues and Sabbatical
Hardy had previously indicated he would take a sabbatical after filming MobLand, citing health problems including two knee surgeries, a herniated disc, sciatica, and plantar fasciitis. He told Esquire UK: 'It's all falling to bits now, and it's not going to get better.'
The news of his firing was first reported in The Puck newsletter, which stated: 'I'm told Paramount recently opted not to pick up Hardy for season three,' blaming 'clashes with producers Jez Butterworth and David Glasser, among others, during the recent production of season two.' Daily Mail has contacted Hardy's representative for comment.
