Tom Hardy will no longer star in the crime thriller MobLand after being dropped from the series, according to reports. Numerous fans have vowed to stop watching the show if Hardy has indeed been axed.
Reported Disagreement with Producers
It has been claimed that the actor, best known for roles in films including Inception, The Dark Knight Rises, and Mad Max: Fury Road, had a disagreement with the producers of the Paramount Plus series, which resulted in his dismissal. MobLand originally premiered in March last year, with the 48-year-old leading the cast as Harry Da Souza, a fixer for the Harrigan crime family. He starred alongside Pierce Brosnan, Joanne Froggatt, Dame Helen Mirren, and Paddy Considine. The second season is expected to air this year.
Puck Newsletter Report
In a report originally published in the Puck newsletter, written by Matthew Belloni, the former editorial director of The Hollywood Reporter, it stated: 'I'm told Paramount recently opted not to pick up Hardy for season three after his clashes with producers Jez Butterworth and David Glasser, among others, during the recent production of season two.'
Belloni continued: 'Hardy was apparently late to set a bunch, constantly asked to give notes on scripts, attempted to change dialogue, and expressed his displeasure that a series initially built around him was increasingly becoming an ensemble showcase for Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and other co-stars.'
According to the entertainment journalist, he heard from a source that at one point, producer Butterworth 'threatened to quit', prompting Hardy to be relieved from his role by Paramount instead.
Contract Options and No Comment
The report added: 'His contract does contain a mutual option for the third season, so he could have bailed on his own if he wanted.' The Puck newsletter added that representatives for Hardy and Paramount declined to comment. Metro contacted representatives for Tom Hardy and Paramount Plus, but none was provided before publication.
