Dame Helen Mirren has publicly shown her support for Tom Hardy following reports that the actor had been removed from the British crime drama MobLand.

Initial news suggested that Hardy, 48, had clashed with producers after season two, allegedly keeping co-stars Helen Mirren, 80, and Pierce Brosnan, 73, waiting on set for extended periods.Reports also indicated that Hardy had sought input on scripts and expressed dissatisfaction with the focus on his co-stars.

Despite these claims, a source close to production has stated that Hardy was not formally fired and that creative differences are being addressed for a potential third season.MobLand, which premiered on Paramount+ in 2025, centres on two rival mob families vying for control of their criminal empires.Mirren’s support for Hardy was made public through an Instagram post, where she simply wrote, “Love you now and always, Helen.

” Hardy’s history of tense interactions on set is noted, including a well-documented disagreement with Charlize Theron during the filming of Mad Max: Fury Road.Hardy later acknowledged the pressures of that production and reflected on his behaviour.Representatives for Hardy, Mirren, Brosnan, and Paramount have been contacted for comment.