Actor Tom Hardy has reportedly been removed from the upcoming third season of the Amazon crime drama MobLand. this news follows reports of significant friction between the star and the production team during the filming of the second season.

Producers Jez Butterworth and David Glasser reportedly clashed with Tom Hardy

The dismissal of Tom Hardy from the upcoming third season of the Amazon crime drama MobLand stems from deep-seated professional disagreements. According to The Puck newsletter, written by Matthew Belloni, producers Jez Butterworth and David Glasser found the actor's behavior increasingly difficult to manage during the production of season two. The report suggests that Paramount recently opted not to pick up Hardy for the next installment because the production team could no longer manage the alleged friction, which included Hardy pushing to change lines and offering unsolicited notes on the script.

Helen Mirren’s reported frustration with Hardy’s on-set attitude

Dame Helen Mirren reportedly grew increasingly dissatisfied with Hardy's conduct while filming the series. As The Daily Mail reported, the 80-year-old actress was frustrated by Hardy's alleged lateness and his tendency to "swagger around like a king" on set . insiders claimed that Mirren, known for her professional discipline, struggled to work closely with the actor, who was also accused of being distracted by his phone while expected elsewhere. This tension reportedly reached a point where the crew observed that Mirren no longer appeared happy while working on scenes with him.

Charlotte Riley attends London's Cineworld Leicester Square without her husband

Charlotte Riley maintained a professional presence at the UK premiere of Masters of the Universe despite the brewing controversy surrounding her husband . The actress arrived at London's Cineworld Leicester Square alongside co-stars Camila Mendes and Nicholas Galitzine to celebrate the Mattel franchise expansion. While Riley, who plays Queen Marlena Glenn, was praised for her stylish appearance in a collarless blazer and skirt, the absence of Tom Hardy was a notable departure from their usual red-carpet appearances, leaving her to toast the new venture without his support.

A recurring pattern of tension seen in the Mad Max: Fury Road fallout

Tom Hardy's recent professional difficulties echo the well-documented friction he experienced during the production of Mad Max: Fury Road. In 2015, the actor faced a significant fallout with co-star Charlize Theron, which reportedly involved heated arguments regarding his attitude and punctuality. This history of on-set tension suggests that the current issues with the MobLand crew may be part of a larger, recurring pattern, similar to the screaming match that led Theron to refuse to be alone with the star.

Will Paramount+ officially confirm the casting changes for season three?

Several details regarding the future of the MobLand cast remain unverified by official studio channels. While reports from The Mail on Sunday suggest the tension has become personal, it remains unclear if Pierce Brosnan or other cast members have expressed similar sentiments. Additionally, the production has yet to issue a formal statement regarding whether Hardy's role as Harry Da Souza will be recast or if the character will be written out entirely to accommodate the shift in focus toward the other leads.