According to Variety, Tom Hardy was not fired from the Paramount+ series MobLand, despite last week's explosive rumors that he had been forcibly removed from his role as star and producer . Instead, as Variety reports, discussions are underway to find a creative path for his character , Harry Da Souza, to return in a potential third season. The cast includes Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, and Paddy Considine, and the seires is produced by 101 Studios and MTV Entertainment Studios.

What Sparked the 'Fired' Rumor and the Real Creative Tensions

The source of the original firing claim—an anonymous report that quickly went viral—has now been debunked by multiple production insiders quoted in Variety. One source close to production stated, “Tom was not fired, the door is not closed for Season 3 and things are being worked through creatively .” That source acknowledged that tensions between Hardy, co-creator Jez Butterworth, and producer David Glasser were “very much real,” but said that Hardy was never officially terminated. The core conflict, according to Variety, revolves around creative differences over the character's arc and script authority—particularly after Guy Ritchie, an executive producer and frequent Hardy collaborator, stopped directing every episode.

Guy Ritchie's Mediating Hand and His History with Hardy

Another key detail from the Variety report involves Guy Ritchie's role as an informal peacemaker. ritchie, who executive produces the series and directed multiple episodes, has a longstanding working relationship with Hardy dating back to 2008's RocknRolla. A source told Variety, “Guy likes working with Tom. Maybe it’ll involve classic Ritchie-style bash a few heads together to settle the matter.” The report also notes that Hardy responds well to Ritchie because Ritchie can “tell him directly when to stop messing around.” This personal rapport may prove decisive in resolving the impasse, especially as other directors took over episodes and struggled to adjust material on the fly without Butterworth's regular on-set presence.

Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren: On-Set Delays but No Major Fallout

While the creative tensions were real, Variety pushes back on rumors of lasting personal feuds among the cast.. One source said that Hardy's lateness to set caused annoyance for co-stars Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren, who were left waiting. A source close to Mirren reportedly commented, “Come on Tom, we’ve been here for ages, let’s get on with it,” but emphasized that Mirren has never appeared “anti-Tom.” The same source also dismissed suggestions that any tension was political, calling that idea “wildly unhelpful and untrue.” Another source close to the show also denied those rumors. The report indicates that despite logistical frustrations, the on-set relationships are not irreparably damaged.

The Unresolved Question: Who Writes for Season 3?

A major open question remains the creative team's structure for a possible third season. Variety reports that Butterworth was not regularly present on set, which made script issues harder to handle during production. This became a bigger problem once Ritchie no longer directed every episode, as other directors lacked the same authority to adjust material on the fly. With Hardy and Butterworth reportedly in talks, the path forward likely depends on whether Butterworth can adapt his writing process or if Ritchie will take a more hands-on role in shaping the series. As Variety notes , the door is open for Season 3, but the logistics of creative collaboration remain unresolved.