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Paramount+ released the MobLand season 2 trailer, bringing Tom Hardy back as Harry Da Souza to navigate a deeper Harrigan family crime empire, now facing rivals and internal tensions after Conrad Harrigan and Maeve are released from jail. The 10-episode season debuts Sept. 18 with new episodes dropping weekly on Fridays; Hardy has reportedly patched backstage tensions and will continue into season 3.
Paramount+ released a trailer for MobLand season 2, teaming Tom Hardy with Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan as the Harrigan crime dynasty faces new threats; Hardy’s Harry Da Souza vows to save the empire in a season that drops new episodes on Fridays starting Sept. 18 and runs through a Nov. 20 finale.
Paramount+ released the official trailer for MobLand Season 2, a Guy Ritchie crime drama led by Tom Hardy as a fixer for mob boss Conrad Harrigan (Pierce Brosnan). The 10-episode season premieres September 18 with new episodes dropping each Friday through November 20. Season 1 will be available beforehand on Paramount+'s Free Content Hub (Aug 18) and later on Pluto TV and other partners. The ensemble also includes Helen Mirren, Janet McTeer and others, with production notes noting Hardy’s initial departure and subsequent return amid behind‑the‑scenes friction.
Helen Mirren and husband Taylor Hackford have listed their Hollywood Hills estate for $12 million. The 10,199-square-foot, 6.5-acre compound—built in 1911 for Dustin Farnum—includes a main residence, a guesthouse, an office, a pool, and expansive city views, reflecting Old Hollywood history. The property, which has passed through notable figures, was previously listed for $18.5 million in 2021 and is being marketed by Jonas Heller and Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency.
Tom Hardy will reprise his lead role in Paramount+’s MobLand for Season 3 after behind-the-scenes tensions with writer-producer Jez Butterworth were resolved. The core trio—Hardy, Helen Mirren, and Pierce Brosnan—will remain, with a London meeting among Hardy, Butterworth, and executive producer David Glasser helping repair the relationship. Guy Ritchie was involved in patching things up, and a new Season 3 writers room is underway. While not officially renewed, the series is expected to receive an order for a third season.
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival’s 60th edition opens with a star-studded set of festival trailers featuring Johnny Depp, Mel Gibson, Helen Mirren and other icons; the black-and-white shorts directed by Ivan Zachariáš celebrate past honorees and build buzz for the Czech festival running July 3–11.
King Charles III unveiled the 2026 Birthday Honours, recognizing a mix of public figures and volunteers, including actress Helen Mirren among the honorees. Rugby great Kevin Sinfield was knighted for his sporting career and charity work for motor neurone disease; Luke Donald received the Order of the British Empire (OBE); Chloe Kelly and other England teammates were honoured; Tony Iommi and Cerys Matthews were recognized for music and broadcasting contributions, and Debbie Lewis was celebrated for founding COVID-19 Families UK, illustrating the honours’ broad reach across culture, sport, and public service.
At the Taormina Film Festival, Helen Mirren publicly backs Tom Hardy amid unconfirmed reports he could be fired from MobLand due to on-set issues, saying she loves him, supports his process, and that creative disagreements are normal; she also hopes MobLand’s third season proceeds.
At the Taormina Film Fest in Sicily, Helen Mirren spoke out about Israel in her first public remarks since a viral video in which a stranger accused her of being an “evil Zionist.” She praised Israel’s creative community, acknowledged the complexities of its founding and leadership, and said she believes in Israel’s existence and future while condemning crimes against humanity. Mirren described the viral incident as likely an attack by someone unstable, and while police considered the possibility of an antisemitic hate crime, Mirren and her husband declined to press charges.
In a Variety interview, Helen Mirren says she’d absolutely work with Tom Hardy again on MobLand, calling him an amazing actor and a very special person, and downplaying earlier set tension. She notes that different actors have different processes and that what ends up on screen matters most, expressing genuine support and optimism for their collaboration.
At the Taormina Film Festival, Helen Mirren publicly backed Tom Hardy amid reports he’s exiting MobLand, praising him as a remarkable actor and saying she’d work with him again; the behind-the-scenes drama reportedly involves friction with producers and on-set behavior, but Mirren emphasized her support and suggested the creative process can be challenging, with a potential third season still on the table for the Paramount+ series.
Actress Helen Mirren says she was subjected to antisemitic verbal abuse in London; she reiterates support for Israel’s existence while condemning the violence in Gaza, reflecting on Holocaust memory and the complexities of Israel’s founding, and notes she would work again with Tom Hardy.
At the Taormina Film Festival, Helen Mirren addressed a verbal attack calling her an “evil Zionist,” noting the case is being investigated as a hate crime, while reaffirming her long-standing ties to Israel and criticizing some actions against Palestinians; she also expressed genuine support for Tom Hardy and said she hopes he returns for MobLand.
Helen Mirren posted a supportive Instagram note for Tom Hardy amid reports of on-set tensions during MobLand’s production; The Hollywood Reporter corroborated complaints about Hardy’s behavior but did not confirm a firing, with talks ongoing to salvage a potential third season. The series stars Brosnan and Mirren, with Hardy portraying Harry Da Souza. Mirren has also recently surfaced in headlines for a separate incident in London.
Rumors that Tom Hardy was fired from Paramount+'s MobLand have not been confirmed; production says the tensions are being worked through creatively, while Hardy’s late arrivals and demand for creative control keep the chatter going. With a third season not yet greenlit, Mirren’s supportive Instagram post contrasts with the controversy, but Hardy remains central to the show and producers appear determined to weather the on-set tensions rather than cut him loose.