- Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren have publicly defended their MobLand co-star Tom Hardy following reports of behind-the-scenes tensions and allegations that he delayed filming during the production of season two.
- Initial reports from May suggested Hardy might leave the Paramount+ crime drama due to clashes with producers, but the streaming service has since officially renewed the series for a third season with Hardy confirmed to return.
- Pierce Brosnan described the media reports as a "storm in a teacup" and revealed he immediately texted Hardy to offer his love and support after being blindsided by the rumours while on holiday.
- Helen Mirren explained she posted on Instagram to publicly counter false rumours, praising Hardy as the essential anchor of the Guy Ritchie-directed series and stating the show could not continue without him.
- The three lead actors put on a united front at the show's season two premiere in London, where Hardy described it as a privilege to work with and learn from legendary performers like Mirren and Brosnan.
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