Tom Hardy‘s firing from “MobLand” has become a major topic of conversation as more details surface about his time on set and relationship with other cast members.
According to a new report, the actor seemingly made things difficult for his co-workers and producers by choosing to remain in his trailer during filming.
Sources also previously stated that Tom Hardy’s behavior on set frustrated his A-list co-star, Helen Mirren, who felt “enraged” by his actions.
A new report from The Hollywood Reporter has shed light on the on-set tensions that may have caused a strain between not only Hardy and the producers of “MobLand,” but also his co-stars, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren.
Speaking to the publication, a source claimed that Hardy put on an arrogant display when he refused to step out of his trailer for hours, keeping Brosnan and Mirren waiting and subsequently delaying filming.
“He refused to come out of his trailer for hours at a time,” the source stated, noting that the move left producers worried and made them rethink Hardy’s future on the series.
“He kept the cast waiting, [which is] a power play,” the source continued. “Keeping Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, and others waiting is career suicide, I would wager.”
Hardy plays the role of fixer Harry Da Souza in the Guy Ritchie series, which has yet to be officially picked up for a third season.
Although it’s unclear why Hardy refused to leave his trailer on time, sources told the Daily Mail that he had grown frustrated with the filming schedule, especially as a third season might require filming beyond 2026.
The Actor Was Reportedly Axed From The Show After A Dispute Over The Filming Schedule
In a chat with The Mail on Sunday, sources noted that a lot of the dispute centered on the filming schedule of the yet-to-be greenlit third season of “MobLand.”
“Producers told Tom they couldn’t start filming the new show until later in the year. They were looking at November time because they weren’t happy that the script was ready to go in time for the summer,” an insider told the news outlet, per the Daily Mail.
This is said to have clashed with Hardy’s own personal plans, as he has been “absolutely insistent that he is not working beyond 2026.”
The decision to delay filming reportedly infuriated the actor, as it meant he wouldn’t be done with the project before the new year.
Tom Hardy Reportedly Wanted His Schedule Clear So He Could Spend Quality Time With His Loved Ones
Speaking more on the matter, sources noted that Hardy’s insistence on wrapping up filming of the third season early was tied to his decision to take a long break from Hollywood to be with his family.
The actor, who has been open about being physically worn out due to the challenging roles he took on in the past, reportedly communicated his desires to producers, but they remained adamant about the filming schedule.
“He has decided he wants to take time out from the industry and enjoy family time with Charlotte and the kids,” the source said. “They are discussing going abroad for a few years, leaving the limelight behind them.”
They added, “It has been a big decision for him and his family, so there was a hard stop. Tom tried to get his way and begin the filming this summer, but the directors were not agreeing, they said no.”
Hardy has been married to his wife, Charlotte Riley, since 2014, and the couple shares two children, a daughter and a son. Riley is also the stepmother to Hardy’s eldest child, Louis Thomas, from a previous relationship.
The Actor’s Behavior On Set ‘Enraged’ Helen Mirren
Before news of his firing made headlines, insiders had already shared with the Daily Mail that one of his co-stars, Helen Mirren, had become “enraged” by Hardy’s behavior on set.
One source in particular shared that when the camera stopped rolling, Hardy was no longer “charming” or “calm” like the character he portrays on the show; instead, he was “quite the opposite.”
“He can be late to filming, too, and that is annoying for Dame Helen, who is extremely professional and disciplined. His tone is something Dame Helen doesn’t like, along with his lateness,” the source noted.
They further claimed that Hardy was “winding” up the Hollywood veteran with his “very, very arrogant” attitude, which clashed with the professionalism Mirren has grown to expect on the projects she works on.
Tom Hardy’s Firing Is Causing ‘A Headache’ For ‘MobLand’ Producers
With Hardy playing a major role in the hit series as Harry Da Souza, his axing is unsurprisingly a major issue for the showrunners, especially regarding a third season.
An insider said, “It’s causing quite the headache to work out what they will do and how they will explain away Harry no longer being there.”
This may also cause the producers to push back filming a third season as they figure out how to continue the show without a character who has been integral to the first two installments.
“It’s a disaster, but the bosses were not prepared to be told what to do by Tom,” the insider continued. “Now the script might have to be redone, which could delay it even more.”
