Tom Hardy‘s firing from his role in Guy Ritchie’s Paramount+ series “MobLand” continues to take a wild turn as more information comes out.
A new report claims the actor had a major dispute with the show’s producers, allegedly over personal decisions regarding how he wanted the scheduling for the next installment to be handled. His departure is also said to have caused even larger issues for the show, given that his character played a key role.
Earlier reports claimed that Tom Hardy had on-set issues with other cast members, including A-list co-star Helen Mirren.
According to the Mail on Sunday, Hardy will not be returning for “MobLand,” a series in which he has played the character Harry Da Souza for the past two seasons.
Sources speaking to the media outlet revealed that his departure is not linked to financial reasons, but instead stems from a major dispute with producers over scheduling issues for the filming of season three.
“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,” the insider said, as reported by the Daily Mail.
For his part, Hardy is said to have been “absolutely insistent that he is not working beyond 2026,” which left him infuriated that the delay in the script meant filming would extend into the next year.
Why Tom Hardy Didn’t Want The Filming Schedule Pushed Back
Regarding why Hardy was so insistent on only filming through 2026, the insider claimed it was because he was eager to take a break from the stress of filming and spend more quality time with his family.
Hardy is married to Charlotte Riley, with whom he shares two children, in addition to another child from a previous relationship.
Despite his desires being made well known to the showrunners, they were adamant that nothing could be done.
“He has decided he wants to take time out from the industry and enjoy family time with Charlotte and the kids. They are discussing going abroad for a few years, leaving the limelight behind them,” the insider.
“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,” the source added.
Tom Hardy’s Departure Has Created A Dilemma For Producers
The ongoing disputes over scheduling issues ultimately resulted in Hardy being “fired,” particularly as his alleged “behavior is not to everyone’s taste on set.”
However, his exit has also created a new challenge, namely the direction the next installment will take in his absence.
“It’s causing quite the headache to work out what they will do and how they will explain away Harry no longer being there,” said the insider.
His departure will also likely cause further delays to the script, given that his character played a central role throughout the previous installments.
“It’s a disaster, but the bosses were not prepared to be told what to do by Tom. Now the script might have to be redone, which could delay it even more,” added the source.
Tom Hardy Reportedly Had On-Set Issues With Co-Star Helen Mirren
Previously, it was reported that Hardy and his co-star Helen Mirren often didn’t see eye to eye due to his behavior.
“Tom’s character is charming. He’s the calm one, but it is quite the opposite when the cameras stop. Dame Helen is a joy, she is a total pro, and she has worked with so many people over the years,” shared an insider, per The Blast.
According to the source, Hardy’s attitude left Mirren “increasingly frustrated,” including his tendency to be late to set.
“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,” they added.
Hardy is also reported to have behaved arrogantly on set, swaggering around the set as if he were in charge, while Mirren expected more professionalism from him.
“It has all become quite personal between them,” the source also noted. “It feels like Tom is winding her up.”
The Actor Admitted His Body Is ‘Falling To Bits’
Prior to the “MobLand” firing drama, Hardy revealed his body was in a terrible state, hinting at a need to take a break from acting in order to care for himself and be with his loved ones.
“I’ve had two knee surgeries now, my disc’s herniated in my back, I’ve got sciatica as well… It’s like it’s all falling to bits now, and it’s not going to get better,” the actor told Esquire.
He also briefly talked about ways he could manage his physical decline after being asked if he would ever consider stem cell therapy.
“I think if it comes down to the wire and it seems the sensible thing to do and I take advice,” Hardy said.
