Tom Hardy reportedly returning for 'MobLand' Season 3 after settling controversy

LONDON, ENGLAND: Tom Hardy is reportedly set to return for the third season of 'MobLand', putting to rest months of speculation about his future with the hit drama.

The update follows rumors of a dispute with the production team. It had raised doubts about the actor’s return for season 3. Hardy is all set to return for the next session.

Hardy's reported return ensures continuity for one of 'MobLand's central characters. In the Paramount+ crime series, he plays the role of a cool-headed fixer who works for the powerful Harrigan crime family in London. 

Tom Hardy all set to return for  the third season of 'MobLand'

Reports suggest the situation has now been resolved after Hardy and the 'MobLand' production team met in London to work through their differences. Although the Paramount+ team has not officially renewed the series, Hardy's series is expected to return, as per Variety.

Despite the behind-the-scenes tension, sources indicate both sides have now reached an understanding. Hardy is also believed to have signed a three-season deal when 'MobLand' first launched. 

The reported disagreement surfaced after production on Season 2 wrapped in March, with Hardy said to have fallen out with executive producer Jez Butterworth, 101 Studios, and other members of the creative team. 

Tom Hardy faced behavioral allegations on 'MobLand's set

Amid the reported fallout with the producers, Hardy also faced claims about his behavior during the filming of 'MobLand' Season 2. According to The Hollywood Reporter, sources alleged that Hardy was often late to set and sometimes stayed in his trailer for hours before coming out to film.

"He refused to come out of his trailer for hours at a time," one source claimed. The insider added that the delays kept the rest of the cast waiting, including Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren. The source described it as "a power play" and suggested it had created frustration on set.

The report also claimed Hardy was 'unhappy' with the show's creative direction. He reportedly felt the story was moving away from his character, Harry Da Souza, and becoming more focused on the cast. Hardy was also said to have shared script notes and changed some dialogue without approval.

Following the reported resolution, Season 3 was expected to center on Hardy's Harry, alongside Mirren's Maeve and  Brosnan's Conrad, if the series moved forward. The ensemble cast was also expected to return. 

During the reported conflict a couple of weeks ago, Mirren also shared a post saying she would be happy to work with Tom Hardy again.