Following reports suggesting that Tom Hardy could be leaving the cast of MobLand after the second season due to behind-the-scenes drama, it has now been claimed that he will actually be returning.
Hardy’s potential exit was first reported back in May, with the suggestion being that this was due to growing frustration between Hardy and head writer Jez Butterworth.
Hardy’s co-star Dame Helen Mirren later attempted to stamp out speculation that they had also been feuding, by sharing an Instagram photo of the actor with a caption that read: “Love you now and always.”
In June, when asked whether she would continue to work with Hardy, Mirren told Variety: “Absolutely. In a f**king heartbeat.”
Now, Deadline has reported that Hardy will be staying on for season 3. The show has not yet been officially renewed beyond its upcoming second season, but a writers’ room has apparently already been opened.
According to Deadline, in the weeks since initial reports of Hardy’s departure, there has been outreach that opened the door for the actor to continue on the show, culminating in a recent meeting in London between Hardy, Butterworth and series executive producer David Glasser.
Sources told the publication that the meeting went well, with the trio coming to an understanding about a path forward. Executive producer Guy Ritchie was also reportedly involved in the process of patching things up.
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Fans will no doubt be delighted by this news, as the first season of MobLand was a huge hit. It first debuted in 2025, starring Pierce Brosnan and Mirren as crime lords Conrad and Maeve Harrigan, with Hardy as their fixer Harry Da Souza.
Other members of the ensemble cast include Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, Anson Boon, Mandeep Dhillon, Jasmine Jobson, Janet McTeer, Jordi Mollà and Toby Jones.
MobLand season 2 has already been filmed although a release date has yet to be announced.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
