Tom Hardy has reportedly been axed from the third season of the Paramount+ hit show MobLand after colliding with the producers.
Veteran entertainment journalist Matthew Belloni it was reported in his Puck newsletter on Thursday, May 21, that Paramount chose not to pick up Hardy's option for season 3 amid scheduling conflicts during the production of the show's second season.
The report alleges that Hardy, 48, arrived late, was asked to take notes and tried to change the transcript of the interview.
Us Weekly reached out to representatives for Hardy, Paramount+ and MobLand Producer 101 Studios for comment.
Hardy plays lead actor Harry Da Souza, a fixer for the Harrigan crime family, in the hit gangster drama. Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and more.
MobLandcreated by Ronan Bennett and the executive produced by Guy Ritchiewhich premiered in March 2025 and was an instant success on Paramount+. Hardy serves as executive producer on the series.
Paramount+ renewed the drama for a second season in June 2025, citing the show's impact on the streaming service.
“With over 26 million viewers and climbing mountains, MobLand has been a stunning triumph driven by Guy's creative genius, Jeez [Butterworth]Ronan once David C. Glasserand brought to life by the powerhouse performances of Tom, Pierce, and Helen,” Paramount co-CEO and president of Showtime/MTV Entertainment. Chris McCarthy said at the time. “We're thrilled to greenlight a second season of this global phenomenon, which topped the charts both domestically and internationally and peaked at #1 in the United Kingdom.”
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“MobLand it was one of those amazing moments when Chris McCarthy came to us with the idea of creating a series for the next big crowd, and after traversing the UK countryside in an attempt to find Guy Ritchie, we both found that we knew the right way. With the incredible talent of Guy, Ronan, Jez and our incredible cast, we brought that vision to life,” added executive producer and CEO of 101 Studios David C. Glasser.
Writer and executive producer Jez Butterworth said at the time, “TV was a new world for me and I was reluctant to commit to TV in general, but Chris, David, and the teams at Paramount and 101 Studios, completely changed my perspective with their bold creative vision and sharp strategic understanding. I'm excited to enter the second season of MobLand.”
MobLand season 1 is available to stream on Paramount+. A premiere date for season 2 has yet to be announced.
