Pierce Brosnan dismisses Tom Hardy feud as ‘storm in a teacup’

Pierce Brosnan has brushed off rumours that he and his MobLand co-star Tom Hardy were involved in a feud.

The James Bond star, 73, insisted that the reported drama was nothing more than a ‘storm in a teacup’ at the London premiere of Guy Ritchie’s crime series, which also stars Dame Helen Mirren.

The second series made headlines during filming after reports of tension behind the scenes, with Hardy at the centre of the speculation.

Hardy was reportedly accused of keeping his co-stars waiting on set and clashing with showrunner Jez Butterworth and David Glasser over script disagreements.

Following this however, reports emerged that he had not been axed, while Mirren posted a supportive picture of him to quell any rumours.

Now, while speaking to the press, Brosnan has reiterated: ‘Oh my God, it was a storm in a teacup, really.

‘I love the dude. I love Tom Hardy. I’m a massive fan of the man’s work. Truly.’

Insisting that the cast and crew remained close, he described them as ‘rock solid as a company, as a family’.

‘Everyone shows up for work, and everybody’s just there on the spot,’ he added.

‘It moves very fast so it’s not like we go out and socialise and go to the pub or anything like that.

‘Everyone goes home to their families and before you know it, you’ve done 10 episodes.’

Hardy also praised Brosnan and Dame Helen, saying it was a ‘privilege’ to work alongside the veteran stars.

‘They’re awesome,’ he said. ‘In many aspects of course I look up to them. Coming up, these are actors that came before me.

‘So to be able to work with them is a privilege.’

The second series of MobLand sees the Harrigan family struggling to maintain a united front as they face increasingly dangerous rivals.

Hardy’s character, Harry Da Souza, remains at the centre of the action, with Brosnan returning as mob boss Conrad Harrigan.

Dame Helen, 81, meanwhile, plays Conrad’s formidable wife Maeve Harrigan.

Describing her role, she added: ‘The relationships are amazing.

‘Obviously, Pierce and I have an extraordinary chemistry on-screen and off-screen. We’re very, very fond of each other. We respect each other enormously.’

MobLand series two premieres globally on Paramount+ on September 18.

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