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

| Live News reporter Published September 10, 2026 11:01pm Updated September 10, 2026 11:01pm Helen Mirren, Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan attended the MobLand premiere together (Picture: Shutterstock) 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. Brosnan brushed off rumours of tension with his co-star Hardy (Picture: Joe Maher/Getty Images) Hardy was reportedly accused of keeping his co-stars waiting on set (Picture: West/Hogan Media/Shutterstock) ‘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. There were suggestions that Hardy might not return for the third series of Guy Ritchie’s show (Picture: AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) Brosnan said during an interview: ‘I love Tom Hardy. I’m a massive fan of the man’s work. Truly’ (Picture: AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) ‘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. Deals of the Day Topman’s new-season collection has arrived and prices start at just £10 An Instagram mattress left me with back pain – this one completely changed my mind Book Val d'Isère, Val Thorens and Tignes for less in Club Med's ski sale Save 25% on red light therapy masks, sauna blankets and sleep gadgets in Bon Charge sale The viral LED face mask with over 350 lights that's currently discounted by £100 Arrow MORE: Tom Ellis: ‘Pierce Brosnan told me I’d make a good James Bond’ Arrow MORE: Tom Hardy’s most cutthroat thriller leads best TV to binge this September Arrow MORE: I inhaled The Gentlemen season 2 – but Guy Ritchie’s style has vanished TV Newsletter Sign up and tell us which TV shows you love to watch to get personalised updates every morning.