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Paramount+ fires Tom Hardy over tardiness, halts MobLand renewal

5/24/2026

Summary

Tom Hardy Dismissed

Paramount+ dismissed Tom Hardy, the lead of MobLand, before a planned third season.
Producers said Hardy was repeatedly late, added script notes, and opposed the shift to an ensemble cast.
Hardy appears in season two, which wrapped production and will premiere in 2026, because he finished filming before dismissal.
A writers' room has been assembled to develop a third season, though Paramount+ has not officially renewed the series.

Summary

Hardy Departs

Hardy disclosed chronic health problems—including two knee surgeries, a herniated disc, sciatica and plantar-fasciitis—that may have contributed to his departure from MobLand.
Showrunner Jez Butterworth signed a five-year overall deal with Universal Entertainment for TV, streaming and film, expiring year-end and may affect his series involvement.
MobLand’s roster includes British actors such as Paddy Considine, Jordi Mollà and Toby Jones, indicating reliance on star power beyond Hardy.

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Historical Context

House of Cards, Netflix’s first original series (debuting February 2013), helped launch the streaming-era TV model and earned 33 Primetime Emmy nominations. After multiple 2017 sexual-misconduct accusations against star Kevin Spacey, Netflix halted production, removed him, and restructured the final season around Robin Wright, illustrating how streaming platforms now swiftly act on talent controversies.

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Tom Hardy Dismissed

Paramount+ dismissed Tom Hardy, the lead of MobLand, before a planned third season.
Producers said Hardy was repeatedly late, added script notes, and opposed the shift to an ensemble cast.
Hardy appears in season two, which wrapped production and will premiere in 2026, because he finished filming before dismissal.
A writers' room has been assembled to develop a third season, though Paramount+ has not officially renewed the series.

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