Yes, Tom Hardy is indeed a part of MobLand. The Paramount+ crime drama has made waves, and Hardy's presence is a significant draw for many viewers.
In MobLand, Hardy takes on the role of Harry da Souza, a complex and brooding character. He is a ruthless fixer for a London-based crime family. The family finds itself on the brink of a dangerous gang war when the son of one of their rivals goes missing. Hardy's portrayal of Harry is both captivating and menacing. His initial thought about the character was, “how can i make him nice or polite or friendly or charming or invisible, like a butler?” Harry is someone who appears helpful on the surface but is capable of committing heinous acts that catch others off-guard. Playing this street-smart character was about embodying someone Hardy “might meet and not know what they did for a living.”
The series, which debuted to a record-breaking 2.2 million viewers on Paramount+ last month, making it the biggest global series launch ever, has a lot going for it. Originally envisioned as a spinoff of Showtime’s Ray Donovan by Ronan Bennett, the creator of The Day of the Jackal, MobLand has an impressive creative team. Jez Butterworth, known for The Agency, is among the writers, and Guy Ritchie serves as an executive producer and director for the first two episodes. Hardy himself has spoken highly of the project, saying it's “nefarious and fun.” He also mentioned that it's “gangsters and Guy Ritchie,” comparing the show's atmosphere to a Dickensian world, similar to characters like Bill Sikes and Fagin from Oliver Twist.
The show also features an ensemble cast that complements Hardy's performance. Two-time Oscar-winner Helen Mirren plays Maeve, a manipulative figure within the family Harry protects. Pierce Brosnan takes on the role of the menacing mob leader, Conrad Harrigan. Other supporting roles are played by notable actors such as Paddy Considine, Geoff Bell, Jasmine Jobson, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, Anson Boon, and Mandeep Dhillon.
In addition to the star-studded cast and engaging premise, MobLand delves into themes similar to “Greek tragedies and myths and monsters” as it explores London's criminal underworld. Hardy has also drawn parallels to Game of Thrones, highlighting the complex and often hostile relationships between old-world families. The show's ability to blend these elements with a modern crime drama edge makes it a must-watch for fans of the genre and of Tom Hardy.
So, if you're wondering whether Tom Hardy is in MobLand, the answer is a resounding yes, and his performance, along with the overall quality of the series, makes it well worth tuning in.