Paramount+ has unveiled a first look at season two of the hit crime drama MobLand, which returns on Friday, 18 September.
The new images show a glimpse at the "chaos and carnage" of season two, with Tom Hardy returning as loyal fixer Harry da Souza, alongside Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren as the ruthless heads of the Harrigan family, Conrad and Maeve.
© Luke Varley/Paramount+The announcement comes just weeks after reports surfaced that Venom star Tom would return for a third season, following an alleged falling out with the show's producers and his brief departure from production. A recent meeting in London between Tom and show bosses led to his return, according to reports.
Keep reading to find out all we know about season two.
© Luke Varley/Paramount+What to expect from season two
The new ten-part series will see the Harrigans struggle to show a unified front as rising rivals threaten their fractured criminal empire, according to the synopsis.
© Luke Varley/Paramount+It continues: "Harry Da Souza, their street-smart and formidable 'fixer', must walk a dangerous tightrope when tensions within the family intensify. As violence spills into every corner of their lives, loyalties snap, safety proves temporary, and the battle for power leaves no room for mercy."
Who stars in MobLand season two?
Alongside Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren reprise their roles, alongside Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, Anson Boon, Mandeep Dhillon, Jasmine Jobson, Teddie Allen, Emmett J. Scanlan, Janet McTeer and Toby Jones.
© Luke Varley/Paramount+Meanwhile, Johnny Flynn (Beast) and Ophelia Lovibond (Minx) have joined the cast of season two.
Tom Hardy's 'axe' from MobLand
In May, it was reported that Tom had been fired from the Paramount+ drama after two seasons due to a falling out with executive producer Jez Butterworth and producer David Glasser. It was also reported that he was frequently late to arrive on-set and insisted on changes to the script.
© Paramount+The report originally appeared in the industry newsletter Puck, with Matthew Belloni, former Editorial Director of The Hollywood Reporter, writing: "I'm told Paramount recently opted not to pick up Hardy for season three after his clashes with producers Jez Butterworth and David Glasser, among others, during the recent production of season two."
Later that month, Variety challenged the reports, stating that Tom had not been fired from the show and that Tom, Jez and David are currently trying to resolve their issues.
