Alright movie buffs get ready for a wild ride. Helen Mirren the queen of acting herself is diving into a whole new world. Forget royal dramas this time she is going full-on gangster in the upcoming series MobLand. And that's not all because Pierce Brosnan is in the mix too and it has some folks wondering if he should make a Bond comeback . Let's break it all down!
MobLand: Helen Mirren Leads Star-Studded Cast in Gritty London Crime Saga Coming to Streaming Soon
If you are craving a good crime drama MobLand might be exactly what you are looking for. This new series is heading to Paramount+ on March 30th and it promises to be intense. We are talking London underworld rival crime families and all the drama that comes with it. And the cast? Seriously stacked.
Helen Mirren stars as Maeve Harrigan and she is not playing a sweet grandma. Maeve is part of the Harrigan crime family and sounds like she is not someone to mess with. Pierce Brosnan joins her as Conrad Harrigan. These two are leading the Harrigan family in a battle against the Stevenson family for control of London's criminal scene. Caught in the middle is Tom Hardy playing Harry Da Souza who is described as the "fixer" for the Harrigans the guy who cleans up their messes and maybe makes a few of his own.
MobLand is created by Ronan Bennett who also brought us Top Boy so you know it's going to be authentic and gripping. Guy Ritchie of Snatch and The Gentlemen fame is also involved directing some episodes. That is a serious crime drama pedigree right there. The show is set to drop all ten episodes at once on Paramount+ so get ready for a binge-watch.
From Ray Donovan Spin-off to Standalone Series: The Story Behind MobLand's Creation and Evolution
Here is a little behind-the-scenes scoop: MobLand actually started out as a spin-off from the popular crime series Ray Donovan. Yep you heard that right. Back in early 2024 there was news about a prequel series called The Donovans that would explore the backstory of Liev Schreiber's character and his family.
Guy Ritchie and Ronan Bennett were originally involved in The Donovans spin-off project. The idea was to show two generations of gangsters in London and their complex world. But somewhere along the way things changed. By late 2024 it was announced that The Donovans was becoming MobLand a brand new standalone series. We don't know the exact reasons for the change but maybe the creators felt the story worked better on its own without being tied to Ray Donovan. Either way MobLand looks like it will be amazing in its own right.
Pierce Brosnan's Spy Skills Still Sharp: Black Bag Role Sparks James Bond Comeback Talk (But with a Twist!)
Speaking of Pierce Brosnan he is not just starring in MobLand. He is also in a new spy movie called Black Bag alongside Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. And this role is making some people think he should return to James Bond but not as 007.
Brosnan of course famously played James Bond in four movies back in the 90s and early 2000s starting with GoldenEye which many consider a Bond classic. But he was replaced by Daniel Craig for a different direction for the franchise. Now with Daniel Craig done as Bond some fans are wondering if Brosnan could come back maybe as an older Bond.
However that seems unlikely as a new Bond era is expected. But after seeing Brosnan in Black Bag some think he would be perfect for a different Bond role: M. M is the head of MI6 Bond's boss. Think Judi Dench or Ralph Fiennes in recent Bond films. In Black Bag Brosnan plays Arthur Stieglitz the head of a spy agency and he is apparently very convincing and intimidating in the role.
Some argue that casting Brosnan as M would be a cool way to honor Bond history while still starting fresh with a new 007. Others even suggest he could play a Bond villain. After being the hero for so long seeing Brosnan as a suave and menacing villain could be amazing. Brosnan himself has said he thinks the Bond role should go to someone new but who knows maybe a cameo as M or a baddie is not totally out of the question.
MobLand's Stellar Cast Beyond Mirren Brosnan and Hardy: Considine Froggatt and More Add to the Crime Drama Power
While Helen Mirren Pierce Brosnan and Tom Hardy are huge names MobLand boasts even more talent in its cast. Paddy Considine who you might recognize from House of the Dragon is also on board. He plays Kevin the son of Brosnan's character Conrad. Joanne Froggatt known for Downton Abbey plays Harry's wife Jan Da Souza. Lara Pulver from Sherlock plays Kevin's wife Bella. The cast also includes Anson Boon Mandeep Dhillon Jasmine Jobson and Janet McTeer. It is a real ensemble of fantastic actors bringing this crime world to life.
Listing of Key Details for MobLand Series:
- Streaming Platform: Paramount+
- Release Date: March 30th (All 10 Episodes)
- Genre: Crime Drama Gangland Thriller
- Setting: London
- Starring: Helen Mirren Tom Hardy Pierce Brosnan Paddy Considine Joanne Froggatt
- Creators: Ronan Bennett (Top Boy) Guy Ritchie (Director - Snatch The Gentlemen)
- Premise: Two rival crime families battle for power a fixer gets caught in the middle.
Get Ready for Mob Rule: Helen Mirren Pierce Brosnan and Tom Hardy Lead a Crime Drama You Can't Miss
So if you are looking for a new crime series to get hooked on MobLand seems like a top contender. With Helen Mirren in gangster mode Pierce Brosnan potentially channeling his inner Bond villain and Tom Hardy fixing problems in the shadows it sounds like a must-watch. Mark your calendars for March 30th get your Paramount+ subscription ready and prepare to dive into the dangerous and glamorous world of London's crime families.