Hold on to your hats crime drama fans because Paramount+ is about to drop a series that looks seriously intense. Get ready for MobLand a brand-new gangster saga produced by none other than Guy Ritchie and boasting a cast that is just ridiculously good. We are talking Pierce Brosnan Helen Mirren and Tom Hardy. Yes you read that right.

Powerhouse Cast Assembles: Brosnan Hardy and Mirren Lead the Charge in MobLand

MobLand is bringing together some serious acting heavyweights. Pierce Brosnan is stepping into the shoes of crime family head Conrad Harrigan. Forget James Bond suave this Brosnan is playing a "mangled man" with charisma and a dangerous edge. Helen Mirren plays his wife Maeve who Brosnan hints is the brains of the operation and maybe even the most dangerous of them all. And then there is Tom Hardy as Harry Da Souza described as Brosnan's "fiercely loyal" fixer. Hardy seems to fit the conflicted henchman role perfectly.

But the star power does not stop there. Paddy Considine from House of the Dragon plays Brosnan's son Kevin Harrigan and Joanne Froggatt from Downton Abbey is Hardy's wife Jan Da Souza. Lara Pulver Anson Boon Mandeep Dhillon Jasmine Jobson Geoff Bell Daniel Betts Lisa Dwan and Emily Barber round out this incredible ensemble cast. This is a lineup that promises some top-tier performances.

Inside the MobLand World: Gangsters Family and Guy Ritchie's Signature Style

So what is MobLand actually about? The series dives into a global crime syndicate and the fight for power within it. We will see two generations of gangsters their complex businesses and the tangled relationships they weave. It is set in the contemporary London underworld a familiar and gritty setting for Guy Ritchie productions. Brosnan himself describes the world Ritchie and his writers have created as having a "heartbeat of authenticity".

Ritchie known for films like Snatch and Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels brings his signature style to the series. Expect sharp dialogue a fast-paced plot and a cast of memorable characters. Brosnan even hints at a Shakespearean influence with grandiose storytelling and characters reminiscent of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth ruling their "kingdom" with mistrust and violence. But it is not all darkness there is also a promised "casual elegance" and "sensuality" to the show's look and characters.

From Ray Donovan Spinoff to Standalone Series: The Evolution of MobLand

Here is a bit of behind-the-scenes info. MobLand was initially developed as a British spin-off of the Showtime series Ray Donovan. It even had working titles like The Donovans and Fixer focusing on the Donovan family. However it has since evolved into a standalone series. So while it might have some DNA from Ray Donovan MobLand is now its own beast. It moved from Showtime to Paramount+ and is ready to make its own mark.

Mark Your Calendars: MobLand Premieres March 30th on Paramount+

Ready to dive into this criminal world? MobLand is set to premiere on Paramount+ on Sunday March 30th. It will be available in the U.S. Canada the U.K. and Australia on that date with a global rollout planned later in 2025. So if you are a Paramount+ subscriber get ready to add MobLand to your watchlist. It looks like it is going to be a wild ride.

Pierce Brosnan on Breaking Bad and Channeling Thomas Crown Charm (But Darker)

GQ caught up with Pierce Brosnan while he was filming MobLand and he shared some interesting insights. He is clearly enthusiastic about the project praising Guy Ritchie and the writers for creating a captivating and authentic world. Brosnan mentioned that the character has "continuity" with roles he has played before but is also a fresh and robust character. He describes his character as a "mangled man" with charisma someone "dangerously on the edge" involved in a family that is "mangled desperate charismatic brutal wily unpredictable."

He also reflected on his career and what he looks for in roles these days. He seeks roles that emotionally engage him and offer exhilaration and unexpected surprises. He mentioned his iconic role in The Thomas Crown Affair noting the lack of "sexy movies" at that scale nowadays. Interestingly when asked about the upcoming remake of The Thomas Crown Affair starring Michael B. Jordan Brosnan was fully supportive wishing Jordan every success. And of course the Bond question came up. While acknowledging the idea of returning as an older Bond is "romantic" Brosnan believes it is best to "let sleeping dogs lie" and leave it to "another man" with "fresh blood."

MobLand: Key Details at a Glance

  • Title: MobLand
  • Platform: Paramount+
  • Premiere Date: March 30 2025
  • Starring: Pierce Brosnan Tom Hardy Helen Mirren Paddy Considine Joanne Froggatt
  • Genre: Crime Drama Gangster Series
  • Produced By: Guy Ritchie
  • Initial Concept: Originally conceived as a spin-off of Ray Donovan

Get Ready for a Brutal Ride: MobLand Promises a Thrilling Gangster Saga

Based on the trailer and early buzz MobLand looks like it is going to be a gripping and stylish crime drama. With a stellar cast led by Brosnan Hardy and Mirren and Guy Ritchie's direction it has all the ingredients for a must-watch series. Set your reminders for March 30th and prepare to enter the dangerous and alluring world of MobLand on Paramount+.