Mirren on MobLand: "Not Her Bag, Not Her Mojo"

Helen Mirren has clarified that her character, Maeve Harrigan, will not exhibit maternal instincts in the upcoming season of MobLand. She humorously stated that such behavior is not part of Maeve's "bag" or "mojo." The series, produced by Guy Ritchie, follows the Harrigan crime family, led by Maeve and her husband Conrad, played by Pierce Brosnan.

Season 1 saw significant losses for Maeve, including the death of her son Brendan and the arrest of herself and Conrad. As season 2 begins, Maeve must navigate the shifting family dynamics, including her son Kevin's ambition and her own influence over Eddie, whom she revealed to be Conrad's biological son.

Amidst speculation about Tom Hardy's future on the show, Mirren confirmed his continued participation, praising his acting talent. She emphasized that she and other cast members unequivocally support Hardy and are eager to continue working with him.

Mirren described the character dynamics, particularly between Maeve and Conrad, as a "twisted romance" built on a strong working relationship. She also highlighted the dark and dangerous interplay between Maeve and Harry, portraying them as opposites.

Regarding Maeve's motivations, Mirren explained that in season 1, Maeve feared her husband was losing his edge. She identified Eddie as the true psychopath with the necessary abilities for the family's future, driven partly by jealousy over Conrad's relationship with Seraphina.

Looking ahead to season 2, Mirren anticipates more of Maeve's "meddling" and a "gothic fantasy" feel, akin to Jacobean plays with their themes of extreme emotions and actions. She also noted the introduction of new characters played by Toby Jones and Janet McTeer, who will introduce new challenges.

Mirren stated that Maeve and maternalism are "chalk and cheese," reaffirming her character's lack of traditional maternal instincts. She expressed her hope for a third season to further explore her character's relationships and the show's narrative.