Charlotte Riley celebrated the launch of her new summer blockbuster on Wednesday evening – without the support of husband Tom Hardy.
The actress was in attendance as director Travis Knight’s fantasy adventure Masters Of The Universe – the latest addition to Mattel’s popular media franchise – celebrated its UK premiere at London’s Cineworld Leicester Square.
But she was without husband Tom, so often by her side at glamorous red carpet events, as she arrived with her co-stars Camila Mendes and Nicholas Galitzine.
Regardless, the British actress, 44, caught the eye in a stylish collarless blazer and skirt while posing for photographs as she made her way into the central London venue.
Charlotte, who takes a prominent role as Queen Marlena Glenn in the new film, was toasting her latest venture following Tom’s dismissal from the set of hit Amazon crime drama MobLand.
The actor, 48, who plays the role of fixer Harry Da Souza alongside Pierce Brosnan and Dame Helen, will not be returning for the upcoming third season following a number of clashes with producers.
Charlotte Riley celebrated the launch of her new summer blockbuster on Wednesday evening – without the support of husband Tom Hardy
Prior to news of his dismissal, The Daily Mail’s Katie Hind revealed Helen, 80, who plays Maeve Harrigan in the Paramount+ crime drama series, was less than pleased with Tom’s attitude on-set, claiming he ‘swaggers around like a king’.
Amid news of his dismissal, a source close to the MobLand project claimed Tom was late and had pushed to change lines during filming. He also apparently offered notes on the script without being asked.
One source claimed that he was frustrated that the series was becoming more about his co-stars Helen and Pierce while tensions with producer Jez Butterworth apparently led to threats from Jez to quit himself.
Helen’s frustrations echo those of Charlize Theron, with whom he had an almighty fall-out while shooting Mad Max: Fury Road in 2015, during which his lateness and attitude led to a screaming match and Charlize refusing to be alone with the star.
Tom’s dismissal from MobLand was first reported in The Puck newsletter, with claims reading: ‘I’m told Paramount recently opted not to pick up Hardy for season three.’
The report blamed ‘clashes with producers Jez Butterworth and David Glasser, among others, during the recent production of season two’.
The Puck newsletter, written by former editorial director of The Hollywood Reporter Matthew Belloni, claims producers could not continue to deal with Tom’s alleged behaviour.
Daily Mail has contacted Tom’s representative for comment.
The report about the MobLand set comes in the wake of comments about Helen’s rage at the star’s behaviour – even coming down to him being found playing games on his phone while expected elsewhere.
The actress was in attendance as director Travis Knight’s fantasy adventure Masters Of The Universe celebrated its UK premiere at London’s Cineworld Leicester Square
But she was without husband Tom, so often by her side at glamorous red carpet events (pictured together in 2018)
Regardless, the British actress caught the eye in a stylish collarless blazer and skirt while posing for photographs as she made her way into the central London venue
Charlotte, who takes a prominent role as Queen Marlena Glenn in the new film, was toasting her latest venture following Tom’s dismissal from the set of hit Amazon crime drama MobLand
Sources told The Mail on Sunday that she was getting increasingly frustrated’ at Tom’s attitude on set, leading to her struggling with working closely with him after they came together to make the second series in November.
An insider said: ‘Tom’s character is charming. He’s the calm one but it is quite the opposite when the cameras stop. Dame Helen is a joy, she is a total pro and she has worked with so many people over the years.
‘But she is getting increasingly frustrated with Tom and his attitude. He can be late to filming too and that is annoying for Dame Helen, who is extremely professional and disciplined. His tone is something Dame Helen doesn’t like, along with his lateness.
‘She expects better. She holds people to a high standard. She’s 80. She’s been there and seen it all.
‘The behind-the-scenes crew watch it all and believe that she no longer looks as happy working on scenes with him. It has all become quite personal between them.
‘It feels like Tom is winding her up. There is much chatter that he swaggers around like he’s the king. He is very, very arrogant. It’s a fantastic show and everyone loves working on it. It’s such a shame there is this undertone.’
