A crime thriller starring Hollywood legends could be ‘facing the axe’ after the lead star’s ‘unwatchable’ accent sparked fan backlash.

Gangster drama MobLand, directed by Guy Ritchie, premiered on Paramount+ in March and features an A-list cast including Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren. 

MobLand delves into the story of two crime families engulfed in ‘a battle that threatens to topple empires and ruin lives,’ according to the synopsis.

However, the series may not see another instalment according to The Sun after receiving mixed reviews from fans over Pierce’s attempt at an Irish accent. 

An insider told the publication: ‘Viewers have been mocking his Irish accent — which is ironic given he was born in Ireland and lived there till he was four years old.

‘But he’s always had a cut-glᴀss English delivery. Clearly making the shift back to an Irish accent was not as smooth as expected.’ 

Crime thriller  MobLand starring Hollywood legends including Pierce Brosnan (pictured) could be ‘facing the axe’ after the lead star’s ‘unwatchable’ accent sparked fan backlash

Gangster drama MobLand, directed by Guy Ritchie , premiered on Paramount+ in March and features an A-list cast including Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan (centre) and Helen Mirren (left) 

However, the series may not see another instalment according to The Sun after receiving mixed reviews from fans over Pierce’s attempt at an Irish accent

Despite his best efforts at a realistic portrayal, some viewers still expressed issues with Pierce’s accent and posted on X: ‘Started watching #Mobland yesterday, it’s brilliant, but why they made Pierce Brosnan (an Irishman) put on this thick Irish accent is beyond me, makes him almost laughable.’;

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‘For someone who’s #Irish. #piercebrosnan accent in @MobLand_PPlus is atrocious.’; 

‘Mobland is very good except for Pierce Brosnan’s awful sounding Irish accent (and he’s Irish!!). Helen Mirren sounds more Irish than he. Anyway, it’s gutsy.’;

‘Pierce Brosnan’s accent almost makes MobLand unwatchable. Surely they made him do that? And why? The bloke is Irish for f*** sake!’

However, some defended Pierce and the series and commented: ‘An authentic Irish accent isn’t what it used to be but then again Ireland isn’t what it used to be.

‘Pierce Brosnan is superb in Mobland. I’ve no problems with his accent or acting. Doubt over a second season has nothing to do with his performance.’

MailOnline has approached Paramount+ for comment. 

So far, the series has received a respectable 76% score on Rotten Tomatoes and many viewers have shared positive verdicts.

One fan posted on X: ‘Just watched Episode 1 of #Mobland. I love everything Guy Ritchie, having Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan & Helen Mirren in the mix is such a deal sweetener. 

Despite his best efforts at a realistic portrayal, some viewers still expressed issues with Pierce’s accent and posted on X

Another said: ‘The show has so much potential, like I’m already sold with just one episode. Yes, yes, yes!’

While someone else penned: ‘Tom Hardy, Paddy Considine, Helen Mirren and loads more. Looks a good series.’

A fourth wrote: ‘Tom Hardy in a mob series, sign me up!’

MobLand is available to stream now on Paramount+