Actor Emmett J. Scanlan has described the upcoming second season of the Paramount+ crime drama MobLand, starring Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren, as wildly intense, offering fans an even more gripping experience than season one. Scanlan made the remarks during a red carpet event in London on Tuesday evening, where he also promoted the Netflix series How to Get to Heaven From Belfast. The new season promises to deepen the turbulent conflict between the rival crime families in London, raising expectations among viewers eager for the return of Pierce Brosnan’s MobLand season two.
Insights from the London Premiere and Actor Emmett J. Scanlan’s Remarks
At the BFI Southbank premiere of How to Get to Heaven From Belfast, Scanlan, donned in a khaki wool coat and brown suit trousers, engaged with the press alongside fellow cast members including Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Roisin Gallagher. Speaking exclusively about MobLand’s forthcoming season, Scanlan praised the writing and the intensity of the scripts penned by Jez Butterworth.
He said,
“If you liked season one, penned incredibly by Jez Butterworth, then season two is season one on steroids! It is insane, it’s bananas. I loved season one, I loved reading it and getting lost in that world. I think season two is even better. The scripts are fantastic.”
Emmett J. Scanlan, Actor
Scanlan expressed admiration for working alongside Brosnan, describing the Hollywood star as a personal hero and a positive influence on set. He commented,
“I get to go toe-to-toe with Pierce Brosnan for a number of scenes and he is an absolute delight. They say never meet your heroes but I mean that’s [expletive] because this guy is so warm, so welcoming, and so nurturing and such an artist.”
Emmett J. Scanlan, Actor
Adding to the sentiment, he stated,
“To work with heroes and to get to be on set with people who are better than me inevitably, it makes every day a school day. I just get to learn from them. It’s amazing!”
Emmett J. Scanlan, Actor
Behind the Scenes of the Upcoming MobLand Season
MobLand season two will continue to explore the violent turf war between the Harrigan and Stevenson crime families in London. Scanlan, who plays Paul O’Donnell, security head for Pierce Brosnan’s character Conrad Harrigan, described filming as a valuable experience surrounded by top-tier talent.
He shared,
“It’s a remarkable feeding ground to learn every single time, and you’re surrounded by people you grew up watching. There’s Helen and Pierce and [Tom] Hardy – I mean, it’s impossible to go on set and not leave becoming a better person and fingers crossed a better actor. You watch these guys at the top of their game doing their thing and I’m just fanning out with them.”
Emmett J. Scanlan, Actor
Although the release date for season two remains unconfirmed, fans anticipate the return of most of the main cast, including Scanlan and Brosnan. The series continues to combine intense drama with complex character dynamics in the gritty underworld of organized crime.
Emmett J. Scanlan’s Role in ‘How to Get to Heaven From Belfast’
Alongside his role in MobLand, Scanlan is also starring in the new Netflix mystery series How to Get to Heaven From Belfast, created by Lisa McGee, known for Derry Girls. The show follows three childhood friends from Belfast reuniting after the death of a former friend, Greta, with the storyline slowly revealing darker secrets behind the reunion.
Scanlan plays Owen, Greta’s husband, in a cast that highlights Irish talent and balances tense mystery with sharp comedic moments. The series debuts on Netflix on 12 February, filling a gap left by the end of Derry Girls in 2022.
Significance of MobLand’s Second Season in Contemporary Crime Drama
Pierce Brosnan MobLand season two arrives amid high expectations after the critically praised first season. With heavyweights like Brosnan, Helen Mirren, and Tom Hardy in the cast, the series sets a new bar in television crime dramas by merging intense storytelling with rich character development. Emmett J. Scanlan’s enthusiastic remarks point to a production that not only builds on its predecessor but seeks to push boundaries in scope and emotional depth.
The return of key characters and the escalating turf war between crime families promise a storyline that will keep viewers engaged, cementing MobLand’s position as a must-watch series. For fans of high-stakes drama and dynamic performances, the new season is shaping up to be an unforgettable installment.
