MobLand follows the lives of the all-powerful Harrigan family, who dominate the criminal underworld in modern-day London, and their fixer, Harry Da Souza.
Da Souza is charged with cleaning up the mess made by the youngest Harrigan Eddie after a nightclub stabbing.
But the son of the Harrigans’ arch nemesis Richie Stevenson, who was with Eddie at the time, has disappeared.
Directors: Guy Ritchie, Anthony Byrne, Danny Syrkin & Laurence Gough
Production Designer: Andrew Purcell
Studio: Paramount+
Starring: Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan & Helen Mirren
Locations: London & UK
Location Brief: British Crime Drama
Our Creative Collaboration on MobLand
Working on MobLand brought its own unique creative energy. I had the pleasure of collaborating with production designer Andrew Purcell, whose vision shaped the aesthetic backbone of the show—an immersive fusion of gritty realism and stylised crime-drama flair.
On set, I worked alongside a stellar roster of directors, each bringing their own distinctive voice:
- Guy Ritchie, whose kinetic visual style and sharp editorial rhythm set the tone for key episodes;
- Anthony Byrne and Danny Syrkin, known for their gripping character-focused drama; and
- Laurence Gough, who helped weave together the atmospheric tension intrinsic to the series
MobLand has been a standout success for Paramount+, breaking records with 8.8 million global viewers in its first week—the platform’s biggest launch to date. The blend of powerful storytelling, location-rich visuals, and strong performances (led by Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, and Helen Mirren) created a cinematic experience with real depth.
Together with Andrew and the directing team, I helped identify and adapt real-world locations—from industrial docks and derelict East London streets to estates in the Cotswolds—crafting environments that felt lived-in, tense, and authentic. That grounding in atmosphere was key to delivering MobLand’s signature blend of contemporary crime grit and emotional resonance.
Here are some of my original location scout photo’s for the show:
Official Trailer:
