Helen Mirren stars as Patricia Highsmith in the new film A Talent for Murder, directed by Anton Corbijn. Critics have described her performance as biting and abrasive. Mirren has said Highsmith the toughest real-life individual she has ever played, noting her abrasive nature.
Both Mirren and Brosnan defended the actor Tom Hardy over rumors of drama on the set of the television series MobLand. She spoke about the role at the Toronto International Film Festival.