Helen Mirren portrays Patricia Highsmith in the new film A Talent for Murder, helmed by Anton Corbijn. Critics have described her performance as viperous and spiky. Mirren has called Highsmith the most difficult real person she has ever played, highlighting her rough character.
Both Mirren and Brosnan defended actor Tom Hardy over rumors of drama on the set of the television series MobLand. She spoke about the role at TIFF.