Tom Hardy is releasing a rap album under his music persona Frankie Pulitzer while his acting future on the Paramount+ crime series is still being sorted out.
The 48-year-old actor has been a hot topic in entertainment news lately. Reports about his possible departure from the hit series MobLand have been circulating for weeks. Now, Hardy is making headlines for a completely different reason: he is set to drop a full rap album. This comes at a time when his role in the crime drama’s future is uncertain.
The Oscar-nominated actor is known for his intense roles in films like Venom, The Dark Knight Rises, and Mad Max: Fury Road. He is now stepping into the music world. He is collaborating with the underground hip-hop supergroup Czarface. This project will see him perform under his longtime rap alias, Frankie Pulitzer.
Music Project Details and Release Date
Hardy’s upcoming album is titled Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer. It features contributions from some major names in hip-hop. The guest list includes Busta Rhymes, Method Man, and El-P.
The record is scheduled for release on August 28, 2026. Fans can already listen to the first single from the project. The track is called “Brothers Grimm.”
Tracklist for Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer
The album will include fifteen tracks. Here is the confirmed list:
- Brothers Grimm
- All It Takes is One Bad Day
- That’s Law
- Raw Forever (feat. Busta Rhymes)
- Triple Helix
- Grim-Visaged War
- Dr. Yorgo in the Land of Acid 7.0
- Mad Technology (feat. Method Man)
- Gnawing At My Rhyme Like A Poisonous Rat
- Omega Beam
- Dragon Canon (feat. El-P)
- Scrub
- Paul Bufano Type Beat
- Frankie (feat. Kendra Morris)
- Intruder…Seems Curious
A Return to the Rap Game
Hardy is not a newcomer to music. His interest in rap goes back decades. In the 1990s, he performed under the name Tommy No. 1. An old mixtape from this era, Falling On Your Arse, was released in 2018.
He has also collaborated with Czarface before. He appeared on tracks from their Good Guys, Bad Guys EP in 2021. Some of that music was featured in the movie Venom: Let There Be Carnage. This new album marks his first full-length project.
The first single, “Brothers Grimm,” has received attention for its old-school sound. The lyrics showcase Hardy’s ability to keep up with the group’s skilled rapping style.
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Context of the ‘MobLand’ Casting Situation
Reports about Hardy’s possible exit from MobLand first surfaced in May 2026. Sources claimed there were issues on set during the production of Season 2. Some reports detailed disagreements with producers and showrunner Jez Butterworth.
It was suggested that the alleged behind-the-scenes drama could cost millions. This was because the show might require reshoots for the Season 2 finale. Hardy’s character is important to the story, and changes needed to be made to explain his absence.
However, later reports from other outlets stated that Hardy was not officially fired. Multiple sources told Variety that the team is working through the situation. They are trying to figure out the creative direction for a potential Season 3. A source told the publication:
“Tom was not fired, the door is not closed for Season 3 and things are being worked through creatively.”
The reports indicate that director Guy Ritchie, who has a long history with Hardy, is trying to mediate between the actor and the studio.
MobLand Season 2 has finished filming. The show’s future beyond that is still in the works. The series was a huge hit when it first aired. It broke records for Paramount+ and was among the top three launches in the platform’s history. It also stars Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren.
As the drama over the show continues, Hardy is moving forward with his music. He has announced a new project and is ready to show his skills as Frankie Pulitzer.
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