Helen Mirren plays the role of Patricia Highsmith in the film A Talent for Murder, helmed by Anton Corbijn. Her performance has been described as viperous and spiky. Mirren has stated Highsmith the most difficult real person she has ever played, highlighting her rough character.
Mirren and Pierce Brosnan defended actor Tom Hardy over rumors of drama on the set of the television series MobLand. Mirren discussed the role at the Toronto film festival.