Helen Mirren plays the role of Patricia Highsmith in the new film A Talent for Murder, directed by Anton Corbijn. Critics have described her performance as sharp and edgy. Mirren has stated Highsmith the hardest real person she has ever played, noting her abrasive nature.
Mirren and Pierce Brosnan defended Tom Hardy, the actor over rumors of drama on the MobLand set. Mirren talked about the part at TIFF.