Helen Mirren stars as Patricia Highsmith in the film A Talent for Murder, helmed by Anton Corbijn. Critics have described her performance as sharp and edgy. Mirren has stated Highsmith the hardest real person she has ever taken on, noting her abrasive nature.
Mirren and Pierce Brosnan defended Tom Hardy, the actor over rumors of drama during the filming of MobLand. She spoke about the role at TIFF.