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 biting and abrasive. Mirren has said Highsmith the most difficult real person she has ever played, noting her abrasive nature.
Both Mirren and Brosnan defended Tom Hardy, the actor amid reports of conflict on the MobLand set. Mirren discussed the role at the Toronto International Film Festival.