The premiere of Paramount Plus’s new series MobLandmade headlines — not just for its gritty plot, but for the striking appearance of Pierce Brosnan and his wife, Keely Shaye Smith, who turned heads with a rare joint red carpet moment. Dressed elegantly in a black lace gown, Keely walked beside Brosnan, who looked dashing in a deep blue suit. A video of their arrival quickly went viral online, sparking a flurry of reactions. While some viewers noted Keely’s noticeable weight loss and distinctive walk, many praised her elegance and the couple’s enduring affection, pointing out how deeply Pierce’s love runs — far beyond the surface.
Although the red carpet buzz was significant, attention soon shifted to the show itself. MobLand, set in London’s criminal underworld, features Brosnan as a shadowy fixer embroiled in a ruthless power struggle. With co-stars Helen Mirren and Tom Hardy, the series promised gripping drama. However, online discussions became fixated not on the plot, but on Brosnan’s Irish accent — which some viewers found jarring. Critics humorously dubbed it the “worst Irish accent by an Irishman,” stealing focus from the show’s content and performances.
Born in Ireland, Brosnan moved to London as a child and later settled in California. He has openly shared the challenges of maintaining his original accent after so many years abroad. For MobLand, he enlisted a dialect coach and drew inspiration from an Irish political figure to craft his character’s voice. Still, the backlash reflects the delicate task actors face when reconnecting with long-dormant linguistic roots — especially under a public microscope.
