- Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has addressed Paul Anderson's absence from the new film, The Immortal Man, where his character Arthur Shelby is revealed to have been killed off-screen by Tommy Shelby.
- Viewers have criticised this plot development as “confusing” and “disrespectful,” especially as Anderson does not appear in the flashback scenes depicting his character's death.
- Knight stated that the story dictated the plot, requiring Tommy to have committed an unforgivable act, and that there were no plans for Anderson to return.
- Anderson's role in the film was questioned after he pleaded guilty to crack cocaine possession in January 2024, alongside other drug charges.
- The actor later reassured fans about his health after concerns were raised by a photo, stating he had been ill with the flu and was back on set for another project.
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