Peaky Blinders star reveals bold new look – leaving fans convinced he WON’T return for new movie
ONE of the stars of the beloved Peaky Blinders TV series has unveiled a new look, which has led fans to be disappointed that he won’t be appearing in the Netflix film.
Actor Paul Anderson is best known for playing Arthur Shelby in the TV series Peaky Blinders.
Yet his new haircut is a far cry from the iconic shaved sides and long on top style he’s known for sporting as he alongside the Shelby brothers rule Birmingham.
Instead Anderson has shared his new look to his Instagram, as he shows off his new shaved look with bleach blonde hair.
The new look has led Peaky Blinders fans to worry that Anderson is not taking part in the Netflix film related to the series, as filming is currently ongoing.
The film, starring Oscar winner Cillian Murphy, is set to air in 2026 but fans are already eager for glimpses and sneak peeks from the filming.
However Anderson sparked concern earlier this year when he was pictured looking dishevelled and tired.
His rough appearance came just weeks after he pled guilty to cocaine possession in court, but the actor assured fans he was just ill with flu in the pictures.
In January, Anderson was fined £1,345 for possession of drugs after being found with a selection of substances including cocaine in a Hampstead pub on Boxing Day 2023.
In the summer the actor opened up to fans about his struggles in an honest social media post.
He wrote: “Just like you, search inside, find it for yourself, overcome the struggles, the tribulations, the pain that you are feeling.
“Because there is no story without struggle.”
He continued: “Take it from me, I have struggled, and I struggle today, the same way you do, and we deal with it.
“If I can help you deal with your struggles, then let’s do it together, let’s make this the first of many conversations, because you can’t do it on your own, you need help.
“And I will say this one more thing to you, you can help others, in turn, it will help you. It’s called service.
“So turnaround my friend, look for somebody else who also is suffering, and hard as you may find it, help them, because you’ll find it helps you more, believe it or not.
“Remember this, we are amazing. You are unbelievable.”
Peaky Blinders cast
Who was in the cast of the BAFTA and NTA winning series?
- Cillian Murphy – Thomas “Tommy” Shelby
- Sam Neill – Chief Inspector/Major Chester Campbell (series 1 and 2)
- Helen McCrory – Elizabeth Pollyanna “Polly” Gray (series 1–5)
- Paul Anderson – Arthur Shelby Jr
- Annabelle Wallis – Grace Shelby (series 1–3 and 5)
- Iddo Goldberg – Freddie Thorne (series 1)
- Sophie Rundle – Ada Thorne, née Shelby
- Joe Cole – John “Johnny” Shelby (series 1–4)
- Ned Dennehy – Charlie Strong
- Benjamin Zephaniah – Jeremiah ‘Jimmy’ Jesus
- David Dawson – Roberts (series 1)
- Charlie Creed-Miles – Billy Kimber (series 1)
- Tommy Flanagan – Arthur Shelby Sr. (series 1)
- Noah Taylor – Darby Sabini (series 2)
- Tom Hardy – Alfred “Alfie” Solomons (series 2–6)
- Charlotte Riley – May Fitz Carleton (series 2 and 4)
- Finn Cole – Michael Gray (series 2–6)
- Natasha O’Keeffe – Elizabeth “Lizzie” Shelby, née Stark (series 2–6)
- Aimee-Ffion Edwards – Esme Shelby-Lee
- Gaite Jansen – Princess Tatiana Petrovna (series 3)
- Alexander Siddig – Ruben Oliver (series 3)
- Packy Lee – Johnny Dogs
- Jan Bijvoet – Arch Duke Leon Romanov (series 3)
- Dina Korzun – Grand Duchess Izabella Petrovna (series 3)
- Paddy Considine – Father John Hughes (series 3)
- Kate Phillips – Linda Shelby (series 3–6)
- Charlie Murphy – Jessie Eden (series 4 and 5)
- Adrien Brody – Luca Changretta (series 4)
- Ian Peck – Curly
- Jack Rowan – Bonnie Gold (series 4 and 5)
- Aidan Gillen – Aberama Gold (series 4 and 5)
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Gina Gray (series 5 and 6)
- Kingsley Ben-Adir – Colonel Ben Younger (series 4 and five)
- Sam Claflin – Sir Oswald Mosley (series 5–6)
- Brian Gleeson – Jimmy McCavern (series 5)
- Kate Dickie – Mother Superior (series 5)
- Andrew Koji – Brilliant Chang (series 5)
- Cosmo Jarvis – Barney Thomason (series 5)
- Charlene McKenna – Laura McKee/ Captain Swing (series 5 and 6)
- Pauline Turner – Frances (series 4–6)
- Amber Anderson – Lady Diana Mitford (series 6)
- James Frecheville – Jack Nelson (series 6)
- Stephen Graham – Hayden Stagg (series 6)
- Conrad Khan – Erasmus “Duke” Shelby (series 6)
- Emmett J. Scanlan – Billy Grade (series 5 and 6)
Multiple actors as one role
- The role of Winston Churchill was played by Andy Nyman (series 1), Richard McCabe (recurring series 2), and Neil Maskell (series 5–6).
- Finn Shelby was played by Alfie Evans-Meese (series 1) and Harry Kirton (series 2–6)
- Isiah Jesus was played by Jordan Bolger (series 2–4) and Daryl McCormack (series 6)