Paul Anderson opens up about Peaky Blinders movie and 'the end' of Arthur Four years after the final season of Peaky Blinders concluded, the long-awaited film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man has finally arrived. Paul Anderson, who portrayed Arthur Shelby throughout the show’s six seasons, shared his thoughts on the project in an exclusive interview with LADbible. While he praised the film as “amazing,” he admitted to feeling “apprehensive” about the transition from television to cinema. Set in 1940, the film follows Tommy Shelby’s return to Birmingham, where he faces a reckoning that threatens both his family and the country. The synopsis describes a conflict between Tommy’s legacy and his desire to destroy it. Anderson, who has played Arthur for years, expressed mixed feelings about the film’s direction. “We made a good show, we ain’t made enough seasons,” he said, suggesting that additional seasons might have been preferable to a movie. Despite his reservations, Anderson acknowledged the film’s success, calling it a “powerful thing” that defies typical TV storytelling. He revealed that Arthur’s character is not physically present in the film, though his influence lingers in Tommy’s guilt. “What happens to Arthur is something you don’t see on TV,” Anderson said, noting that the film’s ending was both “great” and “sad.” Fans were surprised to learn that Arthur’s fate is not what they expected. While many assumed the character would meet a traditional end, Anderson hinted that the film’s treatment of Arthur was intentional. “Everyone thought, well, everyone knows Arthur’s gonna die,” he said, adding that his character’s “nasty” traits made the outcome fitting. The film’s release marks the end of the Peaky Blinders novel, but a new series is planned to continue the story years later.#peaky_blinders #netflix #paul_anderson #tommy_shelby #ladbible
