Peaky Blinders’ Arthur Shelby star Paul Anderson looks totally different in real life

Though Part One is in the home stretch of its award season campaign, Warner Bros. and Legendary’s Dune Part Two is ramping up its pre-production efforts as sources tell Deadline Florence Pugh is in negotiations to join the cast. While not confirmed, sources say she will play Princess Irulan Corrino, the eldest daughter to Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV. She will join returning cast members that include Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya and Josh Brolin with director, producer and co-screenwriter Denis Villeneuve also returning.

The final series of Peaky Blinders kicked off on 27 February, and the first two episodes of the sixth season have been filled with drama and plot twists. So far, viewers have watched as tensions have unfolded among members of the Shelby family, as Cillian Murphy takes centre stage once again as Brummie gangster Thomas Shelby. While many actors have returned to reprise their roles in the hit BBC drama, there's also been some new faces introduced for the final series.

PEAKY Blinders fans have gone crazy after spotting one of its former stars Joe Cole in The Ipcress File. Joe is best known for his role as John Shelby in the Peaky Blinders - and viewers watching ITV's latest drama this evening were quick to notice the star. The 33-year-old played the younger brother of the infamous Tommy Shelby - portrayed by Cillian Murphy - in the Birmingham-based drama.

Cillian also mentioned his early family life and how his upbringing helped to bolster his acting career.He explained that there were always books and music in his home growing up, and he was always encouraged to pursue traditional music.He confirmed, however, that he didn’t come from an artistic family, but opportunities were always available.In a February interview with The Observer, Cillian spoke up about how he doesn’t go out very often and doesn’t like it when people bombard him with photographs.He said: "I'm always happy to chat."What I don't like is people surreptitiously taking photographs, which someone said is like the amateur Stasi."It's so f*****g weird.

Express.co.uk, Peaky Blinders actress Natasha O’Keeffe, 35, revealed some inspiring memories of filming with her late co-star, Helen McCrory, who played the Shelby family matriarch Aunt Polly, in a tribute to her.Natasha, who plays Lizzie Shelby in the hit show, spoke to Express.co.uk at the red carpet premiere of the sixth season of Peaky Blinders in Birmingham.The BBC star plays Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ Shelby, the second wife of Tommy Shelby (played by Cillian Murphy).The 35-year-old praised Helen, who died of breast cancer in April last year at the age of 52, for always being “very modest about her abilities” and added that Helen “never realised how much she was giving you.“As a younger actor, on set with her, I was learning so, so much.”Natasha added: “The ‘tea leaves’ scene in season four always comes to mind, because it just felt like these two ladies [who] know each other…“It’s about Lizzie being pregnant with Tommy’s child, so I think that’s one of the scenes that really spring to mind [between] Lizzie and Polly.”In the scene, Aunt Polly reads Lizzie’s tea leaves to predict her fortune and tells Lizzie she is pregnant.Aunt Polly’s prediction would prove to be true when Lizzie later gives birth to daughter, Ruby Shelby, later in the series.Natasha, who has recently spoken about her spiritual connection with the late Helen McCrory, added that the character of Polly Gray was a “wise woman”.In an interview with Radio Times, she explained: “Sometimes I would find myself talking to her.”“It wasn’t a conscious decision, more like an instinct.“I felt the need to connect with her in some way and so I’d ask for strength or encouragement between takes.”She added: “I also listened to Nina Simone in my trailer because I know Helen

cricket legend Shane Warne "wanted to be" one of the Peaky Blinders and begged for a role on the hit BBC show.Sports fans were left in shock on Friday, following news Warne had sadly passed away at the age of 52 following a suspected heart attack.Prior to his death, Warne had spoken of his love for the Peaky Blinders and the Shelby family, even wearing a flat cap when working as a commentator in 2021.During one television appearance during India's tour of Australia in January last year, Warne admitted he wanted to be a Peaky Blinder himself.Fans had speculated that Warne was eyeing up a cameo appearance on the show, after he was seen sporting a flat cap similar to those worn by the gangsters on the show.Warne confirmed his love for the show and that he wanted to join the programme when he appeared as an analyst for Fox Cricket during Australia and India's test series.“I wanna be one of the Shelby’s long lost… (in Cockney accent) Tommy Shelby, Arthur," he admitted.Would Shane Warne have made a good Peaky Blinder? Let us know in the comments section below.The legendary then looked down the camera and added: “I want to be inPeaky Blinders.

Peaky Blinders star Joe Cole has opened up about leaving the hit BBC show, which returned to screens last weekend (February 27).The actor played John Shelby in the show, brother of Tommy Shelby played by Cillian Murphy. He held the role for three seasons before leaving in 2017.Speaking to Radio Times about leaving the show, Cole said he had no regrets.“In society we’re told to play by the rules and live your life in a certain way,” he began.

Former Peaky Blinders actor Joe Cole has opened up about his late co-star, Helen McCrory, describing her as a “rare gem.” The 33 year old star, who played John Shelby until series four of the show, appeared on This Morning alongside hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield to discuss his new spy thriller series, The Ipcress File. As he reflected on the impressive cast list for the ITV show, which includes Tom Hollander and Lucy Boynton, he admitted he had always had the pleasure of working with “phenomenal actors and actresses” - especially Cillian Murphy and Helen McCrory on the BBC crime drama, Peaky Blinders.

Peaky Blinders star Annabelle Wallis has reportedly split from boyfriend Chris Pine, according to reports.The couple were first linked in 2018, but have reportedly called time on their relationship “months” ago after keeping their relationship largely secret. A source has claimed that the pair "have broken up and haven't been together for a few months,” according to Entertainment Tonight.

PEAKY Blinders star Annabelle Wallis has split from her A-list boyfriend Chris Pine, according to reports. The couple, who were first linked back in 2018, secretly called time on their romance “months” ago after managing to keep their relationship largely out of the spotlight.

Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret embarked on a passionate love affair that would change both of their lives. The two actors met just before they started filming Viva Las Vegas, and sparks flew between them to the point where they spent almost every day with one another during shooting. The couple spent just over a year together secretly while Elvis was still with Priscilla Presley.

PEAKY Blinders' Arthur Shelby actor Paul Anderson is a far cry from his moustache-clad hardman role in real life. Tommy Shelby's (Cillian Murphy) older brother Arthur has been a mainstay in the gritty BBC series and has again returned for the final instalment.

Peaky Blinders is back, with the sixth and final season of the series hitting your TV screens on Sunday 27 February. And with news that the menacing Thomas Shelby and his gang will be prowling the cobbled streets of Birmingham once more, there’s been a sharp rise in all things related to the series’ distinctive style.

The highly-anticipated Season 6 premiere of period gangster epic Peaky Blinders was watched by 3.8 million viewers in the UK on Sunday, according to overnight figures. That makes it the biggest launch for the Shelby clan ever, coming in above the Season 5 debut’s 3.7 million overnight average. It also ties the series record previously set by the Season 5 finale in September 2019. The market share was 21.8% on Sunday with a peak of 4.1 million viewers. The episode faced strong competition from the season finale of ITV drama Trigger Point which ended up winning the 9pm slot.

It is a moment fans have been waiting for - the return of Peaky Blinders.

CILLIAN Murphy once went full frontal nude in a movie and has insisted he's "completely comfortable" stripping off on camera. The 45-year-old returns tonight as Tommy Shelby in the final season of Peaky Blinders - but his career in front of the camera started long before the hit series debuted in 2013.

Peaky Blinders star was remembered by her husband Damian Lewis in a special poetry reading at the National Theatre.Just last month, Damian paid tribute to his beloved wife in a poignant speech.The event, which took place in January, marked the first time Damian spoke publicly about her death.Alongside his family and friends, he took to the stage on January 27 to dedicate a poetry evening to Helen.The event was based around Allie Esiri's book A Poet For Every Day of the Year.Speaking about his late wife, he said: “This evening is dedicated to her and it's perfect, because Helen loved the National Theatre."One person whose thunder would absolutely not be stolen, was Helen McCrory."As well as this, Damian read a verse from Irish poet Derek Mahon's Everything is Going to Be All Right to end the evening.Author Allie also shared some insight into Damian’s words.She told The Times in January: "We dedicated the evening to Helen, and Damian said a few words.“But we just wanted to get on and do the show."It's what she would have told us to do, ‘OK, enough already, get on with the show!’"She loved poetry and I think she would have been pleased to be kind of here with us.

Peaky Blinders star and his wife, artist Yvonne McGuinness, wanted to raise their children, Malachy, 16, and Aran, 14, in the actor’s homeland.However, being closer to his family was not the only factor that helped the couple make the decision.Cillian and Yvonne also sought to move away from “pressure of living in a massive city,” according to the Dunkirk star.About his current lifestyle, Cillian added to Esquire: “It’s quiet. I like it, where I am now in life.“Wouldn’t have been that exciting in my twenties.”About living near the sea, Cillian explained: “We’re quite close, and it does make you feel instantly decompressed in some way.“I think it’s good for the old Happiness Index.”But despite his move to a quieter place, Cillian is often unable to escape the attention that comes attached to his popularity.He confessed he finds people who take photographs and videos of him without asking "so f*****g weird".In a recent interview with The Observer, Cillian explained he "doesn't go out much" and is relieved when people are "underwhelmed" when meeting him.The Inception actor continued: "I'm always happy to chat."What I don't like is people surreptitiously taking photographs, which someone said is like the amateur Stasi."It's so f*****g weird.

Peaky Blinders is back, with the sixth and final season of the series hitting your TV screens on Sunday 27 February. And with news that the menacing Thomas Shelby and his gang will be prowling the cobbled streets of Birmingham once more, there’s been a sharp rise in all things related to the series’ distinctive style.

Hollywood actor Cillian Murphy returns to screens this weekend in the trademark grey flat cap as he embodies perhaps his most famous role - Peaky Blinders' Tommy Shelby.

The wait is nearly over for fans of Steven Knight’s epic Birmingham gangster drama Peaky Blinders.  Sunday 27 February sees the return of the legendary Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy, and his mob for the sixth and final series of the smash hit saga. But what can we expect from Tommy and his friends – and enemies – when we catch up with them? Fans are also keen to know about the new arrivals joining the series for its finale, including acclaimed star of Time and Line of Duty, Stephen Graham. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox withOK!'s daily newsletter .