A majorPeaky Blinderscharacter will not appear in the upcoming cinematic installment, despite the season 6 cliffhanger. The movie, titledThe Immortal Man, is currently in production at Netflix and will seeCillian Murphy reprise his role as Tommy Shelby. It’s said to follow an untold story about the Peakys that happened during the Second World War.
Barry Keoghan and Rebecca Ferguson are joining thePeaky Blinderscast,alongside returning stars Stephen Graham, Sophie Rundle,Ned Dennehy, Ian Peck, and Packy Lee. While Tom Hardy has spoken about reprising his role as Alfie Solomon, there has been no official confirmation that he will appear in the film.
In a new interview withMetro UK,Sam Claflin, who portrayed the real-life politician and series villain Oswald Mosley, confirmed he will not be appearing inThe Immortal Man andaddressed fan theories about Mosley’s potential return in the future,saying: “I don’t know any details other than the casting […] I’m thoroughly excited.” Read his full comments below:
I don’t know that I should not say anything, and keep the speculation going… but no, sadly, I’ll share – I’m not in the film, though, I’m so excited as a fan of the series.
I don’t know any details other than the casting and some of the people in it. I’m thoroughly excited.
The hope is that he is still alive. Well, I mean, Oswald Mosley lived until 84. He is still alive in the world, whether or not he\s a part of the world.
I’ve heard rumours similar that [the film is] set in the future. I think Oswald Mosley kind of started losing light and his following during the war.
What Oswald Mosley’s Absence Means For The Peaky Blinders Movie
Mosley’s Exit May Reflect A Narrative Shift Toward A Post-War Story
Mosley’s absence suggests a shift away fromPeaky Blinders’usual antagonistic political storytelling and towards more personal arcs or fictional foes. SinceThe Immortal Mantakes place during World War II, andMosley lost influence historically during that time, it makes sense that he will not be featured in the film.
This allows the movie to explore themes beyond fascism, possibly shifting focus to internal Shelby conflictsor new criminal rivals emerging in the chaos of war. Since the film is said to be jumping forward in time, the threat may be more modern, or the consequences of Mosley’s era may be felt in different ways.
This also meansThe Immortal Manmight be moving away fromthe real-life Peaky Blinders lore, sinceshowrunner Steven Knight has previously stated he envisions an ending for Tommy where he is redeemed.This signals a more symbolic continuation rather than a strictly political one.
Our Take On Sam Claflin’s Absence From The Peaky Blinders Movie
It’s A Loss, But It Could Be What The Movie Needs
While Oswald Mosley’s omission is disappointing, it might allow for a stronger emotional payoff. Tommy Shelby’s journey has consistently balanced external threats with inner turmoil, andby removing Mosley’s looming presence, the film can delve deeper into Tommy’s psychological fallout following the series.
It will also allow more time to examine how war-torn Britain shapes the Peaky legacy. If executed well, Mosley’s absence could elevateThe Immortal Man: A Peaky Blinders Filmfrom a political revenge plot to a character-driven epilogue that does justice to the beloved series.
