Some faces never leave the audience's hearts even when they disappear from the spotlight, and for Peaky Blinders fans, Paul Anderson is one such name.The actor brought Tommy Shelby's (Cillian Murphy) volatile yet deeply memorable elder brother, Arthur Shelby, to life in Steven Knight's crime drama series. According to The Daily Mail, Paul Anderson was recently spotted running errands in London on his e-bike. Anderson's latest reappearance prompted an emotional response from fans, especially after his disappointing absence in The Immortal Man.Reportedly, Anderson pleaded guilty to four counts of dr*g possession in January 2024, after the police uncovered crack c*caine and amphetamines in the actor's possession after being reported by a pub manager. Following reports of Paul Anderson's addiction and legal troubles, fans poured in their love on his latest appearance.A Reddit user wrote:"Peaky Blinders is not the same without Arthur. Paul Anderson in a low moment doesn’t change his contributions and he deserves all the love and respect in the world."Peaky Blinders star Paul Anderson's reappearance sparks fan lovePaul Anderson's reappearance has sparked an emotional response from loyal Peaky Blinders fans. A Reddit user commented:"Very sad, addiction is awful. Hopefully he finds peace in recovery. He's a very talented actor but it is probably the wrong profession for someone who'll need routine to provide stability."Another Reddit user expressed hope for Paul Anderson:"Arthur was the best character in the show. Please get help Paul. We are cheering for you."Peaky Blinders was a breakout hit for Paul Anderson's career. But the January 2024 incident forced the actor into a private life. With his recent reappearance, fans hope to see Anderson in more projects. Another Reddit user added:"...apparently he’s trying to come back so let’s hope he finds the strength to leave all behind and start again."Arthur Shelby was killed off-screen in The Immortal Man View this post on Instagram Instagram PostPeaky Blinders fans were disappointed to learn that Paul Anderson will not reprise his character in The Immortal Man. Amid the changing enemies of the Shelby family, Tommy and Arthur's complicated equation and Arthur's struggle with PTSD remained at the heart of the series. While fans were excited to see how the Netflix film would explore Arthur's fate, he was killed off-screen in a 1938 flashback where Tommy Shelby strangled him.Speaking with SlashFilm in March 2026, Knight credited Paul Anderson's character's absence in the Peaky Blinders movie to narrative choice. Knight maintained that Tommy needed to be extremely guilt-ridden to retire from the world, which led to Arthur's murder at his hands:"Now, for Tommy to have done what he did, for him to have killed his own brother, is huge. It's the thing that has made him the person he is when we first join the film. So, it's a question of giving him something that big that he then has to redeem himself through doing the good thing at the end."According to Knight, Arthur's murder set a chain of events in The Immortal Man, which led to Tommy's guilt, redemption, and eventually his demise.Still, fans speculated that Paul Anderson's absence is tied to legal issues and the actor's personal troubles with addiction.After Peaky Blinders and reports of his legal trouble, Paul Anderson appeared in Prime Video's historical drama series The Gray House, which premiered in February 2026. The series also stars Mary-Louise Parker, Daisy Head, Amethyst Davis, Ian Duff, Hannah James and Robert Knepper.Anderson will appear in Simon West-directed and Nicolas Cage-starring upcoming historical spy action-adventure film Fortitude. The Peaky Blinders actor will play Bernard Montgomery, a senior British Army officer who served in the First World War.For the latest scoops on your favorite TV shows and movies, follow SoapCentral.