PEAKY Blinders star Paul Anderson faces an allegation about his conduct on set — raising questions about his role in the saga’s big-screen finale.
The Arthur Shelby actor was the subject of a complaint by a colleague, prompting an internal investigation by producers of the hit BBC series.
He strongly denies any misconduct and is confident any investigation will clear him.
A source said: “Paul has had an issue to deal with away from the set after a claim was made — which he completely denies.
“Of course, it is being looked into thoroughly.
“It’s still early days for the film and shooting of scenes hasn’t started yet, so it would be possible to rewrite and amend the script and storyline to explain his absence if it ever came to that.”
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Anderson, 44, has been one of the biggest figures in the hugely successful franchise, appearing in every episode alongside co-star Cillian Murphy, 46, who plays his on-screen brother, Tommy.
And it was expected he would play a major part in a forthcoming movie, planned by creator Steven Knight as a climax to the saga.
But production sources suggest the latest developments have cast a cloud over the final casting.
Award-winner Stephen Graham, 49, appeared in last year’s sixth and final series and is among those understood to be on board for the movie, alongside Cillian.
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And show creator Knight has also revealed he hoped to sign up Line of Duty star Vicky McClure, 39.
Describing the plotline, he said: “I know what’s going to happen in those stories and it’s about a sort of untold story that happened in the Second World War, which Peakys are going to be involved in.”
A spokesman for the production declined to comment on Anderson’s involvement but an insider added: “We wouldn’t discuss any individual but it’s too early at this stage to say who will be in the movie.”
The BBC series — which includes the catch phrase “by order of The Peaky Blinders” — ran for six seasons from September 2013.
It was based on a gang who operated in Birmingham in the late 19th century.
In the series, the infamous group, named after their practice of sewing razor blades into the peaks of their caps, is led by World War One veteran Tommy Shelby.
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