Sam Claflin, known for his role as the formidable Oswald Mosley in the hit series Peaky Blinders, has finally addressed the swirling rumours regarding his involvement in the upcoming Peaky Blinders film, The Immortal Man. Fans have been eagerly awaiting news about the film, a continuation of the popular BBC period drama set in Birmingham.
While Cillian Murphy is confirmed to reprise his iconic role as Tommy Shelby, alongside other familiar faces like Sophie Rundle, Stephen Graham, and Ned Dennehy, the question of Claflin's return as the controversial Mosley has been a subject of much speculation.
Mosley's Absence Confirmed
Claflin has now put those rumours to rest. Despite acknowledging the temptation to "keep the speculation going," he clarified, "No, sadly, I'll share – I'm not in the film, though, I'm so excited as a fan of the series." He added that while he doesn't know specific details beyond the confirmed casting, he remains "thoroughly excited" to see the film.
Claflin joined Peaky Blinders in season five, portraying Oswald Mosley, the real-life politician who founded the British Union of Fascists in the 1930s. The season six finale saw Mosley marrying Diana Mitford (played by Amber Anderson) in Germany, leaving his storyline open-ended. In reality, Mosley and Mitford married in 1936, and Mosley lived until the age of 84, passing away in 1980.
Future Appearances?
Addressing the potential of portraying Mosley again in the future, Claflin noted the character's lifespan. "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." He also acknowledged rumours about the film's setting, stating, "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."
A New Role: The Count of Monte Cristo
While Claflin won't be returning to the world of Peaky Blinders in the immediate future, he is currently starring in a new period drama, The Count of Monte Cristo. This adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel sees him take on the role of Edmond Dantès, a man wrongly imprisoned who seeks revenge upon his release.
"It's known as a classic for a reason," Claflin commented, highlighting the story's enduring appeal. "Back then, people didn't have televisions or radio sets. The fact that it has this cliffhanger element to it to keep people wanting to stick with the story definitely adds to its flavour." He also praised the richness and complexity of the characters, describing the story as "an incredibly authentic insight into what life was like back then in France, the politics, as much as seeing how the nobility lived."
Claflin described playing Edmond Dantès as a "dream role" due to the character's many layers. "It was a challenge, but one that I was very excited to get my teeth stuck into," he added. The Count of Monte Cristo is available from August 2nd.
Daisy Jones & The Six: A Reunion on the Horizon?
Beyond period dramas, Claflin also reflected on his role as Billy Dunne in the Amazon Prime series Daisy Jones & The Six, an adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid's popular novel. Since the release of the single season, fans have been clamouring for a second season or a reunion tour.
"What I will say is I would love to," Claflin confirmed. "It goes without saying that has been my favourite job that I've done, and my favourite people that I've worked with." He described the experience of working with the cast and crew in Los Angeles and New Orleans as "special."
He elaborated on the challenges of coordinating a reunion, explaining, "With regards to season two, and with regards to a tour, there were initial conversations about doing a tour. The band itself is six actors, and we all have different schedules. We all live in different parts of the world, trying to align, that was proving difficult."
Claflin also mentioned the near-opportunity to perform at the MTV Movie Awards, which was ultimately cancelled due to the writers' strike. "Then, of course, the actors' strike started, and then by that point, too much time had passed. All of a sudden, [it was] two years on from the show coming out."
Despite the obstacles, Claflin remains optimistic. He revealed that he recently met with co-star Riley Keough and author Taylor Jenkins Reid to discuss potential ways to revive the show. "It's not up to us, it's not up to me, it's not up to the fans," he stressed. "I feel like if there was a petition made, maybe there's a way in which it could get going. The desire is there. Everyone would want it to be perfect. We don't want to rush anything if there was to ever be anything. But all I know is the desire is there across the board."
He even suggested a potential five-year anniversary reunion, stating, "Maybe a five-year anniversary, [we could] get together and do a tour." However, he acknowledged the logistical challenges, noting, "Suki's now making her own music. Will Harrison was in the Bob Dylan biopic. Everyone's so busy, and everyone's had a baby. Suki had a baby, Riley's had a baby. It's gonna be difficult to get all together." Despite the difficulties, Claflin remains hopeful that a reunion can be arranged.
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