Paul Anderson (Peaky Blinders) found guilty of drug possession
“He was still in character,” defended the lawyer of the interpreter of Arthur Shelby.
The interpreter of Arthur Shelby in Peaky Blinders, Paul Anderson, pleaded guilty to four counts of drug possession and was ordered by a London court to pay a fine of £1,345 ($1,500). The actor was arrested on December 26, the day after Christmas, after being found in possession of several drugs: crack cocaine, amphetamines, diazepam and pregabalin.
According to The Daily Mail, Paul Anderson was arrested after attending a pub near his home. The owner of the establishment would have noticed “crack fumes coming from disabled toiletsLaw enforcement then found Anderson with a young man and a 17-month-old baby, and took the actor to the police station, where the four illicit substances were discovered.
His lawyer said drug use is not typical for him. “You will recognize that the accused played an intense role in a TV seriesthe lawyer would have said in court, referring to the character of Arthur Shelby, in Peaky Blinders. He is often recognized and does his best to please fans of the show by slipping into character.”
The lawyer goes on to explain that his client “tried to play for these people. And because of the lifestyle he leads, fans often give him incentives.“The lawyer’s defense is based on these fans who would have influenced the actor to consume drugs, with the idea of being like the fiery, fiery character that he is used to embodying. .
In the hit BBC series, Arthur Shelby is the brother of Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy) businessman at the head of Birmingham’s feared and formidable family criminal gang. Arthur is Thomas’ right-hand man, he sacrifices his life and his marital future to ensure the prosperity of his clan, by establishing unparalleled violence on those who threaten the company.
Has the actor lent himself too much to the game? That’s what his lawyer is implying. He states that that evening, “he found himself in an unfortunate position and should have had the strength to say no.” Paul Anderson allegedly only spoke in court to present his pleadings and confirm his identity and address.
Peaky Blinders premiered in 2013 and ended in 2022 after six seasons. There has been talk of a feature film for the series, which is expected to begin production in mid-2024. It is not known whether the conviction of Paul Anderson will have an impact on the project.
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