Peaky Blinders star has addressed fans’ concerns following his “dishevelled” appearance one month after being caught with Class A drugs.
Paul Anderson caused huge worry amongst fans after he was spotted during the week looking unrecognisable.
The sighting came after Paul pleaded guilty to crack cocaine and amphetamine possession on St. Stephen’s Day in London.
Disheveled ‘Peaky Blinders’ star Paul Anderson looks unrecognizable in new photos https://t.co/puioOYUq43 pic.twitter.com/bmQvTcrNHi
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The 48-year-old was with a friend and a baby when he was caught with the drugs.
During his appearance in court in January, Paul admitted to possession of one class A drug, one class B amphetamine and two class C prescription substances.
The makers of Peaky Blinders are currently developing a feature-length film of the show, however, a source has revealed that Paul’s conviction could have a “significant impact” on this.
A source at the time said: “This conviction will create huge problems as it will be so hard to have a Peaky Blinders film without such a pivotal character, while it will be tough having him reprise the role as if nothing has happened.”
Responding to the concern over his welfare, the actor reassured fans that he was just “flattened by the flu.”
Sharing a picture of himself on the set of an unknown project in London’s Soho, the actor wrote: “Back to business and back on set today.”
He added: “Thank you for all your love and concern to everyone. I was and have been absolutely flattened by the flu. #nofilter.”
Paul later shared picture to his grid of him throwing up the peace signs and penned: “Feeling blessed and back to business!”
“Just wrapped my final commitments of an opus I’m truly grateful to have been able to showcase a character that I have the utmost faith will send shockwaves when this series drops!”
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“I also want to take time to thank each and every one of you all over the world for all the messages of love and support, I see you and appreciate it humbly and sincerely.”
“Always remember nobody cares about the truth when the lie is way more entertaining than the truth. I am back don’t you worry about that. Boycey #NOFILTER”
