Summary
Tom Hardy’s performance as Alfie Solomon was one ofPeaky Blinders’many highlights, and while the actor needs to reprise his role, this doesn’t have to happen in the upcoming movie. AfterNetflix confirmed Steven Knight’sPeaky Blindersmovieis happening, speculation about the story and cast has been rampant as it is unclear exactly what story the franchise is telling next. The lack of information on the plot makes the project more exciting, and while somecharacters should return for thePeaky Blindersmovie, Alfie Solomons doesn’t have to be one of them.
Although Alfie stole the show whenever he was on-screen and became a fan favorite, his role in the movie would likely be limited. Seeing him make his return toPeaky Blinderson the big screen would still be a welcome surprise that audiences would inevitably enjoy, but his involvement in another project is far more important.Tom Hardy responded to rumors of hisPeaky Blindersreturn, confirming he would be down to reprise his role, butdespite the actor’s enthusiasm about appearing in the franchise’s cinematic debut, Alfie has a far more logical role in an upcoming spinoff.
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Peaky Blinders' Boston Spinoff Presents The Perfect Opportunity To Bring Back Alfie Solomons
As enjoyable as it would be having Hardy appear in thePeaky Blindersmovie, his involvement in the Boston spinoff is far more crucial. ThePeaky BlindersBoston spinoff was confirmedalongside a Polly prequel, indicating that the franchise has plenty more ideas even after the phenomenal finale. Like the movie,there are very few details about the cast and story of the Boston show, but it will likely focus on the power shift in the city after the events ofPeaky Blinders, and given Alfie’s history with the city, this makes it the perfect project to bring him back.
Alfie Solomons returning in the Boston spinoffwould make plenty of sense given his uncle is based on a real-life Boston gangster.Peaky Blindershas often portrayed many real-life figures, as Winston Churchill and Oswald Mosley both appear in the show, with Adolf Hitler even being mentioned. Many of the show’s gangsters are also based on real people, and with the Boston spinoff likely exploring a fictionalized version of Charles Solomons' racketeering in the city,having Tom Hardy’s Alfie play a big role in the show would feel far more fitting than a simple cameo in the movie.
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Alfie’s Control In Boston Means He Could Be A Major Player In The Upcoming Spinoff
With Alfie Solomons’Peaky Blindersending being left fairly open-ended, he could have a role in both the movie and the spinoff. Alfie appeared inPeaky Blinders' final episode where he helped Tommy execute his final plan and seemingly agreed to the protagonist’s deal. As a result, the Solomons presumably have control over half of Boston, which could play into Alfie’s spinoff role. While the show may not focus strictly on the Solomons, it seems likely they will show up, and having Hardy appear as Alfie to help establish their criminal trade in the city would be perfect.
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One of the two expected Peaky Blinders spinoff series will be set in Boston, Massachusetts, which has a well-documented history of mob activity.
Although his uncle has far more power and authority than him, Alfie would still be a helping hand given his vast experience as a gangster. As for the movie, it seems much more difficult for Alfie to fit in, but he does have a habit of showing up when least expected. He was presumed dead after Tommy shot him, yet he showed up in season 5 and ended up working with the protagonist, meaningaPeaky Blindersmovie cameo isn’t impossible for Alfie, even if it is only to offer some minor assistance in one of Tommy’s plans.
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders is a historical crime drama created and written by Steven Knight and starring Cillian Murphy, Sam Neill, and Helen McCrory. The television show is based on the gang, Peaky Blinders, a group that banded together after the end of World War I.
