Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reports:
- Emmett J. Scanlan, known for his role on Peaky Blinders, has been in the news due to a personal announcement—he revealed the death of a close person described as his brother and shared he was grieving publicly on social media. This was reported around early March 2026.[1]
- The same period highlighted Scanlan returning to work on set shortly after the announcement, with coverage noting his involvement in MobLand, a Paramount+ crime drama where he plays a security head under Pierce Brosnan’s character.[1]
- Additional context about Scanlan’s career around this time confirms ongoing activity across projects like MobLand and continued association with Peaky Blinders in prior seasons, as summarized by industry sources and agency profiles.[2][6]
If you’d like, I can pull more precise, up-to-date articles or cross-check additional outlets to verify any specifics (dates, project titles, or statements) and share direct quotes.
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Also known for Gangs of London, MobLand, A Working Man, Butterfly, Kin, The Fall & The Teacher. To book Irish actor Emmett J. Scanlan for voiceovers contact his exclusive voiceover agent Anthea Represents. He has a native Southern Irish accent.
anthearepresents.comPeaky Blinders fans and Hollyoaks fans came together to celebrate Emmett J....
www.hellorayo.co.ukEmmett J. Scanlan announces the death of his ‘brother’ Georgy in an emotional Instagram post as Claire Cooper and celebrity friends.
entertainmentnow.comEmmett J Scanlan in peaky blinders shines as Billy Grade. Discover his character's impact, key moments, and fan reactions in this detailed overview.
www.bigchiefstudios.co.ukEmmett J Scanlan - News - IMDb - Movies, TV, Celebs, and more...
www.imdb.comThe Peaky Blinders actor plays Pierce Brosnan’s head of security in the new crime TV series.
www.echolive.ieBrian Gleeson, Neil Maskell and many more are also set to star in the BBC drama
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