Peaky Blinders' Sophie Rundle leads cast at glitzy premiere ahead of hit BBC show return
ok.co.ukThe leading ladies of Peaky Blinders were out in full force on Thursday night as they attended the premiere of the sixth and final season of the hit BBC show in Birmingham.The actresses looked as glamorous as ever as they celebrated the last run of episodes of the period drama — however the mood was also sombre as cast member Helen McCrory was deeply missed.The 52 year old, who appeared in Peaky Blinders as Polly Gray since its debut in 2013, tragically passed away in April last year following a secret battle with breast cancer and did not film any scenes for the latest series.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page. “Helen did not film with us in series six but Polly is an ever-present part of the show,” the show’s spokesperson told The Sun. “She is forever the matriarch of the Shelby family and her presence is always felt by Tommy and the rest of the family.
Her influence is an integral part of the season.” Despite Helen’s absence, the cast made a point of sending off the BBC show as positively as possible, with the women in attendance looking stunning while doing so.
Sophie Rundle, 33, captured instant attention in a bold red midi dress paired with black court heels on the carpet, accented with delicate gold jewellery as she flashed a smile for the camera.
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