Steven Knight's Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the sequel movie to his hit 2013 gangster saga starring Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, is scheduled for a theatrical release on March 6. The film marks a cinematic return to the gritty and atmospheric world of the Shelbys and the next chapter for Tommy as he steps out of the ashes of his past and into an uncertain future.Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man follows Murphy's return as Tommy Shelby, alongside the returning ensemble of Stephen Graham, Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Ian Peck and Packy Lee from the flagship series. The film is set in 1940s Birmingham and will follow Tommy's return amidst WWII, after a long exile. The official synopsis reads as follows:''During World War II, Tommy Shelby returns to a bombed Birmingham and becomes involved in secret wartime missions based on true events, facing new threats as he reckons with his past and rising national stakes.''While Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is set to bring back familiar faces (and many new ones), I can’t help but look back at those who didn’t survive or just drifted away.Disclaimer: This article is based on the author's opinion. Readers' discretion is advised.I wish these 5 characters were returning in the upcoming Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man filmWhether taken too soon, written out for narrative shifts or victims of their own tragic arcs, I wish these 5 Peaky Blinders characters were returning in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby View this post on Instagram Instagram PostConsidering how Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man will feature the darkest chapter in Tommy Shelby's life, I wish his elder brother, Arthur Shelby, could be by his side. While Arthur and Tommy were never sibling goals and had their fair shares of ups and downs in Peaky Blinders, the eldest Shelby was Tommy's confidante and the brothers grew closer after John's tragic death.Since Paul Anderson is not returning to his iconic role of Arthur, the film will likely reveal a tragic fate for his character, as he was suspiciously absent from Tommy's farewell dinner in the series finale. Arthur was on the edge after John's death and was struggling with su*c*dal thoughts, which sealed the fate of his character and he will not return in the upcoming film.Tom Hardy as Alfie Solomons View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTom Hardy's absence from the Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man cast feels like a blasphemy as his character, Alfie Solomons, even outshone Tommy Shelby in many sequences in the series. The Jewish gangster shared a complicated relationship with Murphy's character. However, even while Alfie betrayed Tommy on multiple occasions, he shared a unique equation with him.Alfie's resurrection from the dead in Peaky Blinders Season 4 was practically a treat for all Hardy fans and I think Alfie Solomons deserved to return in the upcoming film. While the series finale featured an ambiguous ending for Alfie, one where he was working on his opera, it would have been nice to check in with the character again.Sam Claflin as Oswald Mosley View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWhile Tommy Shelby will have many new enemies and his personal demons in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, I wish Sam Claflin's Season 5 antagonist were returning in the film. Many fans hoped for Oswald Mosley's return in the upcoming project but Claflin debunked all rumours and confirmed his exit.Since Sam Claflin's Peaky Blinders character was based on the real-life fascist leader, Oswald Mosley, who lost all his alliances and power during WWII (the setting for the Peaky Blinders film), it makes sense that the actor is not returning. However, Claflin's character was a menacing antagonist who would have increased the stakes for Tommy's upcoming adventure and made it even more interesting.Helen McCrory as Aunt Polly View this post on Instagram Instagram PostLate actress Helen McCrory's absence in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man feels the most heartbreaking as her character, Aunt Polly, was killed off-screen in the Season 6 premiere after McCrory's sudden death in April 2021. In a world of male gangsters, Aunt Polly demanded a rightful place as the Shelby family matriarch but the character was written off after the actress' sudden death.Just as Aunt Polly took care of the Shelby family and business during WWI, in Tommy's absence, she would have supported her nephew in the next chapter in his life. Since Aunt Polly was a true guiding light in Tommy's life, her absence will certainly be felt the most in the movie.Finn Cole as Michael GrayFinn Cole as Michael Gray in Peaky Blinders (Image via Instagram/@peakyblindersofficial)Call it an unpopular opinion, but I can’t help wishing Michael Gray was returning in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. While Finn Cole's return was always unlikely, as his character was killed in the series finale, he would have added stakes and intensity in the movie. Michael's death felt rushed and the series should have explored his ambition more, which mirrored Tommy to an extent.Michael's threat to Tommy's power was an interesting element in the Shelby family saga and the movie could have benefited from Cole's addition if his character had not been killed off in the series finale.Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is scheduled for release in select theatres on March 6 and on Netflix on March 20.For the latest scoops on your favorite TV shows and movies, follow SoapCentral.