Jodie Comer is now known for her unforgettable performances, but early in her career, she nearly stepped into a role that could have changed everything. Before global fame, she came close to joining ‘Peaky Blinders‘.
Things went far enough that she actually auditioned for it. And now, fans are trying to piece together exactly which ‘Peaky Blinders‘ character she was almost meant to play.
Jodie Comer Auditioned For A Major Role in ‘Peaky Blinders’
The revelation came during a BuzzFeed interview while Jodie Comer was promoting ‘The Bikeriders‘ alongside Austin Butler. When asked which project of a co-star they wished they could have been part of, both actors quickly named ‘Peaky Blinders‘.
But the conversation took an unexpected turn when Comer casually shared that she had actually auditioned for ‘Peaky Blinders‘, and didn’t get the part.
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She didn’t reveal which role she read for, but her comment immediately caught attention among fans. Since this happened before her big breakout, many believe the audition took place during the show’s early seasons, when the core cast was being built around Cillian Murphy’s Thomas Shelby.
The Characters Jodie Was Likely Considered For, As Per Speculations
One of the most talked-about possibilities is Grace Shelby. Grace was a key figure in the early seasons and played a major role in Tommy Shelby’s emotional life. Comer would have suited with Grace pretty well, and fans have also pointed out the strong physical resemblance between the two actresses.
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Another likely option is Ada Shelby. Ada is independent, politically aware, and often challenges her brothers’ choices. While Rundle is slightly older than Comer, that age difference wouldn’t necessarily have ruled her out.
Some viewers also believe Comer may have auditioned for the role of Grand Duchess Tatiana Petrovna. Tatiana was bold, unpredictable, and emotionally volatile. And, these traits go very well with Comer. Although ‘Peaky Blinders‘ didn’t work out, Comer’s career moved quickly in another direction for good. Whether she was nearly cast as Grace, Ada, or Tatiana, we’ll never know!
