Quick Read
- Rebecca Ferguson stars as the medium Kaulo in ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,’ which premiered in theaters on March 6.
- The actress is managing a high-volume 2026 schedule, including roles in ‘The Magic Faraway Tree,’ ‘Mercy,’ and the upcoming ‘Dune Part Three.’
- Ferguson recently appeared on the cover of the March 2026 British Harper’s Bazaar, where she discussed the complexities of fame and her transition toward character-driven cinema.
LONDON (Azat TV) – Actress Rebecca Ferguson has solidified her place as one of cinema’s most versatile talents, balancing a high-profile theatrical release with a reflective turn in the March 2026 issue of British Harper’s Bazaar. As she steps into the mysterious role of Kaulo in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, which arrived in theaters on March 6, Ferguson is navigating a pivotal moment in a career that has seen her evolve from a Swedish soap opera lead to a global action icon.
The Evolution of Rebecca Ferguson in Peaky Blinders
In Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Ferguson portrays a medium whose presence serves as a catalyst for the film’s narrative. Working alongside Cillian Murphy, she notes that the decision to join the project was a simple one. To maintain the authenticity of the gritty, period-accurate world, Ferguson opted to develop a specific Romani accent rather than attempting the Birmingham dialect associated with the series’ core characters. Clad in period-appropriate leather and a brunette wig, her transformation is nearly complete, underscoring her commitment to disappearing into roles.
Reflecting on a Decade of Action and Stardom
Beyond the screen, Ferguson’s recent cover debut for British Harper’s Bazaar highlights a deeper artistic introspection. Photographed by Erik Madigan Heck and styled in Pierpaolo Piccioli’s debut Balenciaga collection, the feature captures a performer grappling with the paradox of fame. Ferguson admitted to the magazine that she experiences conflicted feelings about her public recognition, noting that the absence of constant paparazzi attention is both an incredible relief and a strange ego-check for a major star.
Balancing High-Stakes Projects in 2026
The actress is currently in the midst of an unusually busy year. Following her work on Peaky Blinders, she is set to appear in The Magic Faraway Tree, the sci-fi thriller Mercy, and eventually the next installment of Dune. This professional intensity follows her recent conclusion of the final season of the series Silo, a project she described as the longest breakup she has ever experienced. Whether performing dangerous stunts or inhabiting complex psychological roles, Ferguson maintains that her goal is to pursue characters that challenge audience expectations and offer genuine depth.
Ferguson’s current trajectory suggests a deliberate move away from the purely bankable, action-oriented roles that defined her mid-career, toward a more selective, character-driven filmography that mirrors the artistic standard set by contemporaries like Sandra Hüller.