Spend any real time bouncing between the cinema and the streaming apps lately, and one performer keeps popping up with a certain edge. His performance is not glossy and not overly rehearsed, but rather more unpredictable, in a good way. That’s the impression Anson Boon tends to leave. He doesn’t disappear into the wallpaper. And taking on Johnny Rotten in a Danny Boyle series could easily have backfired, yet he made it work and avoided the ridicule that usually follows risky casting choices.
As of February 2026, the way people talk about Anson Boon movies and TV shows has clearly moved on. He’s not just “the lad from 1917” or “the punk from Pistol” anymore. The conversation now puts him in a more serious category.
He’s become the sort of actor directors call when the material is toug,h and the role can’t be faked. Names like Guy Ritchie and Jan Komasa don’t hire lightweight performers for heavy scripts — and he’s now firmly in that conversation.
The Big One: Heel (2026) and the Stephen Graham Masterclass
The absolute headline right now is the psychological thriller Heel—though you might hear it called The Good Boy if you’re chatting with folks in the UK. This isn’t your standard Friday night popcorn flick. It’s a dark, claustrophobic “re-education” drama that’s already being called the Clockwork Orange for the Gen Z era.
In Heel, Boon plays Tommy, a 19-year-old hooligan who lives for the weekend—drugs, violence, the works. But after a particularly messy bender, he gets snatched. He wakes up in a basement, chained up by a couple played by Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough. They aren’t trying to kill him; they’re trying to “fix” him through a twisted regime of classical music and audio lessons.
The noise around the project has been loud, and not just from fans. Boon picked up the Best Actor prize at the 20th Rome Film Fest toward the end of 2025 for the role, which pushed the attention up another level. That win turned a lot of casual interest into proper curiosity.
If you want to catch him at full stretch, the dates to note are 6 March 2026 in the US and 20 March 2026 in the UK. At the moment, it’s set as a cinema-only run, so this isn’t one you can just scroll onto at home. It’s a go-out, buy-a-ticket, sit-in-the-dark kind of watch.
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The Small Screen Giant: MobLand Season 2 (2026)
On the telly side of things, 2025 belonged to MobLand on Paramount+. If you haven’t seen it, think of it as Guy Ritchie’s take on a sprawling Irish-American crime family, but with a cast that includes Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Tom Hardy. No pressure for a young actor, then?
Boon plays Eddie Harrigan, the catalyst for the entire first season’s chaos. The Season 1 finale back in June 2025 left everyone reeling with a parentage bombshell—it turns out the man Eddie thought was his dad is actually his brother. Typical crime drama, right?
The great news is that Season 2 is currently filming in London and Majorca. We’ve seen the set photos of Tom Hardy and Joanne Froggatt circulating this week, and Boon is very much central to the new episodes. Rumour has it that Season 2 is going international, dealing with global drug routes, and Eddie is expected to be even more ruthless this time around.
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The Career Road Map: From 1917 to Pistol
If you’re new to the cult of Anson Boon, you’ve got some catching up to do. He’s been quietly building a formidable CV for years.
1. Pistol (2022)
This was the “arrival” moment. Playing Johnny Rotten (John Lydon) is a poisoned chalice, but Boon nailed it. He didn’t just imitate the snarl; he lived in it. He spent months in a “band camp” learning to play and sing, and the result was visceral. It’s still arguably his most famous role to date.
2. 1917 (2019)
He had a small but punchy role as Private Cook. Even in a film known for its “one-take” gimmick and massive scale, Boon stood out. It was his first real taste of the big leagues, working under Sam Mendes.
3. Blackbird (2019)
This one goes in the opposite direction from the louder punk-style parts he’s known for. In this family-led drama, he appears as the grandson of Susan Sarandon’s character.
The performance is low-key and emotionally steady, built on small reactions rather than big speeches. It shows he can handle softer material just as well as confrontational roles. No shouting, no theatrics — just controlled, believable work on screen.
4. The Winter Lake (2020)
This is the point where people started to see he could carry a film, not just appear in one. The story moves slowly and keeps a chill in the air; it is set in rural Ireland, and he plays Tom, a teenager who keeps things locked inside until a buried secret surfaces.
There isn’t much big dialogue to lean on. Most of the work happens in his face and body language. Next to Emma Mackey from Sex Education, he doesn’t get overshadowed. You keep watching him. That’s usually the sign.
5. Widow Clicquot (2023)
With this one, he steps into full historical territory, playing Edouard Werlé. The film charts the ascent of the woman behind the famous Champagne name, and it stars Hale Bennett and Tom Sturridge.
Period pieces can make actors seem unsteady on their feet if they look uncomfortable in their clothes or manners. He doesn’t. The formal setting suits him more than expected. Different era, different posture, same screen presence.
6. The Defeated (2020)
Released first as Shadowplay, this series drops viewers into the wreckage of post-war Berlin. He plays Young Moritz, and the role matters more than the screen time suggests.
The character helps explain where the later family tensions come from. It’s heavy material — guilt, damage, fractured loyalties — and he plays it straight, no overreach. Take him out, and the emotional thread weakens.
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Complete Filmography & Credits (2018–2026)
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
| 2026 | Heel (aka The Good Boy) | Tommy | Movie |
| 2025 | MobLand | Eddie Harrigan | TV Series |
| 2023 | Widow Clicquot | Edouard | Movie |
| 2022 | Pistol | John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) | TV Miniseries |
| 2020 | The Winter Lake | Tom | Movie |
| 2020 | The Defeated (Shadowplay) | Young Moritz | TV Series |
| 2019 | 1917 | Private Cook | Movie |
| 2019 | Blackbird | Jonathan | Movie |
| 2019 | Crawl | Stan | Movie |
| 2018 | The Alienist | Paresis Hall Boy | TV Series |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anson Boon’s latest movie?
His most recent film is Heel (released as The Good Boy in the UK), which hits cinemas in March 2026. He stars as a kidnapped yo, alongside Stephen Graham.
Was Anson Boon in 1917?
Yes, he played Private Cook in the Sam Mendes war epic.
Who did Anson Boon play in Pistol?
In the 2022 Disney+ miniseries, he played Johnny Rotten (John Lydon), the frontman of the Sex Pistols.
Where can I watch MobLand?
The first season is now streaming on Paramount+. As of 2026, Season 2 is under production with an expected release later in the year.
The Bottom Line
Honestly, it’s rare to see a young actor choose projects this carefully. Boon isn’t just taking every superhero role thrown his way. He’s working with Oscar-nominated directors and acting titans like Stephen Graham and Helen Mirren. He’s doing the work.
Whether he’s being chained up in a Yorkshire basement in Heel or running a crime empire in MobLand, he’s making every second on screen count. Keep an eye on the awards season in late 2026—I’d bet my last fiver we’ll be seeing his name on a lot more trophies before the year is out.
Sources and References
- IMDb: Anson Boon Official Profile & Filmography
- Digital Spy: Stephen Graham’s ‘The Good Boy’ confirms UK release date (January 20, 2026)
- Screen Rant: Guy Ritchie & Tom Hardy’s MobLand Season 2 Release Window (January 14, 2026)
- TV Insider: MobLand Season 2 Cast Set — Everything We Know (December 23, 2025)
- Cineuropa: Rome Film Fest Reveals Line-up and Awards (October 2025)
