Sean Bean’s 2025 Renaissance: New Roles and Environmental Activism

New Television Projects Mark Career High

Sean Bean is currently starring in the BBC Liverpool-based gangster television series ‘This City Is Ours’ (2025), where he plays Ronnie Phelan, the head of a drug dealer family. The series also features Julie Graham and Jack McMullen as his wife and son, respectively, with James Nelson-Joyce as his second-in-command.

The veteran actor is also set to appear in several other major productions, including a new MGM+ drama series ‘Robin Hood,’ where he will take on the role of the Sheriff of Nottingham opposite Connie Nielsen.

Environmental Activism in Sheffield

Beyond his screen work, Bean has recently joined a significant environmental campaign in his hometown of Sheffield. The actor has become involved in opposing controversial plans for 1,700 new homes on green belt land in the S13 area, describing the proposals as ‘draconian’ and expressing concern about their impact on working-class communities.

In his advocacy, Bean has emphasized the importance of preserving natural spaces, crediting his own upbringing in a community surrounded by nature as fundamental to his success. As he stated, “It was the structure and inspiration that guided me to a life of opportunity and, along with its brilliant and generous community, gave me the chance to pursue a career I never thought possible.”

Recent Controversy

The actor recently made headlines following an incident at Tom Thumb bar in Liverpool, where he was reportedly involved in a scuffle after allegedly refusing to stop vaping. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of a Saturday morning, began when a bouncer asked Bean to stop vaping, leading to an exchange that was caught on film.

At 65, Bean continues to demonstrate his versatility as an actor while using his platform to advocate for environmental causes, showing no signs of slowing down in his professional or activist endeavors.