Netflix has officially confirmed that Cillian Murphy will be starring in the upcoming “Peaky Blinders” movie, reprising his iconic role as Tommy Shelby. The Irish actor, fresh off his Oscar-winning performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer in the 2023 Academy Award-winning “Oppenheimer,” will also help produce the highly anticipated film. Fans have eagerly awaited this announcement from Netflix and BBC, who are collaborating on the project.
The movie will be directed by Tom Harper, who directed the latter part of the show’s first season. Although the film’s title remains under wraps, excitement is building among fans. Steven Knight, the series creator, has already penned the script, which is rumored to be set during World War II. Knight expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “It will be an explosive chapter in the Peaky Blinders story. No holds barred. Full-on Peaky Blinders at war.”
Cillian Murphy shared his thoughts on returning to the role, saying, “It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me. It is very gratifying to be re-collaborating with Steven Knight and Tom Harper on the film version of Peaky Blinders. This is one for the fans.” Filming is set to begin in September this year.
Director Tom Harper reflected on the series’ journey, stating, “When I first directed Peaky Blinders over 10 years ago, we didn’t know what the series would become, but we did know that there was something in the alchemy of the cast and the writing that felt explosive. Peaky has always been a story about family — and so it’s incredibly exciting to be reuniting with Steve and Cillian to bring the movie to audiences across the world on Netflix.”
The announcement has sparked renewed interest and excitement among “Peaky Blinders” fans, who eagerly await more details about the plot and additional cast members. As the Shelby family prepares to return to the screen, this film promises to deliver the intense drama and gripping storytelling that made the series a global phenomenon. With production set to start soon, fans can look forward to an epic continuation of the Peaky Blinders saga.
