Cillian Murphy is officially back as Tommy Shelby in the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie, as Netflix released the first look at the actor reprising his iconic role. The film, which continues the story of the Birmingham gangster, has been eagerly anticipated by fans since the series finale aired in April 2022. The images shared by Netflix show Murphy in his signature suit, with a noticeable change—Shelby’s signature “short back and sides” haircut is replaced by a more subtle, less severe look, sparking reactions from fans online.
Series creator Steven Knight confirmed that the movie will be set during World War II, as England faces turmoil both from external conflict and the ongoing battles within Shelby’s world. Although not many details about the plot have been revealed, Knight expressed excitement about continuing the story, hinting at intense developments in the film’s new chapter. Knight added that the country is at war, and so, naturally, are the Peaky Blinders.
By order of the Peaky Blinders… Tommy Shelby is back. Cillian Murphy and Steven Knight are reunited on set as production officially starts on the upcoming Netflix film. pic.twitter.com/EdDGVo9ONr
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) September 30, 2024
Aside from Murphy, the cast is expected to include Rebecca Ferguson, Barry Keoghan, and Tim Roth, although their roles remain undisclosed. Fans will have to wait until at least late 2025 for the film’s release, as production has only just started. Director Tom Harper shared his enthusiasm for the project, calling it an exciting continuation of the Peaky Blinders legacy, and expressing gratitude for the loyal fanbase that has followed the series from the start.
The return of Peaky Blinders in a feature-length format is set to bring back the gritty, dramatic atmosphere that made the show a global success. With the stakes higher than ever, fans can expect the upcoming movie to be packed with suspense, violence, and the signature intensity of Tommy Shelby’s world.
