Tommy Shelby is back, and he’s ready to storm the big screen with all the swagger we’ve come to expect. Cillian Murphy, the heart and soul of Peaky Blinders, has donned his infamous flat cap once more, reuniting with the show’s creator, Steven Knight, for a Netflix film that promises to bring more grit, glamour, and a dash of Shelby-infused chaos.
In a first-look photo released on Monday, the duo looked poised and determined as production for the highly anticipated movie officially began. Directed by Tom Harper, the film follows six seasons of roaring success, a series that became a cultural phenomenon. The streaming giant announced, “By order of the Peaky Blinders, Tommy Shelby is back,” sparking excitement across the fanbase.
The Peaky Blinders series first graced our screens in 2013, airing on BBC Two before Netflix swooped in to deliver the saga to U.S. audiences. With a cast that includes Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy, Paul Anderson, the late Helen McCrory, Tom Hardy, and Joe Cole, it’s no wonder the anticipation for this movie is off the charts.
And as if that wasn’t enough star power, Saltburn’s Barry Keoghan and Dune‘s Rebecca Ferguson have been confirmed for the film, which promises to pick up where the series left off. Steven Knight, ever the tight-lipped showman, teased fans earlier this month at the Royal Television Society’s London Convention, saying simply, “It’s set in the Second World War, and it’s really good.” Fans are left hanging on the edge of their seats, waiting to see what twists Knight has up his sleeve for our beloved Brummie gangsters.
Murphy, who recently starred in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and walked away with an Oscar, made it clear that this film is for the fans. “This is one for you,” he declared. With such a powerhouse team in play and the weight of six seasons’ worth of loyalty, the stakes are high, and fans can hardly contain their excitement.
With production now underway, all eyes are on Birmingham’s finest. So, tighten your flat caps, light up those Shelby cigarettes, and prepare to be pulled back into the violent, whiskey-soaked world of Peaky Blinders. The Blinders are back, and they mean business.
