Cillian Murphy Will Return For ‘Peaky Blinders’ Movie

The forthcoming ‘Peaky Blinders’ film, which is directed by Steven Knight, has officially confirmed that Cillian Murphy will reprise his role as Tommy Shelby, a Brummie mobster. The story is set against the backdrop of World War II, and filming is planned to begin in September at Digbeth Loc Studios in Birmingham.

Knight expressed his delight at Murphy’s participation, saying, “He’s coming back for it, for sure. We’re filming it in September in Digbeth, right next door.” This affirmation comes after Murphy’s own excitement for the endeavour, demonstrating his belief in Knight’s narrative skills and readiness to play the part again—even if it meant playing an older Tommy Shelby.

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The story of ‘Peaky Blinders,’ which closed in 1933, will be continued in the film some years after the events of its sixth and final season. Knight disclosed that he had a distinct idea for the plot of the film and that its advancement would determine the direction the franchise takes in the future.

Furthermore, Knight made hints about the presence of new characters that were revealed in season six, implying that they will be crucial to the story of the movie.

In the meantime, it has been rumoured that Netflix is developing two spin-off series based on the popular drama, one of which will examine the Shelby clan’s activities in Boston and the other will focus on the early life of Polly Grey.

A previous instructor of Murphy’s has provided insights into the actor’s early years in addition to the ‘Peaky Blinders’ bombshell.

– Farheen Ali