Television fans are abuzz with excitement over the upcoming ‘Peaky Blinders’ film, which Netflix officially confirmed in June 2024. The film, which marks a highly anticipated continuation of the beloved Birmingham gangster saga, is set to feature Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy reprising his iconic role as Tommy Shelby. The announcement was met with widespread enthusiasm from the show’s dedicated fan base.
Adding to the buzz, July saw the announcement that Rebecca Ferguson, known for her role in ‘Mission: Impossible,’ will be joining the film’s cast. While specifics about her role remain undisclosed, her involvement has only intensified fan anticipation. August further heightened excitement with the confirmation that Barry Keoghan, star of ‘Saltburn,’ will also be part of the ensemble, though his role has yet to be revealed.
Murphy has expressed his eagerness to reunite with ‘Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight and director Tom Harper for the film. “It’s very gratifying to be re-collaborating with Steven Knight and Tom Harper,” Murphy said. “This movie is one for the fans.” Knight echoed this sentiment, calling the film an “explosive chapter” in the ‘Peaky Blinders’ narrative. “It will be full-on Peaky Blinders at war,” he promised.
The concept of a ‘Peaky Blinders’ movie has been in development since the conclusion of the TV series with its sixth season in 2022. Knight has consistently advocated for a feature film over a seventh season, citing the creative advantages of the film format. Knight highlighted the greater budgetary freedom in films, which allows for more vivid and dramatic storytelling. “When you do stuff for TV, you often have to ask people to imagine it. But with a film, you can really do it. You can blow stuff up,” Knight explained.
Fans are eagerly speculating about the potential for explosive moments and grand cinematic experiences in the upcoming film, with some even wondering if Tommy Shelby might rival James Bond on the big screen. “We always thought of Peaky as very cinematic, so we are finally finding a screen big enough for what we want to do,” Knight added.
While there is no confirmed release date yet, its production may be expected to commence later this year. This timeline indicates that the film may not reach theaters until late 2025. Netflix’s announcement was made via X (formerly Twitter), featuring a post that read, “Thomas Shelby returns. A Peaky Blinders Film starring Cillian Murphy is coming to Netflix,” accompanied by a photo of the script.
As anticipation continues to build, fans of ‘Peaky Blinders’ are eagerly awaiting further updates on the film’s production and release.
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