Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy is set to return as Thomas Shelby in ‘Peaky Blinders’ film. The movie, directed by Tom Harper, will premiere on Netflix.
Harper directed all the episodes in the show’s first season in 2013.
The streamer announced the news on social media on June 4. ‘Tommy Shelby returns'. A PEAKY BLINDERS FILM starring Cillian Murphy is coming to Netflix,’ Netflix wrote alongside a picture showing the script of the upcoming film.
‘It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me…It is very gratifying to be recollaborating with Steven Knight and Tom Harper on the film version of ‘Peaky Blinders.’ This is one for the fans,’ Murphy said.
‘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,’ Harper added.
The next chapter of the saga, set in Birmingham's lawless streets in the 1900s, is penned by creator Steven Knight. Murphy, Mandabach, and Heeley will co-produce, with Harper, Kosse, Glazebrook, Warren, and Mason as executive producers.
‘I’m genuinely thrilled that this movie is about to happen,’ Knight said.
He added, ‘It will be an explosive chapter in the ‘Peaky Blinders’ story. No holds barred. Full on ‘Peaky Blinders’ at war.’
Further details about the plot and casting remain under wraps. The film goes into production later this year and will be made in association with BBC Film.
‘Peaky Blinders’ chronicles the ascent of the Shelby family's criminal realm under the shrewd Tommy, amidst post-World War I Birmingham. Delving into their alliances with rival factions, government dealings, and global ventures.
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