Get ready to step back into the gritty world of Birmingham's infamous gangster family as Netflix announces the return of Tommy Shelby in a Peaky Blinders film, starring the enigmatic Cillian Murphy.
In a thrilling revelation, Netflix dropped a picture of moive script on social media and wrote, “Tommy Shelby returns. A Peaky Blinders Film starring Cillian Murphy is coming to Netflix. 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.”
For aficionados of the acclaimed series, this announcement heralds a momentous occasion. Set against the backdrop of post-World War I England, Peaky Blinders captivated audiences with its gripping narrative, complex characters, and razor-sharp dialogue. Now, with the transition to the big screen, fans can expect an even grander scale of storytelling, promising to delve deeper into the intricacies of Tommy Shelby's tumultuous world.
Netflix has officially given the green light to the long-rumored feature film, with Murphy set to star and produce. War & Peace and Heart of Stone director Tom Harper, who helmed the second half of the BBC show’s first season, is set to direct from a script by series creator Steven Knight. Production on the film, made in association with BBC Films, will begin later this year.