Cillian Murphy Will Reprise His Role As Tommy Shelby In The Peaky Blinders Film

It’s been two years since the final season of Peaky Blinders arrived on the BBC, but the story isn’t over yet: the show’s writer, Steven Knight, has revealed some brand new information about the highly-anticipated film spinoff of the hit show, which is due to start shooting in September. Here’s what we know. 

The Peaky Blinders Film: Everything We Know So Far

Tommy Shelby (CILLIAN MURPHY) – (C) Caryn Mandabach Productions Ltd. – Photographer: Robert Viglasky

2022 saw the very last episode of Peaky Blinders air on the BBC, and, as with any brilliant TV show, fans didn’t want it to end. The good news, then, is that a film is coming soon. And while many of the details are still under wraps, there’s plenty to get excited about.

What Is The Peaky Blinders Film About?

This is one thing that we’re not entirely certain of yet. The final season of the TV show left off in 1936, so it’s not unreasonable to assume that the film could be set a few years later, during World War II. Fans originally believed that show would end in 1939, with the first air raid siren going off in Birmingham; since that didn’t end up happening, perhaps it’ll be the starting point for the film instead.

Who Will Star In The Peaky Blinders Film?

While the Peaky Blinders film has been in the works for a while, we could never be sure whether Cillian Murphy would step back into the role of Tommy Shelby – but writer Steven Knight has just graced us with some brilliant news. Speaking to Birmingham World, he confirmed that Murphy ‘definitely is returning’  for the film (though we don’t know yet whether other cast members from the original show will also be returning).

When Will The Peaky Blinders Film Be Released?

There’s no official release date just yet; Knight also revealed that the film will start shooting in Digbeth, Birmingham, in September this year, but it might be a while until it arrives on our screens. Check back for updates.

Will There Be Other Peaky Blinders Spinoffs?

 

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There are rumours about both a spinoff TV series and a prequel; according to a Bloomberg report in December 2023, one series would take place in Boston a few decades after the original show ends, while the other would concentrate on the life of Polly, the matriarch of the Shelby family. We don’t have many details about these shows, either – but it you’re looking for a Peaky spinoff that isn’t shrouded in mystery, the Peaky Blinders ballet premiered in Birmingham 2022 and is still showing in theatres around the country (with a filmed performance on the way, too).