Peaky Blinders Movie First Look: The OG of gangster cinema is back and how! Oscar winning actor Thomas Shelby is set to resume his iconic role of Thomas Shelby for the film Peaky Blinders. Yes, you read that right. The Netflix film is currently under production and is an extension of the famous period drama. On Monday, the streaming giant announced that a feature-length film is officially in the works, directed by Tom Harper and taking place several years after the series finale.
Peaky Blinders is a gangster drama set in Birmingham, crafted by Steven Knight. This highly anticipated film follows a six-season saga that starred Cillian Murphy, Paul Anderson, Helen McCrory, Tom Hardy, and Joe Cole. Joining the cast for the movie are confirmed actors Barry Keoghan from Saltburn and Rebecca Ferguson from Dune.
“Tommy Shelby is back. Cillian Murphy and Steven Knight are reunited on set as production officially starts on the upcoming Netflix film.” Murphy in a statement said, “This one is for the fans.”
Images released by fan sites and media outlets like Deadline feature Cillian Murphy on set alongside Steven Knight. One particular photo showcases an older version of Tommy, complete with grey hair and a contemplative expression, sparking the excitement among fans about his new appearance.
Peaky Blinders concluded with its sixth season in 2022, just before Murphy took on a leading role in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, a performance that earned him an Academy Award nomination.