Peaky Blinders Movie ‘Ready to Go’ and Cillian Murphy Will Be Back: Steven Knight

Apr. 26, 2024



The versatile actor Cillian Murphy is all set to reprise his role in the Peaky Blinders movie, confirms the franchise’s creator Steven Knight. Along with that, we’ve got some more exciting information about the upcoming movie.

After bagging Oscars for his impeccable performance in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer,CillianMurphy will again be seen as Tommy Shelby in the Peaky Blinders movie adaptation.

In aninterviewwhere Steven Knight talked about his recent BBC One British Drama, This Town, the filmmaker also discussed significant things about the Peaky Blinders movie. He hinted that theproduction of the film would begin this September; however, the precise date is not yet known. Besides that, he also shed light on Cillian Murphy’s return.

Knight didn’t reveal anything about the story but what he said was enough to make the project an anticipated one. The director said thatthe film’s budget will be high and it will be a step up for the franchise. He also confirmed that when he spoke to Murphy about the film adaptation, the actor was excited to make a comeback as Thomas Shelby, the character that he has played for over a decade.

Peaky Blinders is a post-World War I drama series that is best known for its compelling storyline, strong performances, and sharp cinematography. Besides that, what made it worth a watch were the elements of loyalty, betrayal, and the aftermath of a war. Now, the film might bring a new generation into the picture. However, that doesn’t mean the old ones will be taken for granted. So, we must be prepared for the big things coming our way in the form of a movie.

Aparna is the Senior Entertainment Writer at Beebom. She started her professional journey in the retail industry but her admiration for films and TV shows pulled her into the field of entertainment writing where she has experience writing for various well-known publishers including Otakukart, Sportskeeda, Game Revolution, Forever Geek and Dexerto.