The story of Birmingham’s gangsters is far from over. Thanks to Netflix, Peaky Blinders will be back in a feature-length film exploring what happens next to Tommy Shelby and his fiery family.
Created by the BBC, the series was a huge success and thrust Cillian Murphy, who played the leader of the Peaky Blinders gang, into the spotlight. Audiences immediately fell in love with Tommy Shelby, a tough, cunning and smartly dressed character, as he navigated the gangster world of post-World War I England.
Of course, Tommy wasn’t the only great character on the show. The sinister world of Peaky Blinders was populated with many fascinating personalities, such as Aunt Polly (Helen McCrory), Arthur Shelby (Paul Anderson) and Alfie Solomon (Tom Hardy).
Interestingly, the show revived interest in 1920s fashion: the iconic gangster outfits of tailored suits, overcoats and flat caps caught the attention of fashion enthusiasts.
Considering all of the above, it is no wonder that Netflix decided to create a movie spin-off of the series. To recreate the atmosphere of the film, some well-known names were hired to work on the film. The screenplay for the Peaky Blinders movie was written by the creator of the series, Steven Knight, while Tom Harper was hired as the director.
If you want to know more about the movie, continue reading our summary.
What is the title of the movie Peaky Blinders?
The project does not yet have a title. Netflix is expected to reveal the film’s title in the coming months.
When is the Peaky Blinders movie coming out?
It is not yet known when the film will be released. According to the BBC, filming will begin in September 2024 in Digbeth, in central Birmingham, England.
Considering the length of the shoot and the time needed for post-production and publicity, we estimate that the film could be released in early 2026.
Spoilers for the Peaky Blinders series below.
What is the plot of the movie Peaky Blinders?
The film will be a direct sequel to the series, but plot details remain under wraps for now.
Peaky Blinders ended in 2022, and the season 6 finale could be described as enigmatic. After leading a battle against the IRA and killing Michael, Tommy, suffering from a lung tumor, decides to commit suicide. However, he is dissuaded from this step by the ghost of his deceased daughter Ruby, thanks to whom Tommy realizes that the diagnosis he was given was wrong.
In the final scene of Season 6, Tommy rides off into the hills on a white horse, leaving his burning wagon behind, determined to start a new life.
It is not yet known whether the film will pick up the story right after the end of the series or if there will be a time jump. However, we will undoubtedly see Tommy return to the gangster life.
Who stars in the Peaky Blinders movie?
On the orders of Peaky Blinders, Netflix is bringing together a truly impressive cast for its project.
Oscar Winner Cillian Murphy will reprise his iconic role as Tommy Shelby. He will star alongside Rebecca Fergusonwho recently appeared as Lady Jessica in Dune 2. Netflix is keeping who she will play a secret for now.
Barry Keoghan is another interesting addition to the cast. The Irish actor, whose career exploded after memorable performances in The Banshees of Inisherin and Saltburn, has been cast in an undisclosed role.
Netflix has yet to announce which actors from the series will reprise their roles, however, we expect the film to feature:
- Paul Anderson like Arthur Shelby Jr.
- Harry Kirton like Finn Shelby
- Sophie Rundle like Ada Thorne
- Natasha O’Keeffe like Lizzie Shelby
- Conrad Khan as Duke Shelby, Tommy’s illegitimate son
- Billy Jenkins like Charles Shelby, Tommy’s son
- Anya Taylor-Joy like Gina Gray
- Ned Dennehy like Charlie Strong
- Packy Lee like Johnny Dogs
Unfortunately, we will not see the return of Helen McCrorywho played Aunt Polly, one of the show’s most recognizable characters – she died in 2021. In the show, Polly was killed by the IRA. Aberama Gold and Barney Thompson were also killed, so we won’t see Aidan Gillen and Cosmo Jarviswho played these characters, in the film either.
Michael, played by Finn Coleis also not expected to return in the film, as he was shot by Tommy in season 6. We also won’t see Tommy’s daughter Ruby, who died of tuberculosis.
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