It’s the news that fans of the Shelby family have been eagerly awaiting: Netflix has officially greenlit aPeaky Blindersfeature film, marking the return of Oscar winnerCillian Murphyas the iconic Tommy Shelby, as perDeadline. This long-anticipated development follows years of speculation and hints, finally giving thePeakyfaithful a reason to celebrate. Helming the untitled film will beTom Harper, known for his work onHeart of Stone,The Aeronauts, andWar & Peace. Harper is no stranger to thePeaky Blindersworld, having directed the latter half of Season 1. Production is slated to begin later this year, based on a script by series creatorSteven Knight.
In March,Knight told Birmingham World that the movie was moving forwardwith Murphy onboard. Although he had previously hinted at a film in interviews, this marks the first official confirmation from a studio. While plot details and further casting remain under wraps, Knight has hinted that the story will be set during World War II, promising a new and intense chapter in the Shelby saga.
Murphy expressed his excitement, stating, “It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me. It is very gratifying to be re-collaborating with Steven Knight and Tom Harper on the film version ofPeaky Blinders. This is one for the fans.” Harper shared similar sentiments, reflecting on his initial work with the series. He said:
“When I first directed Peaky Blinders over 10 years ago, we didn’t know what the series would become, but we did know that there was something in the alchemy of the cast and the writing that felt explosive. Peaky has always been a story about family — and so it’s incredibly exciting to be reuniting with Steve and Cillian to bring the movie to audiences across the world on Netflix.”
Knight added his enthusiasm, saying, “I’m genuinely thrilled that this movie is about to happen.It will be an explosive chapter in thePeaky Blindersstory. No holds barred. Full-onPeaky Blindersat war.”
How Successful Is ‘Peaky Blinders’?
Peaky Blindersfirst aired in 2013 on BBC Two in the UK, with Netflix picking up international streaming rights in 2014. The show moved to BBC One in 2019, following its BAFTA win for Best Drama after Season 4. Over its six-season run, which concluded in 2022,Peaky Blindersbecame a global phenomenon, renowned for its exceptionally stylish view of the Shelby family’s criminal exploits.
The series finale sawTommy Shelby settling many scores, including the dramatic demise of his cousin Michael (Finn Cole), and ultimately riding off into the sunset on a white steed after entrusting the family business to his sister Ada (Sophie Rundle). Now, with the movie on the horizon, fans can look forward to seeing where Tommy’s journey takes him next.
Stay tuned to Collider for more updates on thePeaky Blindersmovie as production progresses. In the meantime, you can watch the full series on Netflix.
Peaky Blinders
A gangster family epic set in 1900s England, centering on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby.
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