Peaky Blinders Movie: What We Know So Far
A Peaky Blinders movie is coming to Netflix, with Cillian Murphy confirmed to return to his role as Tommy Shelby.
The highly anticipated film is based on the popular British television series created by Steven Knight, which follows the exploits of the Shelby crime family in post-World War I Birmingham. The series has earned a large following and critical acclaim for its gripping narrative, complex characters, and stylish portrayal of the era.
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Here is everything we know so far about the Peaky Blinders movie:
Announcement and Development:
Steven Knight announced that a Peaky Blinders movie would be made to conclude the story, after the sixth and final season of the TV series.
The movie is intended to be a proper send-off for the series and its characters.
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Plot and Setting:
While specific plot details are kept under wraps, it is expected to continue the story of the Shelby family, focusing on Tommy Shelby (played by Cillian Murphy) and his ongoing battles.
The movie will pick up from where the sixth season leaves off. Given the dramatic and often cliff hanger endings of the series, the film will aim to resolve ongoing storylines while introducing new conflicts.
The film will likely maintain the show’s gritty, atmospheric depiction of the 1920s and 1930s, potentially moving into the prelude to World War II.
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Cast:
Cillian Murphy has been confirmed to reprise his role as Tommy Shelby.
Other key cast members such as Paul Anderson (Arthur Shelby), Helen McCrory (Polly Gray), and Sophie Rundle (Ada Shelby) are expected to return, although Helen McCrory’s tragic passing in 2021 leaves uncertainty around Polly’s character.
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Production:
Filming is set to begin in Digbeth, West Midlands, in September 2024. The film plans to grow the media industry in the city with 760 new jobs.
No specific release date has been announced, but it is highly anticipated by fans of the series who hope for the film to hit Netflix in 2025.
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Expectations:
Fans and critics alike have high expectations for the movie, given the TV show’s success.
The film aims to deliver the same level of intense drama, complex characters, and rich historical context that have been hallmarks of the previous six series.
The Peaky Blinders movie is expected to provide a powerful and satisfying conclusion to the saga of the Shelby family, bringing the epic narrative to a close on the big screen.
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