gangster Tommy Shelby. This film aims to build on the immense success of the original BBC series, which captivated global audiences from 2013 to 2022.
Setting and Background
The original series is set in post-World War I Birmingham and centers around a notorious crime gang inspired by a real-life group that operated in the city from the 1880s to the 1920s. The upcoming film will take a new direction, as it is confirmed to be set during World War II, described by Netflix’s Tudum as “an epic continuation of the multi-award-winning, six-season gangster saga.”
Creative Team
Tom Harper, who directed several episodes of the first season in 2013, will helm the film, working from a script written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. Harper expressed his excitement, stating, “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.”
Knight has also emphasized the family-centric nature of the story, saying, “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.”
Cast Highlights
Cillian Murphy is making a much-anticipated return as Tommy Shelby. The film features an impressive cast, including Rebecca Ferguson (Dune), Barry Keoghan (Saltburn), and Tim Roth (Pulp Fiction). Knight has hinted at additional high-profile actors joining the lineup, although specific details about their roles remain under wraps.
Production Details
The film is a collaboration between Netflix and BBC Film, with a production team that includes Knight, Murphy, Caryn Mandabach, and Guy Heeley. Executive producers Tom Harper, David Kosse, Jamie Glazebrook, Andrew Warren, and David Mason bring significant industry experience to the project.
Release Information
While fans eagerly await the official release date, updates regarding casting and production continue to flow. Netflix has kept details somewhat mysterious, leaving fans with the cryptic message: “Check back soon for more information, by order of the Peaky Blinders.”
Legacy of Peaky Blinders
The BBC series has a star-studded cast, with Murphy leading as the infamous Tommy Shelby of the Shelby crime family. Other notable cast members include Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby, Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby, and the late Helen McCrory as Polly Gray. The series has also featured guest appearances from prominent actors such as Tom Hardy, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Adrien Brody.
As the film progresses towards completion, fans of Peaky Blinders are poised for an exciting return to the world of the Shelby family.
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