Cillian Murphy, renowned for his portrayal of Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders, has expressed his openness to returning to the iconic role. While Murphy felt a sense of relief as the series concluded, he confirmed on BBC’s Desert Island Discs that he would “totally” consider reprising Tommy Shelby, depending on the script delivered by writer and creator Steven Knight.
Script Dependence: Murphy emphasized the importance of a script by Knight, stating, “If Knight delivers a script that I know he can deliver, because he is such a phenomenal writer, I’ll be there.” The actor is enthusiastic about revisiting Tommy Shelby’s character if the storyline aligns with the quality of the past writing.
Movie Spinoff Buzz: The comments have added to the anticipation surrounding the movie spinoff of Peaky Blinders. Knight, providing an update on the project, revealed that he’s working on the final aspects of the script and plans to start shooting the film in the middle of 2024.
Tribute to Helen McCrory: During the interview, Murphy took a moment to pay tribute to the late Helen McCrory, who portrayed Aunt Polly in Peaky Blinders. Reflecting on their time working together, he said, “Helen was always funny and always brightened up every set. I loved her and still miss her.”
Exciting Prospects: As the Peaky Blinders universe continues to evolve with the upcoming movie, fans can anticipate the return of Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, provided the script aligns with the high standards set by the series.
