Cillian Murphy, the Oscar-nominated Irish actor who recently clinched the Best Lead Actor award at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards, has delivered a succinct six-word statement extinguishing all hopes of a Peaky Blinders comeback.
Rumors of another series of the iconic British period crime drama had been circulating, but the actor, known for his portrayal of Thomas Shelby, swiftly put an end to fan speculation. Despite confirming a Peaky Blinders movie, Cillian, in an interview with The Mirror and other press during the BAFTA Awards winners conference, sternly stated, “No. I’m concentrating on my new project.”
Fans longing for more of Tommy Shelby might be disheartened, but Cillian is fully invested in his upcoming project, particularly his lead role in the 2024 historical drama “Small Things like These.” The film, directed by Tim Mielants and adapted by Enda Walsh from Claire Keegan’s 2021 novel, explores the Magdalene laundry scandal in Ireland until the late 1990s.
Set against the backdrop of Magdalene Laundries, institutions run by Roman Catholic orders, the film sheds light on the lives of “fallen women” confined in these institutions in Ireland. While Peaky Blinders fans may have to wait for a reunion, Cillian’s focus on this poignant project promises another powerful performance from the acclaimed actor.
