Netflix has announced that production has officially kicked off for the highly anticipated Peaky Blinders movie, an epic continuation of the award-winning gangster saga set in early 1900s Birmingham.
Cillian Murphy returns as the iconic Tommy Shelby, with a script penned by the show’s creator Steven Knight, who also serves as producer alongside Patrick Holland, Murphy, and Guy Heeley. The film will be made in association with BBC Film.
Set during World War II, the film promises to be a thrilling new chapter in the Peaky Blinders universe.
Steven Knight expressed his excitement: “I’m thrilled to see the cameras rolling on this new chapter of the Peaky Blinders story, set during World War II. The country is at war, and so, of course, are our Peaky Blinders.”
Director Tom Harper also shared his enthusiasm: “There’s a great feeling of anticipation and excitement amongst our outstanding cast and crew. We’re grateful to the fans for getting us to this point and believe this next chapter is going to deliver something extraordinary.”
Joining Murphy in the cast are Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, and Barry Keoghan, with more cast members yet to be announced.
The plot and further casting remain tightly under wraps.
