The wait is finally over for fans of the hit series Peaky Blinders. The highly-anticipated movie, which is a continuation of the popular BBC series, has officially begun production, and we’ve got the inside scoop.
Cillian Murphy is reprising his iconic role as Tommy Shelby, and the first look image of him in character has left fans thrilled. The movie is set during World War II, and series creator Steven Knight has promised that it will be an “explosive chapter” in the Peaky Blinders story. Knight added that the country is at war, and so are the Peaky Blinders, hinting at the intense action and drama that can be expected from the film.
The movie brings back some familiar faces from the original series, including Stephen Graham as Hayden Stagg, Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby, Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong, Packy Lee as Johnny Dogs, and Ian Peck as Curly. New additions to the cast include Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, and Barry Keoghan, who expressed his excitement and nervousness about joining the franchise.
According to Knight, the film will be a wild and emotional ride, exploring the Shelby family’s story in a way that fans haven’t seen before. The movie is being directed by Tom Harper, who has promised that the next chapter in the Peaky Blinders story will deliver something extraordinary. With a talented cast and crew on board, fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the movie.
But that’s not all – the Peaky Blinders franchise is expanding even further. Two new seasons of the TV series have been confirmed, which will follow a new generation of Shelbys in the 1950s. The new seasons will consist of six episodes each and are being produced in collaboration with the BBC and Netflix.
The new seasons promise to bring more drama and action to the Peaky Blinders universe, with Knight hinting at a brutal contest for control of Birmingham’s reconstruction project. With the Shelby family at the center of the story, fans can expect more intense drama and gang warfare.
Production on the movie wrapped up in December 2024, and fans are eagerly awaiting the release, which is expected to be in 2026. Cillian Murphy has confirmed that the movie will be released next year, and fans can’t wait to see what’s in store for Tommy Shelby and the Peaky Blinders gang.
The Peaky Blinders movie and new seasons are a testament to the enduring popularity of the franchise, and fans are excited to see what’s next for the Shelby family. With its gritty storylines, complex characters, and intense action, the Peaky Blinders franchise shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
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