“Peaky Blinders” Movie Cast: Is Cillian Murphy in It?

Everyone who faked a British accent after binging Peaky Blinders is gearing up to polish their speech as the movie gears up for release. The record-breaking show ended in April 2022 after a successful 6 seasons that featured a heartwarming story and intriguing characters. At the helm of it all has been Cillian Murphy, an actor whose prowess finally came to the forefront with the drama show.

The Birmingham gang is set to return in the movie, but will every member of the original team return? Read on to find out.

Is Cillian Murphy returning for the Peaky Blinders movie?

Cillian MurphyCillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby | Credits: BBC

Peaky Blinders returning for a movie without Cillian Murphy would be a giant waste of potential and story. Thankfully, the actor agreed to come on board for the movie and reprise his role as Thomas Shelby, a cunning man who knows how to keep the gang in check and does so with impressive suave.

Countless fans across the globe changed their wardrobe to include an overcoat and hat to mimic Murphy’s style in the series. The actor is happy to be back and claims to be collaborating on the Peaky Blinders movie, especially for the fans. He said,

It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me. It is very gratifying to be re-collaborating with Steven Knight and Tom Harper on the film version of Peaky Blinders. This is one for the fans.

Steven Knight returns as the man in charge as he wrote the script and Tom Harper who directed a few episodes of the series is helming the direction of the movie. Since they know the vision of the series, they will be better equipped to take the story forward in the movie too.

Other Actors in the Peaky Blinders Movie

Barry Keoghan in Peaky Blinders film | Credits: NetflixBarry Keoghan in Peaky Blinders film | Credits: Netflix

Along with the returning cast members who include the likes of Stephen Graham, Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, and Ian Peck, we have more established actors joining the ranks of the Peaky Blinders.

Rebecca Ferguson and Barry Keoghan have been listed in the cast, piquing the intrigue of fans who wish to know what roles they are going to undertake in the movie.

Story of Peaky Blinders film

Cillian Murphy | Credits: BBCCillian Murphy | Credits: BBC

The movie is set to pick up right where the last season of the Peaky Blinders show dropped off. The Shelby family will once again be at the center of the whirlwind that features intense political and social drama. Everyone including the cast and crew is excited to unfold a new chapter of this thrilling story and take the world forward. Knight teased,

It will be an explosive chapter in the Peaky Blinders story. No holds barred. Full-on Peaky Blinders at war.

Since the movie is still under production, Netflix has not revealed any key plot details. The continuation aspect is for sure as Thomas Shelby’s life took an interesting turn after the series finale.

He wanted to start afresh and whether he gets that or not remains to be seen. What we know is that the gang entered a time when the world was reeling from the Second World War, adding more intense emotion and drama into the mix.

When will the Peaky Blinders film be released?

peaky 1Peaky Blinders | Credits: BBC

No release date for the BBC and Netflix film has been set to date. We might be able to know for sure once production wraps up and the studio has a clear estimate on the post-production process. The streaming platform keeps sharing regular updates on their social media for the same.