Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy is Back, and the Peaky Blinders are Ready to Roll!

Get ready, Ireland! Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby in the highly anticipated Peaky Blinders movie, and we've got all the juicy details!

Hold onto your flat caps, everyone! The Peaky Blinders are back in town, and iconic actor Cillian Murphy is stepping back into his infamous role as Tommy Shelby. Netflix recently shared a tantalising first look at Murphy donning the classic ensemble of the Birmingham gangster, which is sure to get fans buzzing. With production officially underway, excitement levels are rising faster than a pint of Guinness on a rainy day!

This highly anticipated film is set to continue the gripping saga of the Shelby family, taking us back to the lawless streets of Birmingham during the early 1900s. The Peaky Blinders saga has captivated audiences across the globe over its six-season run, and with filmmaker Steven Knight back at the helm, fans can expect the same gritty storytelling that made the series a multi-award-winning hit. As we gear up for the film's release, discussions about returning characters and new faces are heating things up like a fresh pot of Irish stew!

Cillian Murphy’s return means we'll witness more of Tommy Shelby’s dark charm, as he maneuvers through the treacherous world of gangsters and intrigue. Fans of the show are clamouring for more, and the anticipation is palpable. Rumours are swirling about what kind of trouble our favourite gangster may find himself in this new film. Will the Shelbys ally with old friends or take on new foes? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for certain: the drama will be thick enough to slice with a knife!

Interestingly, Cillian Murphy, born in Cork, has consistently proven his acting chops not just through Peaky Blinders but also through his diverse film roles, including big-screen hits like Dunkirk and Oppenheimer. Fans of the series can now look forward to the cinematic expansion of their beloved characters, reinforcing the fact that crime does pay dividends in the world of entertainment! And just as a side note, did you know Peaky Blinders was inspired by a real-life gang active in Birmingham in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? So, while we may be watching a dramatisation, there’s a real historical context underneath all the beautiful chaos!