The gripping British crime drama 'Peaky Blinders,' created by Steven Knight and featuring a stellar cast including Cillian Murphy, Paul Anderson, Helen McCrory, Sophie Rundle, and Ned Dennehy, bid farewell to audiences in 2022 after its sixth season. Now, exciting developments have emerged regarding the much-anticipated feature film adaptation of the series.
Following its inception in 2013 and a successful run until 2022, 'Peaky Blinders' garnered a devoted fan base for its portrayal of post-World War I Birmingham amidst the industrial revolution. Initially a hidden gem, the British crime drama gained widespread recognition after making its way to Netflix, solidifying its status as one of today's most talked-about series.
Renowned actor Cillian Murphy brought to life the charismatic and cunning crime boss Tommy Shelby, navigating the challenges of post-war England in the 1910s.
In a recent interview with Radio Times at the end of last year, Steven Knight, the mastermind behind 'Peaky Blinders,' shed light on the upcoming film project titled 'The Redemption of Thomas Shelby.' Knight, currently immersed in finalizing the screenplay, expressed his excitement, stating, 'Right now, I'm just working on the final parts of the script. It's a bit like dreaming for me. You sit there, and all the inspiration comes.' The current plan is to commence filming in mid-2024.
During a recent 'Actors on Actors' conversation with Margot Robbie, Cillian Murphy shared his openness to the film concept. While the details are still unfolding, the prospect of witnessing the saga of the Shelby family on the silver screen has fans eagerly anticipating this next chapter in the 'Peaky Blinders' universe.