The Peaky Blinders are back! Netflix has officially greenlit a film sequel to the popular period crime drama, with Cillian Murphy reprising his role as Tommy Shelby.
The announcement comes after much speculation about the future of the popular period crime drama.
Murphy will also serve as an executive producer on the film, which will be directed by Tom Harper and written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. Filming is expected to begin later this year.
“It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me,” Murphy said in a statement. “It is very gratifying to be recollaborating with Steven Knight and Tom Harper on the film version of Peaky Blinders. This is one for the fans.”
The Peaky Blinders film will follow the Shelby family in the aftermath of the events of the sixth and final season of the television series. Details about the plot are still under wraps, but fans can expect the film to be a thrilling and action-packed conclusion to the Shelby saga.
The original Peaky Blinders series was a critical and commercial success, earning numerous awards and accolades. The show’s gritty portrayal of Birmingham’s criminal underworld in the aftermath of World War I has captivated audiences around the world.
The news of the Peaky Blinders film is sure to excite fans of the series. With Murphy, Knight, and Harper returning, the film is poised to be a fitting end to one of television’s most popular dramas.
