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Netflix set to produce "Peaky Blinders" film featuring Cillian Murphy as lead actor

Cillian Murphy's portrayal of gang leader Tommy Shelby in the show "Peaky Blinders" is a noteworthy achievement. Netflix recently revealed plans for a film adaptation of the widely acclaimed series.

Cillian Murphy as gang boss Tommy Shelby in the series "Peaky Blinders"
Cillian Murphy as gang boss Tommy Shelby in the series "Peaky Blinders"

Successive Triumphs - Netflix set to produce "Peaky Blinders" film featuring Cillian Murphy as lead actor

Word is out that there are future plans for a "Peaky Blinders" film, now officially approved by Netflix. Cillian Murphy will be reprising his iconic role as Tommy Shelby, the Birmingham gang leader. The announcement was made by "Deadline."

The movie is said to begin filming shortly and be directed by Tom Harper, previously the director of the show's first season. Steven Knight, the show's creator, is working on the script while Cillian Murphy will also be producing. "It seems like Tommy Shelby isn't done with me yet," says Murphy. "I'm excited to collaborate with Steven Knight and Tom Harper again on adapting 'Peaky Blinders' into a movie. It's all for the fans."

Cillian Murphy to film "Peaky Blinders" movie

Initially reported in March by "Birmingham World," Stephen Knight shared that filming for the upcoming film would commence in the autumn. Plot details and additional casting information have yet to be revealed. However, Knight had previous hinted that the movie would be set during World War II.

"Peaky Blinders" originally launched on the BBC back in 2013, gaining global acclaim. The show centers around the Shelby family, located in Birmingham, who form the notorious gang known as the Peaky Blinders. The series cast includes Cillian Murphy, Paul Anderson, and Sophie Rundle, concluding in its sixth season in 2022.

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  1. The news of a "Peaky Blinders" film starring Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby was confirmed by Netflix, following the success of the BBC series.
  2. Steven Knight, the creator of "Peaky Blinders," is working on the script for the upcoming film, and will also be producing alongside Cillian Murphy.
  3. In an interview, Cillian Murphy expressed his excitement to collaborate with Steven Knight and Tom Harper again, saying, "It seems like Tommy Shelby isn't done with me yet."
  4. Fans of "Peaky Blinders" can look forward to seeing Cillian Murphy in his role as Tommy Shelby, as the film is set to begin filming soon, following the announcement on Netflix.

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