Steven Knight’s gangster show Peaky Blinders was first screened on TV almost a decade and has had an indelible effect on our culture. From themed gin bars to men asking for a Peaky Blinders trim at the barbers, it’s clear that the BBC show has left its mark.
The final series of the show aired in February 2022 after a gap of almost three years following delays caused by the pandemic and the untimely death of one of the show’s main cast Helen McCrory who played Aunt Polly with the finale airing in April.
Following the end of the TV series Knight noted his desire to transfer the Peaky Blinders tale onto the big screen and confirmed a film will follow the final series. The film has now been in the works for several months with the writer confirming that filming will begin soon. With that in mind, here’s everything we know about the film so far.
When will the film be made.
Knight has confirmed that the script is now finished with production expected to begin in early next year and a potential release date in Spring 2024.He told the BBC We’re going to start shooting that early next year in Digbeth in Birmingham on location and in the studio. We should have that ready for Spring 2024.
What about the cast. Will Cillian Murphy be in it.
The cast for the film hasn’t been confirmed yet but Cillian Murphy who of course plays leading man Thomas Shelby has hinted he could be involved and the show’s ending certainly left the door open for a possible return.In the finale which aired in April last year Tommy spends much of the final episode preparing for death following a tuberculoma diagnosis. After tying ups some loose ends Tommy retires bidding goodbye to his loved ones but he then receives a message from his deceased daughter Ruby providing him with some clarity.
It’s then revealed that tuberculoma diagnosis was actually a ploy orchestrated by fascist Oswald Moseley with the help of Dr Holford. Despite finding out about the scam Tommy decides to spare the doctor’s life and eventually leaves on his white horse, preparing for a new life.
Murphy was also recently asked during an interview with TodayFM in October 2022 about the script and the upcoming film. He said: I ve still not read it the script but that’s the plan the plan is to make a film and to continue the story but in the cinematic world rather than on the television. The television part of the story is finished. If there’s more stories to tell I’m there. I just haven’t read it yet but it’s close apparently.
What will the film be about and who will be in it.
Previously Knight touched on the plot for the movie revealing plans for the film to be set during the second World War. He said Peaky in this incarnation comes to an end Knight said about series six. But we’re doing a film which will also carry on the family and the stories into the Second World War.
In a recent interview with Esquire, he added The film I know exactly what it’s about. And I know what two stories it’s going to tell. How the story will unfold I don’t know. What will happen after that, I want that to depend on the film. For all we know somebody is going to pop out I think I know who it’s going to be.
During the interview Knight also hinted at who will be in the movie saying In series six we’re bringing in the new generation and they are going to be part of what happens in the film. I think it’s finding those actors that you just watch and you think, there you go. There’s the future.
Liverpudlian actor Stephen Graham has made his Peaky Blinders debut in series 6 as has Amber Anderson who plays Lady Diana Mitford, and James Frecheville who stars as Jack Nelson meaning all three could feature in the film based on Knight’s comments.
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