The tale of the gangsters from Birmingham is far from over. Thanks to Netflix, Peaky Blinders will return in a feature film exploring what happens next to Tommy Shelby and his feisty family.
Created by the BBC, the series was a huge hit that shot Cillian Murphy, who starred as the leader of the Peaky Blinders gang, into the limelight. The audience immediately fell in love with the tough, cunning and covered-in-stylish-clothes Tommy Shelby, as he navigated through the gangster underworld of post-First World War England.
Tommy, of course, wasn’t the only great character in the series. The grim world of Peaky Blinders was populated by many fascinating personalities, such as Aunt Polly (Helen McCrory), Arthur Shelby (Paul Anderson) and Alfie Solomon (Tom Hardy).
Interestingly, the show reignited interest in the fashion of the 1920s – the iconic gangster outfits consisting of tailored suits, overcoats and flat caps have attracted the attention of fashion lovers.
Considering all of the above, it’s no wonder that Netflix decided to create a movie spin-off of the series. To recreate its vibe, familiar names were hired to work on the film. The script for the Peaky Blinders movie was written by the show’s creator, Steven Knight, while Tom Harper was hired as a director.
If you want to learn more about the film, keep reading our round-up.
What is the title of Peaky Blinders movie?
The project currently remains untitled. Netflix will likely reveal the film’s title in the coming months.
When is the Peaky Blinders movie coming out?
For now, it’s unknown when the movie will premiere. According to the BBC, production will start up in September 2024 in Digbeth, in central Birmingham, England.
Considering the shooting period and the time needed for post-production and advertising, we estimate the film could debut in early 2026.
Spoilers for the Peaky Blinders series below.
What is the Peaky Blinders movie plot?
The film will be a direct sequel to the series, but plot details are being kept under wraps for now.
The series Peaky Blinders ended in 2022, and the season 6 finale could be described as enigmatic. After fighting an IRA battle and killing Michael, Tommy, suffering from a tumour in his lungs, decides to commit suicide. However, he is dissuaded from this step by the ghost of Ruby, his deceased daughter, thanks to whom Tommy realises that the diagnosis given to him was false.
In the final scene of season 6, Tommy rides off into the hills on a white horse, leaving his burning wagon behind, intent on starting a new life.
It’s unclear whether the film will pick up the story right after the series ends or whether there will be a time jump. However, we’ll undoubtedly see Tommy returning to gangster life.
Who stars in the Peaky Blinders movie?
By order of the Peaky Blinders, Netflix is gathering a really impressive cast for its project.
Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy will reprise his iconic role of Tommy Shelby. He will star alongside Rebecca Ferguson, who recently appeared as Lady Jessica in Dune 2. Netflix is keeping it a secret for now who she’ll play.
Barry Keoghan is another exciting addition to the cast. The Irish actor, whose career skyrocketed after memorable performances in The Banshees of Inisherin and Saltburn, has been cast in an undisclosed role.
Netflix hasn’t yet announced which series actors will return to their roles, However, we expect that the film will feature:
- Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby Jr
- Harry Kirton as Finn Shelby
- Sophie Rundle as Ada Thorne
- Natasha O’Keeffe as Lizzie Shelby
- Conrad Khan as Duke Shelby, Tommy’s illegitimate son
- Billy Jenkins as Charles Shelby, Tommy’s son
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Gina Gray
- Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong
- Packy Lee as Johnny Dogs
Sadly, we won’t see the return of Helen McCrory, who starred as Aunt Polly, one of the most recognisable characters from the series – she passed away in 2021. In the series, Polly was killed by the IRA. Aberama Gold and Barney Thompson were also killed, so we won’t see Aidan Gillen and Cosmo Jarvis, who played these characters, in the film either.
Michael, portrayed by Finn Cole, is also not expected to return in the movie, as he was shot dead by Tommy in season 6. We will also not see Tommy’s daughter Ruby, who died as a result of tuberculosis.
