Draft:Peaky Blinders (film)

Peaky Blinders
Screenplay bySteven Knight
Produced bySteven Knight
Cillian Murphy
Guy Heeley
Caryn Mandabach
Starring
  • Cillian Murphy
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Peaky Blinders is an upcoming period crime drama film from Steven Knight, starring Cillian Murphy. It is a continuation of the British television series of the same name.

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The British television series Peaky Blinders ran for six seasons between 2013 and 2022.[1] Speaking in January 2021, show creator Steven Knight discussed the future of the Peaky Blinders storytelling ahead of the conclusion of the sixth series and suggested a feature-length movie could be produced as continuation of the story.[2] Producers on the film are Knight, Caryn Mandabach, Cillian Murphy and Guy Heeley.[3]

Speaking to Rolling Stone magazine in May 2023, actor Cillian Murphy, who played lead character Tommy Shelby in all six series, indicated a willingness to return to the character, saying "If there’s more story there, I’d love to do it. But it has to be right. Steve Knight wrote 36 hours of television, and we left on such a high. I’m really proud of that last series. So, it would have to feel legitimate and justified to do more."[4] In December 2023, Knight confirmed that he was finalising the script for the film.[5]

In March 2024, Knight confirmed that Murphy would be returning for the film to reprise his role as Tommy Shelby. Principal photography is expected to commence in September 2024, in Digbeth at Knight's Digbeth Loc Studios.[6][7]

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  1. ^ Parkel, Inga (March 21, 2024). "Peaky Blinders boss confirms definitively whether Cillian Murphy will return for new movie". The Indpendent. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  2. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (January 21, 2021). "Steven Knight Talks 'Peaky Blinders' Movie, Writing Kristen Stewart's Lady Diana and Working With Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)". Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (June 6, 2024). "'Peaky Blinders' Firm Caryn Mandabach Productions Acquired By Banijay UK With All 'Peaky' Rights Included". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  4. ^ Newland, Christina (May 11, 2023). "The quiet passion of Cillian Murphy". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Harp, Justin (December 15, 2023). "Peaky Blinders boss has big update on movie spin-off". Digital Spy. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  6. ^ Crampton, Robert (March 21, 2024). "Steven Knight: Peaky Blinders, Cillian Murphy and my new BBC drama". The Times. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  7. ^ Sharf, Zack (March 21, 2024). "Cillian Murphy 'Definitely Is Returning' for 'Peaky Blinders' Movie, Series Creator Says: 'We're Shooting It in September'". Variety. Retrieved March 21, 2024.