Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan Discuss Filming the Peaky Blinders Movie

The Peaky Blinders film, ‘The Immortal Man’, picks up six years after the series finale, set in 1940 Birmingham under the threat of Nazi bombing. Cillian Murphy reprises his role as Tommy Shelby, now secluded in his country mansion and struggling with opium and visions of deceased relatives, while Barry Keoghan joins the cast as Duke, Tommy’s unpredictable and ruthless son. The article details the casting process, with Murphy and creator Steven Knight personally inviting key actors, including Tim Roth and Rebecca Ferguson. The film includes intense sequences, such as a pigsty fight, reflecting the gritty realism the show is known for. Peaky Blinders’ success is attributed to strong word-of-mouth, Netflix’s global reach, and its ensemble cast, including Tom Hardy and Helen McCrory. The series has influenced British culture, from popularising names like Arthur and Ada to inspiring cosplay events and tourism in the West Midlands. Knight recounts international admiration, including from Snoop Dogg and the Ukrainian national guard, highlighting the show’s cultural impact. Filming faced challenges, such as weather issues at Calke Abbey and strict preservation rules, but the cast immersed themselves in their roles. The film marks the end of the main Peaky Blinders story on the big screen, though a spin-off series set in the 1950s is in production.