The first image has been revealed of thePeaky Blindersmovie.Peaky Blinderswas originally a Netflix show that ran for six seasonsfrom 2013 to 2022. Since then, a follow-up movie toPeaky Blindershas been announced. ThePeaky Blindersmovieis directed by Tom Harper, written by Steven Knight, and features a leading cast that includes returning star Cillian Murphy, and new actors to the franchise that include Rebecca Ferguson, Barry Keoghan, and Tim Roth.
Now,Netflixhas revealed a first look image of thePeaky Blindersmovie that shows Murphy’s return as Tommy Shelby. The actor is wearing a dark-colored suit and standing against a brick wall background. In addition to revealing this photo, Netflix announced that thePeaky Blindersmovie has officially begun production. The set photo was accompanied by a picture of Murphy and Knight sitting side by side in set chairs. Netflix captioned the photos with “By order of the Peaky Blinders… Tommy Shelby is back.” Check out the images from Netflix, below:
What This Announcement Means For Peaky Blinders' Release Date
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While the news ofPeaky Blinders' filming start is exciting,there is very little information revealed about the film in this photo. For one, the image provided is a solo shot ofCillian Murphy, and does not include any of the other actors in the film adaptation. While it is great to see Murphy return as Tommy Shelby, audiences have already seen what the actor looks like in the role. As a result, seeing Murphy in the part is nothing new for those familiar withPeaky Blinders.
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ThePeaky Blindersannouncement alsodid not comment directly on what the release date would be for the upcoming movie. The start of production is a good sign, however, that thePeaky Blindersmovie could come sometime next year. It will still have to film, publicize, and go through post-production, however, so a 2025 release date will probably come in the second half of the year.
The Peaky Blinders Plot Is Still Unknown
The Peaky Blinders Movie Is A Sequel
Beyond neglecting to include any otherPeaky Blindersactors in the image, the Netflix announcement keeps the plot of thePeaky Blindersstill vague. Writer Knight has previously said toRadioTimesthat the movie will be"about a sort of untold story that happened in the Second World War, which Peakys are going to be involved in." While this is a catalyst for an interesting story, the minutia of what is in this plot is still unknown. As news evolves about thePeaky Blindersmovie, I will be particularly watching out for the plot details and the roles of the talented new leads.
Peaky Blinders
Cast
Peaky Blinders is a historical crime drama created and written by Steven Knight and starring Cillian Murphy, Sam Neill, and Helen McCrory. The television show is based on the gang, Peaky Blinders, a group that banded together after the end of World War I.
