Jamie Bell as Duke Shelby in the ‘Peaky Blinders’ sequel. Photo: Ben Blackall/Netflix.
Preview:
The first image of Jamie Bell in the ‘Peaky Blinders’ sequel series is online.
He takes over the role of Duke Shelby.
This new show is set in the early 1950s.
While generational crime drama ‘Peaky Blinders’ wrapped up its TV run in 2022 and movie ‘The Immortal Man’ effectively closed out one part of the story, creator Steven Knight still has more stories to tell.
And now, via Netflix, we have the first look at one of the main cast members, Jamie Bell, who takes over the role of Duke Shelby (as played by Barry Keoghan in the last couple of seasons and the movie).
What’s the story of the new ‘Peaky Blinders’ series?
Cillian Murphy in ‘Peaky Blinders’. Photo: Netflix.
In this new era of the Peaky Blinders, a decade after World War Two, the race to rebuild Birmingham becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions. This is a city of unprecedented opportunity and jeopardy.
At its blood-soaked heart is Duke Shelby (Bell): older, wiser, more ambitious, and most certainly more dangerous.
‘Peaky Blinders’ sequel series: Steven Knight talks
Steven Knight attends the World Premiere of ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ at Centenary Square on March 02, 2026 in Birmingham, England. Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Netflix.
Here’s Knight talking about the new iteration of his creation:
“I am thrilled that we are announcing a new era of Peaky Blinders, moving the story to post-war Birmingham in the early 50s. We are incredibly fortunate to have Jamie Bell taking the role of Tommy Shelby’s oldest son, Duke, and to have Charlie Heaton also leading the cast. There are more exciting cast announcements to come, and ‘Peaky’ is on the road again.”
(L to R) ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ screenwriter Steven Knight and Tim Roth.
Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking with Tim Roth and screenwriter Steven Knight about their work on ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’, developing the screenplay for the movie, how Roth got involved with the project, his take on his character, working with Cillian Murphy, how Thomas Shelby has changes since the series, and why Knight wants to thank the fans for their devotion.
You can read our full interview below or click on the video player above to watch our interviews with Roth and Knight, as well as director Tom Harper.
Steven Knight attends the World Premiere of ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ at Centenary Square on March 02, 2026 in Birmingham, England. Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Netflix.
Moviefone: To begin with, Steven, can you talk about developing the screenplay and did you always know that this film would be how the ‘Peaky Blinders’ story would end?
Steven Knight: Yeah, the actual details of the story were not set, but I always wanted it to end in the Second World War, and for it to end as a film. In fact, somebody showed me a clip of an interview I did just after the end of the first series, when it was a little BBC Two thing. For some reason, I’m very arrogantly saying, “What I want to do is take this all the way to World War II and I want it to be a feature film.” I’m thinking, “What are you going on about?” But here we are.
Tim Roth attends the World Premiere of ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ at Centenary Square on March 02, 2026 in Birmingham, England. Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Netflix.
MF: Tim, were you a fan of the TV series and what was your first reaction to the screenplay for the movie?
Tim Roth: I hadn’t watched the series at all. I’d worked with Cillian back in the day, and then I’d known him over the years, and we’d given him an award in Cannes and stuff like that. I mean, I was a fan and I loved him, but I hadn’t seen the show. I’d bumped into him when he was filming it over the years, because I’d be in Liverpool, or I’d been in Birmingham or whatever. There was a joy there. Also, the series had a reputation within the acting world of, “Oh, you want to work on that. It’s such fun. The characters are great to play,” and so on. So that happened. But what happened was I texted Cillian after he got his Oscar and told him, “Just keep your head down and run for the hills.” He said, “Doing it. Do you want to do a film?” That was how it happened. He did the same with Barry and I think he got Rebecca on. So, he’s causing some kind of furor in the casting world because he’s actually taking over as a casting director.
MF: What was your first reaction to your character? Did you understand his point of view right away?
TR: I thought he was brilliant. When he was written, he had a different twist to him. He was in the upper classes. I asked these guys if I could flip it and make him more of a normal guy, because I felt If he’s coming out from what seems like a much more normal and regular place, when the mask comes off, its more terrifying. Also, he needs to be able to communicate with Peaky Blinders and they wouldn’t talk to a toff. They wouldn’t talk to an upper-class snob.
MF: Steven, can you talk about how Thomas Shelby has changed since the series and what it was like working Cillian Murphy again?
SK: Always great to work with Cillian, because he’s not only just a brilliant actor, but he leads the line. He’s such a professional, all those things, et cetera, et cetera, but all true with him. I wanted the character to have done something, because Tommy Shelby’s done some bad things over the years, but I wanted to find him, and he’s done something that he cannot forgive himself for, and it’s to do with his family. That guilt is a new thing. Then, I wanted to offer him the opportunity of redemption, the opportunity to be forgiven for what he’s done by doing something good. It’s something good for his son, but it’s also something good for the country. Both acts, both things are done by the same action, which is how the film ends. When you’ve got actors like this that are so good, you can be quite bold in the scope of the emotional territory you’re going for.
(L to R) Cillian Murphy and Steven Knight are reunited on set as production officially starts on the upcoming Netflix film.
MF: Tim, what was your experience like working with Steven and director Tom Harper on this project?
TR: They gave us the space, which is a rarity nowadays, especially. Usually, all screen time is taken up with people speaking, or the music, or both. Cillian was talking about this this morning. You never get moments of silence to play. It’s a very rare thing now. I mean, there’s a history of that in the show and in the film. It rears its head well. So, we could watch each other without it being cut. We could just take the time. I think that makes it more cinematic, and a more beautifully told story. I wish it was in the cinemas longer, I must say. But there’s a community out there and they got it now. So, they get paid back and it’s lovely.
MF: Finally, Steven, as you know, fans of the series are very excited for this movie to finally be released. Have you felt that fan anticipation since the series ended?
SK: I mean, the fans have been the engine of this whole thing. They’ve been the energy behind it. It was not massively publicized when it first started. It wasn’t promoted heavily. Fans found it. I think when people find something for themselves, it increases the loyalty to it and people get evangelical about it. They want other people to know how good it is. So that’s what happened with this. We really wanted the energy of the fans to not diminish. So, we knew there was a timescale to this. We wanted to get the film out there. But what I have noticed is there was a lot of anticipation, people who wanted it. But something new has happened. There’s an increasing amount of energy and fandom going on with the film. Like back home in England, you can’t get a ticket. It’s sold out everywhere and in Birmingham, there’s a cinema that’s doing four shows a day, starting at 8:00 AM, and you still can’t get a ticket. So, what we wanted to do from the very beginning was reward the fans with a film that’s in theaters where people can go and watch it together. They can dress accordingly if they wish but share the emotion at the end. That’s what’s happening, so there’s a new level now.
What is the plot of ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’?
After his estranged son (Barry Keoghan) gets embroiled in a Nazi plot, self-exiled gangster Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) must return to Birmingham to save his family — and his nation.
Who is in the cast of ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’?
Ever since Tommy Shelby rode off into the sunset to start a new life in ‘Peaky Blinders‘ fans have been asking for more. This is certainly one of Cillian Murphy’s most memorable roles and so seeing him return to the franchise for one last hurrah is nothing short of exciting. With a title as well loved as this one, it was important for ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ to fit into this world and feel warranted, rather than a cash grab. Thankfully, from just the first few minutes, it was clear this film was made to complete the story – and it does just that.
Director Tom Harper worked on the first season of ‘Peaky Blinders’ so it was only fitting to see him return to direct ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’. He knew this world already, even if it had been a while since he was immersed in it, and he does a brilliant job weaving in new characters and celebrating the old ones.
Storywise, this movie is brilliant. Even though the series felt wrapped up enough, there were certainly some unanswered questions and longing to know what happened down the line for Tommy Shelby. ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ does a great job of not only providing these answers, but delivering an interesting, entertaining, and action-packed story. It is important to mention that the emotional moments are always allowed to breath. They are never overshadowed by the action.
Cillian Murphy was born to play Tommy Shelby. Fans of the series already know this but for those that were not convinced yet, ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ solidifies it. He is absolutely brilliant in this film. He knows this character inside and out, and is a natural on screen.
Barry Keoghan, who plays Tommy’s gypsy son Duke, is a great addition to this world. He is a talented actor who always gives one hundred and ten percent to his roles, and this is no exception. He fits into this world perfectly, and his scenes opposite Cillian Murphy ooze with chemistry. The two of them are brilliant together.
Then there is Rebecca Ferguson. Another fantastic actor who never phones in a performance. She also fits into this world well. We meet her early on and it is impossible not to relate to her from that very moment.
‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ is sure to make fans of the series very happy. It continues Tommy Shelby’s story, picking up a few years down the road from the series finale, in a way that, simpy put, just makes sense. Everything comes back around to the beginning, bringing this story full circle. It is well acted, well shot, and will have viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ receives a score of 87 out of 100.
What is the plot of ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’?
Birmingham, 1940. Amidst the chaos of WWII, Tommy Shelby is driven back from a self-imposed exile to face his most destructive reckoning yet. With the future of the family and the country at stake, Tommy must face his own demons, and choose whether to confront his legacy, or burn it to the ground. By order of the Peaky Blinders….
Who is in the cast of ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’?
By order of the Peaky Blinders… Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) is back. Production officially starts on the upcoming Netflix film.
Preview:
The first images from the ‘Peaky Blinders’ movie are online.
Cillian Murphy is aboard to star and produce.
Show creator Steven Knight wrote the script and Tom Harper will direct.
It has been quite the wait for ‘Peaky Blinders’ fans eagerly anticipating the movie based on the acclaimed crime drama.
The show aired its final season in 2022 and it wasn’t until this June that a spin-off movie was confirmed.
The wait –– at least for some activity on the film –– is finally over, and the cameras are now rolling on the Netflix-backed movie, which will see the return of Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, the head of a criminal family.
With show creator Steven Knight writing the script and Tom Harper (who has some experience on the show) directing, the first pictures –– featuring Murphy and Knight –– are now online.
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What’s the story of ‘Peaky Blinders’?
Cillian Murphy in ‘Peaky Blinders’. Photo: Netflix.
The series, which began life on Britain’s BBC Two in 2013, is a crime drama centered on a family of mixed Irish Traveler and Romani origins based in Birmingham, England, starting in 1919, several months after the end of World War I.
It’s named after the Peaky Blinders street gang and their ambitious, cunning crime boss Shelby. The show has since run for six seasons.
Netflix, spotting an opportunity to pick up a well-loved series, snagged the rights in 2014 and it has since gone on to win multiple awards.
In case you’re wondering, the “peaky blinders” referred to the gang’s sartorial efforts. distinctive fashion sense, including colorful clothing and peaked newsboy caps. At the time, “peaky” was a common term for flat caps with a peak, and “blinder” was a Birmingham slang term for someone who looked dapper. In less legal terms, they were also infamous for pulling the brims of their caps down when they attacked someone so as not to be recognized.
What will the ‘Peaky Blinders’ movie be about?
Cillian Murphy in ‘Peaky Blinders’. Photo: Netflix.
When we last saw Tommy Shelby, he had killed off his cousin Michael (Finn Cole) and rode off into the sunset on a white steed after handing the reins of the family business to sister Ada (Sophie Rundle).
Nothing has been officially released about the movie’s plot yet, though Knight has previously suggested that it’ll chronicle the gang’s efforts during World War II.
Who is joining Cillian Murphy in the ‘Peaky Blinders’ movie?
Rebecca Ferguson in ‘Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One’ from Paramount Pictures and Skydance.
The rest of the cast is yet to be announced, but there has been plenty of speculation that the likes of Rundle, Paul Anderson, Finn Cole, Natasha O’Keefe, and Harry Kirton, who play members of the Shelby family, could all show up.
(L to R) Cillian Murphy and Steven Knight are reunited on set as production officially starts on the upcoming Netflix film.
Here’s what Steven Knight said about the start of production:
“I’m thrilled to see the cameras rolling on this new chapter of the ‘Peaky Blinders’ story, set during World War II. The country is at war, and so, of course, are our Peaky Blinders.”
And this is director Tom Harper’s statement:
“There’s a great feeling of anticipation and excitement amongst our outstanding cast and crew. We’re grateful to the fans for getting us to this point and believe this next chapter is going to deliver something extraordinary.”
When will the ‘Peaky Blinders’ movie be on screens?
Netflix has yet to confirm either a theatrical release or a launch date for the movie on its servers.
Cillian Murphy in ‘Peaky Blinders’. Photo: Netflix.
Stephen Graham in ‘A Thousand Blows’. Photo: Disney+.
Preview:
‘Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight has unveiled new period drama ‘A Thousand Blows’
The Disney/Hulu backed show is set in the violent world of boxing in 1880s London.
Two seasons have already been shot, with the first due next year.
Steven Knight is not a man to wait around. Even as the big screen follow-up to long-running period drama ‘Peaky Blinders’ is in the works, the prolific writer/producer has a number of irons in the proverbial fire.
And Hulu/Disney+ have now provided the first images of one of those irons –– another trip back in time to historical England, this time the melting pot of London’s East End and the unscrupulous world of illegal boxing in ‘A Thousand Blows‘.
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What’s the story of ‘A Thousand Blows’?
‘A Thousand Blows’. Photo: Disney+.
The new show stars Malachi Kirby as Hezekiah Moscow, who finds himself thrust into the vibrant and violent melting pot of post-industrial revolution London’s East End from Jamaica.
Drawn into the criminal underbelly of the thriving boxing scene, he meets Mary Carr (Erin Doherty), leader of The Forty Elephants –– the notorious all-female London gang –– as they battle for survival on the streets.
As Hezekiah sharpens his new skills, he comes up against Sugar Goodson, played by Stephen Graham, a seasoned and dangerous boxer and the two are soon locked into an intense rivalry that spills out way beyond the ring.
Here’s what Knight says about the show:
“The love and care that went into this thrilling production is evident on screen from the first moment. What makes the story we tell all the more compelling is that it is based on the lives of real people who lived extraordinary lives in extraordinary times.”
Who else is in ‘A Thousand Blows’?
‘A Thousand Blows’. Photo: Disney+.
The cast for the show also includes Alec Munroe, Jason Tobin as Mr. Lao and James Nelson-Joyce as Edward “Treacle” Goodson.
The Forty Elephants includes Hannah Walters as Eliza Moody, Darci Shaw as Alice Diamond, Nadia Albina as Verity Ross, Morgan Hilaire as Esme Long, Jemma Carlton as Belle Downer and Caoilfhionn Dunne as Anne Glover.
Disney clear has confidence in this one, as two seasons –– though viewers in Britain will naturally refer to them as series –– have already been in the ring for the new boxing drama.
The first batch of six will land on Hulu domestically and Disney+ next year, with the second season/series hitting at a later date.
Steven Knight attends the ‘All The Light We Cannot See’ New York special screening at Paris Theater on October 30, 2023 in New York City. Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Netflix.
Cillian Murphy in ‘Peaky Blinders’. Photo: Netflix.
Preview:
Netflix has greenlit a ‘Peaky Blinders’ movie.
Cillian Murphy is aboard to star in and produce.
Series creator Steven Knight wrote the script.
There has been a lot of chatter in the last couple of years about a movie based on British series ‘Peaky Blinders’, which became a bit hit in the States thanks to its Netflix deal.
Now the crime series, based on the exploits of a gang in 1900s England is officially getting the movie treatment via Netflix, with the streaming service greenlighting the project.
Recent ‘Oppenheimer’ Oscar winner Cillian Murphy will be back to star as Tommy Shelby and will produce the movie alongside show creator (and movie scriptwriter) Steven Knight.
British director Tom Harper (who actually handled the second half of the show’s first season), will call the shots starting later this year.
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What’s the story of ‘Peaky Blinders’?
Cillian Murphy in ‘Peaky Blinders’. Photo: Netflix.
The series, which began life on Britain’s BBC Two in 2013, is a crime drama centered on a family of mixed Irish Traveler and Romani origins based in Birmingham, England, starting in 1919, several months after the end of World War I.
It’s named after the Peaky Blinders street gang and their ambitious, cunning crime boss Shelby. The show has since run for six seasons.
Netflix, spotting an opportunity to pick up a well-loved series, snagged the rights in 2014 and it has since gone on to win multiple awards.
In case you’re wondering, the “peaky blinders” referred to the gang’s sartorial efforts. distinctive fashion sense, including colorful clothing and peaked newsboy caps. At the time, “peaky” was a common term for flat caps with a peak, and “blinder” was a Birmingham slang term for someone who looked dapper. In less legal terms, they were also infamous for pulling the brims of their caps down when they attacked someone so as not to be recognized.
What will the ‘Peaky Blinders’ movie be about?
Cillian Murphy in ‘Peaky Blinders’. Photo: Netflix.
When we last saw Tommy Shelby, he had killed off his cousin Michael (Finn Cole) and rode off into the sunset on a white steed after handing the reins of the family business to sister Ada (Sophie Rundle).
Nothing has been officially released about the movie’s plot yet, though Knight has previously suggested that it’ll chronicle the gang’s efforts during World War II.
“It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me. It is very gratifying to be recollaborating with Steven Knight and Tom Harper on the film version of ‘Peaky Blinders’. This is one for the fans.”
This is what Harper had to say:
“When I first directed ‘Peaky Blinders’ over 10 years ago, we didn’t know what the series would become, but we did know that there was something in the alchemy of the cast and the writing that felt explosive. ‘Peaky’ has always been a story about family — and so it’s incredibly exciting to be reuniting with Steve and Cillian to bring the movie to audiences across the world on Netflix.”
And finally, here’s Steven Knight:
“I’m genuinely thrilled that this movie is about to happen. It will be an explosive chapter in the ‘Peaky Blinders’ story. No holds barred. Full-on Peaky Blinders at war.”
When will the ‘Peaky Blinders’ movie be on screens?
Netflix has yet to confirm either a theatrical release or a launch date for the movie on its servers.
Cillian Murphy in ‘Peaky Blinders’. Photo: Netflix.
“Peaky Blinders” Season 5 is off and running, adding more stars for its premiere in 2019.
According to Deadline, Season 5 finds the world thrown into turmoil by the financial crash of 1929. Opportunity and misfortune are everywhere. When Tommy Shelby MP (Cillian Murphy) is approached by a charismatic politician with a bold vision for Britain, he realizes that his response will affect not just his family’s future but that of the entire nation.
The series, which streams on Netflix in the U.S. just added several names to the Season 5 cast:
Sam Claflin(“The Hunger Games,” “Adrift”) Brian Gleeson (“Phantom Thread,” “Logan Lucky”) Anya Taylor-Joy(“Split,” “The Witch”) Neil Maskell (“Happy New Year,” “In Darkness”) Kate Dickie (“The Cry” “The Witch”) Cosmo Jarvis (“Calm With Horses,” “Lady Macbeth”) Emmett J Scanlan (“Butterfly,” “Safe”) Elliot Cowan (“The Spanish Princess”) Charlene McKenna (“Ripper Street”) Andrew Koji (“Warrior”) Daryl McCormack (“A Very English Scandal”)
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No character descriptions have been revealed yet. Previously announced returning cast members include Cillian Murphy, Helen McCrory and Paul Anderson, plus Sophie Rundle, Finn Cole, Kate Phillips, Natasha O’Keeffe, Aidan Gillen, Jack Rowan, Charlie Murphy, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Harry Kirton, Packy Lee, Ned Dennehy, Ian Peck, and Benjamin Zephaniah.
The fifth season of “Peaky Blinders” is filming now, and if you need proof, we’ve got it.
The crime drama TV show’s official Twitter account shared a first-look photo on Thursday, Oct. 4, along with the good news that the show is making progress and continuing to improve.
“We’re back, by the order of the Peaky Blinder,” the tweet says. “Tommy, Polly, Arthur and the whole family are officially back in filming Series 5 of #PeakyBlinders right now across the UK.”
We're back, by order of the Peaky Blinders.
Tommy, Polly, Arthur and the whole family are officially back in filming Series 5 of #PeakyBlinders right now across the UK. Here's a first look. pic.twitter.com/pie7oFAWMk
As you can see above, the first-look photo shows Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy), the leader of the titular gang and now a Member of Parliament. He’ll deal with big challenges during the upcoming season, with consequences that could affect all of Britain. Executive producer Caryn Mandabach teased that the story is only getting “more fascinating and more relevant with every chapter,” according to Deadline, meaning it should be the best yet.
It will still be a while before we get to see whether or not we agree with Mandabach. Season 5 started filming in September and isn’t expected to premiere until 2019.
