The upcomingPeaky Blindersmovieis one of the most anticipated around, and Netflix are playing it very smartly by building up the buzz slowly but surely. Today, though, set the internet ablaze as theinternet’s quirky boyfriendBarry Keoghanhas been pictured in costume for the first time and, it’s fair to say, he looks very Peaky Blinders, looking out of a truck in his flat cap.
Keoghan is one of a number of new names to be joining Peaky alongside the series originalsCillian Murphy, Stephen GrahamandSophie Rundle, who played Ada, sister to Oscar-winner Murphy’s Birmingham clan leader Tommy Shelby. Ada was handed the keys to the family business in the series finale. Other newcomers joining the film areTim RothandRebecca Ferguson.
What’s the ‘Peaky Blinders’ Movie About?
Production on thePeaky Blindersmovie has officially kicked off, though details about the plot are still under wraps—unsurprising at this early stage. The sixth and final season of the series came to an end in April 2022, but we know that the story of Tommy Shelby will continue now in the World War II-set narrative.
In an interview withEsquire, creatorSteven Knightdropped some hints, revealing that he has a few clear ideas and a general feel for where the story will head.Knight confirmed the plot would focus on two intertwining storiesbut emphasized his preference to let the story guide itself, which will allow room for unexpected twists. Knight added that while the film will delve into the next generation, it will remain firmly connected to the Shelby family, with Murphy’s Tommy, naturally, taking center stage.
“The film, I know exactly what it’s about. And I know what two stories it’s going to tell,” Knight toldEsquire. “How the story will unfold, I don’t know. What will happen after that, I want that to depend on the film. For all we know somebody is going to pop out—I think I know who it’s going to be. In series six we’re bringing in the new generation, and they are going to be part of what happens in the film. I think it’s finding those actors that you just watch, and you think, there you go. There’s the future.”
Stay tuned for more updates on thePeaky Blindersmovie, now filming inEngland. Until then, fans can revisit all seasons ofPeaky Blinderson Netflix.
Peaky Blinders
A gangster family epic set in 1900s England, centering on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby.
