Key takeaways:
– Barry Keoghan from ‘Saltburn' and ‘Masters of the Air' to star in the ‘Peaky Blinders' movie.
– The film, a Netflix project, also stars Cillian Murphy and Rebecca Ferguson.
– The Peaky Blinders movie is set during World War II.
– Tom Harper, who helmed the TV series' initial episodes, to direct the film.
Exciting news for all Peaky Blinders fans! Barry Keoghan, the talented actor from the controversial Saltburn and this year's well-received project, Apple TV+ hit series, Masters of the Air, is on board for the Peaky Blinders movie. This exciting piece of news came straight from Deadline.
Joining Barry in Netflix's Adaptation
Keoghan will be joining the charismatic Cillian Murphy, the original star of the show. Murphy is currently basking in the success of his Academy Award-winning performance in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. The movie also features Rebecca Ferguson, the talented and versatile actress, who will star alongside Murphy.
The Roles – A Big Mystery
As of now, the roles for both Ferguson and Keoghan remain a mystery. We're all eager to find out more about the intriguing characters they'll be bringing to life in this much-loved franchise.
The Creative Minds Behind the Scenes
Tom Harper, known for his work on Heart of Stone, will be directing the Peaky Blinders movie. Harper's no stranger to the franchise as he directed the final three episodes of the first season. His return is definitely something that has got the fans buzzing.
The screenplay for the movie is being penned by series creator Steven Knight. Knight will also serve as a co-producer along with Murphy, Caryn Mandabach, and Guy Heeley. The executive producers include Harper, David Kosse, Jamie Glazebrook, Andrew Warren, and David Mason.
Where and When?
Production for the movie is set to begin later this year in Digbeth, England. The anticipation is building, and we can't wait to see what visuals and narrative this team will bring to the table.
Story Time – A Sneak Peek
Though the details about the plot are under wraps, Knight did reveal that the story is set during World War II. In an enthusiastic statement, Knight said, “I'm genuinely thrilled that this movie is about to happen. It's set to be an explosive chapter in the Peaky Blinders story.”
Fans, Stay Tuned!
The movie is said to be a fitting conclusion to the TV series. However, Knight also mentioned that other TV shows would continue to explore this part of society and the Shelby family's story.
On his part, Murphy stated, “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.”
Director Harper also expressed his enthusiasm, “When I first directed Peaky Blinders over 10 years ago, we didn't know what the series would become. Peaky has always been a story about family and we can't wait to bring the movie to audiences across the world on Netflix.”
So, as we wait for more updates on this exciting project, remember to stay tuned and keep the Peaky Blinders spirit alive! The movie is set to hit the Netflix platform soon. Let's prepare ourselves for a thrilling ride back into the world of Tommy Shelby and his gang.
