March 12th 2024.
Cillian Murphy, our beloved star of Peaky Blinders, has been dropping hints about his possible involvement in the highly anticipated movie adaptation of the hit BBC series. The actor, known for his riveting portrayal of Thomas Shelby, has kept fans eagerly waiting for any news about his return to the role.
For those who may not know, Cillian played the iconic character from 2013 until the final season ended in 2022. Since then, there has been much speculation about a feature film that would continue the story of the notorious crime gang operating in post-World War I Birmingham. And finally, the creator and writer of Peaky Blinders, Steven Knight, confirmed that a movie was indeed in the works.
However, despite Knight's previous statement that the project would begin filming in 2024, there has been no official confirmation of a finished script or filming schedule. And to add to the excitement and anticipation, it is not yet clear if Cillian will reprise his role as Thomas Shelby, as he has been teasing his involvement in the movie multiple times.
So, what do we really know about the Peaky Blinders movie? Last year, Knight revealed that he was still working on the script for the spin-off and that filming was planned to start in the middle of this year. In celebration of the show's 10th anniversary, he also promised fans that "the story is not yet over."
While not much has been revealed about the plot, Knight previously stated that the movie would end with the first air-raid siren in Birmingham in 1939, an event that was never shown in the TV series. This has led fans to speculate that it may happen in the movie instead.
In a 2022 interview with The Agency, Knight also gave a little more insight into the film, saying, "I know what the story is and I'm writing at the moment. It's a very specific story, that's based on a true story from the Second World War and will be told in the 'Peaky' way."
But, of course, the big question on everyone's mind is whether Cillian will be returning to play Thomas Shelby in the movie. In September 2022, Knight revealed that the actor was set to reprise his role in the big screen adaptation. And since then, Cillian has been asked about the movie countless times. In an interview with the Daily Star, Knight expressed his excitement about Cillian's return, calling him a "phenomenal actor and human being."
However, in a more recent interview, Cillian joked that he was tired of being asked about the movie all the time. But he did express his love for the character and his willingness to return if the script was up to par. And at the Oscars this week, he even hinted that he may have changed his mind, stating that he is always looking forward to the next project and not feeling sentimental about past work.
So, while we may not have a definite answer yet, one thing is for sure - Cillian Murphy's performance as Thomas Shelby has left a lasting impact on fans and the industry alike. And since the series ended in 2022, the actor has been keeping busy with other projects, such as his Oscar-winning role as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer." He is also set to appear in the upcoming movie "Small Things like These."
But for those of us who still can't get enough of Cillian as Thomas Shelby, all six seasons of Peaky Blinders are available to stream on BBC iPlayer. And who knows, maybe we'll get some more updates on the movie soon. Until then, we'll just have to patiently wait and see what the future holds for our favorite crime gang.
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