The wait is over, the Peaky Blinders movie is finally happening and it may be better than we thought
Definitely, Peaky Blinders is one of the best Netflix drama series of recent times. Although there has been much speculation regarding the arrival of a movie, rumors became reality. The giant of streaming officially announced that the production starring Oscar winner Cillian Murphy is in development.
The news has been received with great enthusiasm by fans of the series, especially considering how long they have been waiting for the return of the controversial Tommy Shelby. But the presence of the actor is not the only confirmed participation, with a script created by Steven Knightthe project will be directed by Tom Harper, who was part of the team during the second half of the first season.
The Peaky Blinders faithful are celebrating
In March, Steven Knight's statements caused a media stir. Through an interview with Birmingham World, the creator of the series hinted that a movie was coming. However, so far we have an official confirmation of a study.
Tommy Shelby returns. A Peaky Blinders Film starring Cillian Murphy is coming to Netflix.
“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… pic.twitter.com/eBSYnKqGpA
— Netflix (@netflix) June 4, 2024
Unfortunately, Knight was tight-lipped about the idea of revealing too much information, so no major details regarding the plot and cast are known, beyond a possible development of the story during the period of World War II and the promise of a new chapter filled with lots of drama and intensity.
The creator of the Shelby saga is not the only one excited about the idea. Recently, Cillian Murphy expressed how gratifying it feels to be part of a project that combines the talents of Steven Knight and Tom Harperthis time to bring his iconic character to the film version.
Likewise, the screenwriter stated that his work is dedicated to his followers, and took the opportunity to share his impressions regarding the experience of directing. Peaky Blinders more than a decade ago. According to Harper, although she did not know the impact that the program was going to achieve, she had the feeling that she was on to something big, considering the explosiveness of the plot and the talent of the cast.
Peaky Blinders is one of the best series in history
How did Peaky Blinders become so popular?
Peaky Blinders is one of the most consistent and perfectly designed series of the last decades. We are talking about an authentic gangster family epic that takes us to 20th century England, to show criminal exploits through elegant and visually spectacular scenes. The ferocity of his boss, Tommy Shelby, is beyond compare, delivering a masterclass in style and substance.
The series was first broadcast in 2013 and, since then, has continued to gain popularity, maintaining its relevance, even when its last episode was broadcast on April 3, 2022. Part of its international reach is due to the purchase of the transmission rights by Netflix. In 2014, the giant of streaming He put the story on the screen of millions of people around the world and it became one of his biggest successes. Peaky Blinders boasts of having won the BAFTA for Best Drama.
Throughout its six seasons, it achieved what few series have achieved, becoming a true global phenomenon, thanks to exceptional vision. In the final season, we say goodbye to Tommy Shelby after watching him settle many scores, and leave the family business in the hands of his sister Ada. In this way, we hope that the film shows us the rest of his journey.
In short, knowing that Netflix has given the green light to the Cillian Murphy's return as Tommy Shelby by the end of the year, is very welcome news for fans of the series, especially considering that the project is being directed by Tom Harper. Although not much is known so far, we are left with hypotheses that suggest that it will be set during World War II. While we wait, let's take advantage of the time to enjoy the best spin-off of Peaky Blinders or a true marathon of all its seasons.
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