‘Peaky Blinders’ Movie Is Set to Film This Fall, Says Steven Knight

The big picture

• Peaky Blinders
  The movie is scheduled to shoot in September, promising a bigger budget than the series and an all-star cast.
• Cillian Murphy will reprise his role in the film, after winning an Oscar
  Oppenheimer
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• Details about the film's plot are under wraps, but Steven Knight hints at focusing on the next generation of characters while staying tied to the Shelbys.

The Peaky Blinders world will once again light up screens around the world with the news that Steven Knight is developing a film sequel. After six seasons, the series ended two years ago and fans around the world enjoyed it after it came to Netflix. In an interview with NME while talking about his new BBC series This TownKnight shared an update on the film's progress, confirming that the September shooting window was still on track, saying:

“It's going to happen. It's going to happen this September. I'm just putting the finishing touches on it, which will continue until the day before we start shooting. But we're here. We've got everything set up, we've got all the commitments we need, we're ready to go. I think the film film is going to step up again, and it's going to be great for Peaky fans to be able to come together in one place and see it possible. Cillian [Murphy] it's really ready So I can't wait for it to start rolling.”

Between the end of the series and now, Cillian Murphythe lead, has seen his career advance after winning an Academy Award for his performance J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolanthe blockbuster movie of 2023 Oppenheimer. Knight confirmed that Murphy was on board for the film, confirming one of the biggest pieces for the film. He said that he and Murphy still communicate about the film, and Murphy expressed excitement about reprising a character he had played for nearly ten years. Knight was thrilled with Murphy's Oscar win, saying:

“Isn't it amazing? I'm so happy for him because he deserves it. After every award she won, she would text and say, “I really can't wait to be doing.”
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.' Confirming that none of this would change what we do next.”

What will the movie “Peaky Blinders” be about?

Details about the film are yet to be released. Knight teased to Esquire that he had a rough idea of ​​what it would be. It will focus on two stories, but he wants the film to dictate the direction of those stories. The film will likely follow the next generation of characters, but will still be tied to the Shelbys with Thomas at the helm. See what he had to say.

“The movie, I know exactly what it's about. And I know what two stories he will tell. How the story will unfold, I don't know. What happens next, I want it to depend on the movie. For all we know, someone will come out, I think I know who it will be. In the sixth series we will introduce the new generation, and they will be part of what happens in the film. I think it's finding those actors that you just look at and think, there you are. There is the future.”

What feelings did you think fans would experience while watching the film? “I hope they're shocked and delighted and horrified and then delighted again and then shocked again!” Knight said.

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