Peaky BlindersMovie: Everything the Cast Has Said About the Upcoming Film

Mar. 15, 2025

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Now,Peaky Blindersis getting the movie treatment, with Knight tellingVarietyin 2021 that the film was in “development.” He added, “It’s a fully formed idea and it has a beginning, middle and end. And I think it’s going to be a fitting conclusion to the story told so far.”

In March 2024, Knight gave another exciting update forPeaky Blindersfans, tellingBirmingham Worldthat shooting would begin in September. In June, Netflix confirmed thatthe movie is on the way, sharing a photo of the scripton X(formerly Twitter).

Creator Steven Knight says filming will begin in September 2024

Steven Knight in 2023.Ian West/PA Images/Getty

Ian West/PA Images/Getty

On top of creatingPeaky Blinders, Knight also created the popular game showWho Wants to be a Millionaire, wrote the Princess Diana biopicSpencerand developed the Netflix seriesAll the Light We Cannot See.

Despite his busy schedule, Knight remains committed to making aPeaky Blindersmovie. In 2022, when speaking to theHeart Breakfastpodcast, Knight said he was almost finished writing the movie’s script, saying, “Yes, I’m writing it right now. I’m nearly done writing it, and we’re going to shoot it … I’m setting up some film and television studios in Digbeth in Birmingham.”

That same year, Knight and thePeaky Blinderscast did a group interview withEsquireto give an oral history of the series. During the interview, Knight said that the new cast members who joined the show in season 6 would be integral to the potential film’s plot.

“In series six we’re bringing in the new generation, and they are going to be part of what happens in the film, " Knight said. “I think it’s finding those actors that you just watch and you think, there you go. There’s the future.”

In 2023, he gave even more details about the film,telling theRadio Timesthat it is set during World War II and that audiences should “expect the unexpected.”

Later that year, Knight toldRadio Timesmagazine he was “just working on the final bits of it” and planned to start shooting in the middle of 2024. It looks like his timeline wasn’t too far off, because when he talked to Birmingham World in March 2024, he said they were on track to start filming in the fall.

“We’re shooting it in September just down the road in Digbeth,” he said.

Since the end ofPeaky Blinders, Murphy has occasionally discussed returning to his memorable character — but only if it feels right.

“If there’s more story there, I’d love to do it. But it has to be right," the Oscar winner toldRolling Stonein May 2023. “Steve Knight wrote 36 hours of television, and we left on such a high. I’m really proud of that last series. So, it would have to feel legitimate and justified to do more.”

A few months later, Murphy commented on the rumored project again, tellingRadio Timesmagazine in July 2023, “That’s probably the worst thing aboutPeaky Blinders– getting asked about the movie all the time!”

He continued, “I would love to do a movie if there’s more story to tell. I’ll wait and see but I have no update for you on that.”

Murphy’s role in the movie was confirmed in March 2024, when Knight told Birmingham World that the actor was “definitely returning for it.”

When Netflix confirmed that aPeaky Blindersmovie is coming, the streamer shared a quote from Murphy in a post on X.

In October 2024, Harper toldTudumthat it was “incredibly exciting” to work with Murphy and Knight again.

“There’s a great feeling of anticipation and excitement amongst our outstanding cast and crew,” he said. “We’re grateful to the fans for getting us to this point and believe this next chapter is going to deliver something extraordinary.”

Sophie Rundle joked she’d be the “last” to know about the film

Sophie Rundle in ‘Peaky Blinders’.Matt Squire / ©Netflix / Courtesy Everett

Sam Claflin said he “would love to revisit” his character, Oswald Mosley

Sam Claflin in 2023.Jon Kopaloff/Getty

Jon Kopaloff/Getty

During anappearance onWatch What Happens Livein 2023, an audience member asked Claflin if he had any information about the rumoredPeaky Blindersfilm.

“I do not know anything,” the actor replied. “I believe it’s happening, I haven’t had a call myself. I would love to revisit that character … that’s literally all I can say, unfortunately.”

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As for whether she’d be interested in joining the cast of a potential film, Phillips replied, “Of course, hell yeah, I would be thrilled if Steven Knight wants to bring Linda into the film. Yes, please!"

Knight is introducing new characters

While several original cast members are expected to be a part of the film, Knight has also recruited new faces.

source: people.com