Cillian Murphy and Steven Knight reunite on the set of PEAKY BLINDERS film which has started production today

Photographer credit: Robert Viglasky

Production has commenced today on the highly anticipated feature film, an epic continuation of the multi-award-winning gangster saga, set in the lawless streets of Birmingham in the 1900s. Cillian Murphy reprises his role as the iconic 'Tommy Shelby' in the film written by the show's creator, Steven Knight, who produces alongside Patrick Holland, Cillian Murphy and Guy Heeley. The film will be made in association with BBC Film.

Writer and Producer Steven Knight said: "I'm thrilled to see the cameras rolling on this new chapter of the Peaky Blinders story, set during World War II. The country is at war, and so, of course, are our Peaky Blinders."

Director Tom Harper said: "There's a great feeling of anticipation and excitement amongst our outstanding cast and crew. We're grateful to the fans for getting us to this point and believe this next chapter is going to deliver something extraordinary."

Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, and Barry Keoghan are confirmed to star alongside Cillian Murphy, with further cast yet to be announced.

ABOUT PEAKY BLINDERS FILM

Cast: Academy Award(R) winner Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer, A Quiet Place Part II); Rebecca Ferguson (Dune, Mission Impossible); BAFTA winner Barry Keoghan (Saltburn, The Banshees of Inisherin) and Academy Award(R) nominee Tim Roth (Reservoir Dogs, The Hateful Eight).

Director: Tom Harper (Heart of Stone, Wild Rose)

Writer: Steven Knight (Dirty Pretty Things, Locke)

Producers: Steven Knight, Patrick Holland, Cillian Murphy and Guy Heeley

Executive Producers Include: Tom Harper, David Kosse, Jamie Glazebrook, Caryn Mandabach and Andrew Warren

The plot and further casting remain tightly under wraps.

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