Oscar-Winner Cillian Murphy Returns as Tommy Shelby in High-Stakes WWII Thriller The Immortal Man

Stephen Knight, the mastermind behind Peaky Blinders, has made a bold claim about the show’s upcoming film spin-off, The Immortal Man, asserting that it features “the best cast you can possibly get in one place.” This daring statement comes as Knight discusses the much-anticipated movie, which stars Cillian Murphy in his first role since his Oscar win for Oppenheimer.

The show, which concluded its sixth season in 2022, follows Murphy’s iconic portrayal of Tommy Shelby, a complex gangster-turned-businessman in post-World War I Birmingham, England. Now, the story that captivated audiences for years is set to continue on the big screen, but with a new twist. Rather than a seventh season, Peaky Blinders will wrap up with a feature-length film, The Immortal Man.

In an exclusive interview with The Independent, Knight expressed his excitement about the film’s progress. “What fans can expect is something completely phenomenal,” he said. “We’ve got the best actors and the best cast you could possibly get in one place.” He added that Murphy’s performance in the film was “remarkable,” calling it his best yet, especially following his Oscar-winning turn as J. Robert Oppenheimer.

The film will introduce several new faces, including Barry Keoghan, Tim Roth, and Rebecca Ferguson, all of whom Knight claims “excel” in their roles. These fresh additions have only heightened anticipation among Peaky Blinders fans eager for the next chapter in Tommy Shelby’s story.

Set during the early years of World War II, The Immortal Man will see Tommy Shelby confronting new challenges, particularly the looming threat of Nazi Germany. Knight teased that the movie will delve deeper into Tommy’s personal demons while also exploring the political and wartime tensions of the era. “Britain was alone, fighting against Germans and the Italians before America joined the war. So, he’s in a very perilous situation,” Knight explained, providing a glimpse into the high-stakes plot.

Fans have already begun to voice their excitement, with some praising the title The Immortal Man on social media. However, Netflix has yet to announce a release date for the movie, leaving fans to eagerly await more details.

In addition to the film, Knight hinted at the possibility of more Peaky Blinders content in the future, given the intense demand for stories from the Peaky universe. “There is such a voracious appetite for the Peaky world. So I feel that we continue it,” he remarked, suggesting that the Peaky Blinders story might not be finished just yet.

With the film’s release on the horizon, the question remains: Can Tommy Shelby survive the tumultuous world of war and politics, or will his past finally catch up with him? Whatever the outcome, one thing is certain—The Immortal Man promises to be a gripping continuation of the beloved Peaky Blinders saga.