- The 'Peaky Blinders' movie is coming
- Many wondered if Cillian Murphy would join
- THIS is what the creator has said
What a film it will be! Creator Steven Knight spills the beans about the upcoming shoot, and fans are on the edge of their seats. Bylines are buzzing, and Twitter's aflutter! Cillian Murphy, the dashing Irish actor who's just snagged an Oscar for his stunning portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer, is heading back to his roots!
"Tommy" is back and he's not playing
That's right, folks – the 'Peaky Blinders' maestro himself, Steven Knight, has confirmed that Murphy will don the iconic flat cap once more as the brooding "Tommy Shelby" in the much-awaited movie.
Knight couldn't contain his excitement when he revealed to Birmingham World that the cameras are set to roll this September in Digbeth, just a stone's throw from where the Shelby saga began. "He definitely is returning for it," Knight declared, sending fans into a frenzy!
Murphy, who's been the talk of Tinseltown with his recent awards season sweep, has kept fans guessing about his return to the gritty streets of post-war Birmingham.
But now, the cat's out of the bag, and the "Shelby" clan's devotees are gearing up for a cinematic treat that's sure to be the talk of the town!
With the shooting location confirmed, Digbeth is set to transform into the backdrop for what's poised to be a blockbuster hit. The anticipation is palpable, and the question on everyone's lips is: How will "Tommy Shelby's" tale unfold on the big screen?
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CNN has reached out to Murphy's reps for the inside scoop, but the silence is as thick as the smoke in the "Garrison Tavern." Stay tuned, folks – this is one story you won't want to miss!