The Peaky Blinders movie is officially happening. Cillian Murphy is set to return as Thomas Shelby in an as-yet-untitled feature film that was confirmed to begin principal photography in September 2024. For fans who followed all six BBC series, this is the continuation they have been waiting for.
What We Know About the Peaky Blinders Film
The movie will be directed by Tom Harper and written by series creator Steven Knight, whose script draws on all 36 episodes of the original run. Murphy is also serving as a co-producer on the project, alongside Knight, Caryn Mandabach, and Guy Heeley. Emily Cook is producing.
Speaking ahead of the shoot, Knight described the film as delivering "an explosive chapter in the Peaky Blinders story" — signalling that audiences can expect the same high-stakes drama that defined the series.
Story: Picking Up After Series Six
The film picks up directly after the sixth and final BBC series, continuing the story of the Shelby family and their struggle for power in Birmingham. While a full cast list had not been released at the time of the article's original publication, Murphy's return as Thomas Shelby was always the central pillar of the project.
The production is filming at Digbeth Loc Studios in Birmingham — a 46,000 sq ft facility founded by Steven Knight himself — as well as on location across the West Midlands. Shooting in the actual Digbeth neighbourhood, which sits at the heart of the show's historical setting, adds further authenticity to the production.
The Show's Legacy
Peaky Blinders premiered in September 2013 and quickly earned critical acclaim alongside its devoted fanbase. It won the BAFTA for Best Drama Series and ran for six series on the BBC. The show is loosely inspired by the real Peaky Blinders gang that operated in early twentieth-century Birmingham.
Its cultural footprint extended well beyond television: the series is widely credited with reviving the flat cap as a fashion item, influencing baby name trends, and spawning a wave of themed bars and events worldwide.
What Comes Next
At the time of publication, no official release date had been confirmed. Production was scheduled to begin in September 2024, with filming based in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. The project carries significant backing — Murphy, Knight, and Mandabach are all attached as co-producers — making this one of the most anticipated British film projects of recent years.
