Cillian Murphy confirmed to return as Tommy Shelby in 'Peaky Blinders' movie

Cillian Murphy is set to don a flat cap once again because it has been confirmed that he's returning for a Peaky Blinders movie.

If you're unfamiliar with Peaky Blinders, it takes place in Birmingham in the UK and picks up after World War One, where the Shelby family set up a betting racket in the area.

I won't spoil it too much for those who haven't seen it, but what starts as a small operation turns into the Shelbys becoming one of the most notorious gangster families in the country.

Murphy takes on the role of Tommy Shelby, the head of the family, with Paul Anderson playing his brother Arthur, and the late Helen McCrory playing the formidable Polly Gray.

Peaky Blinders was an instant hit when it was first released in 2013. Credit: Anthony Harvey/Getty

The series is full of guest appearances from notable actors, such as Tom Hardy, Adrien Brody, and Sam Neill.

Peaky Blinders is very loosely based on a real Birmingham-based gang, though the real history isn't anywhere near as exciting or explosive as what the BBC series portrays.

The show concluded in 2022 but in typical Peaky Blinders fashion, the door was left open for more, and rumors of a movie have been circulating ever since.

It has now been confirmed that one is on the way, and Tommy Shelby will return.

Creator Steven Knight disclosed this thrilling development during an interview with BirminghamWorld at the premiere of his new BBC show This Town.

The movie will be filmed in Birmingham, the home of the Peaky Blinders. Credit: Mike Kemp/Getty

Knight announced: "He [Murphy] is definitely returning for it. We're shooting it in September just down the road in Digbeth."

Scheduled to commence filming at Digbeth Loc Studios in Birmingham later this year, the movie will unfold against the backdrop of World War II, which will bring up unwelcome memories of the past for Tommy and his gang.

As per the Daily Mail, Murphy's commitment to the project was evident in his earlier remarks this year, where he stated: "I have always said that if Knight delivers a script that I know he can deliver, because he is such a phenomenal writer, I'll be there. If we want to watch 50-year-old Tommy Shelby, I will be there. Let's do it."

Murphy is returning as Tommy Shelby. Credit: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty

The actor, fresh off his Oscars win for Best Actor for his role in Oppenheimer, expressed his fondness for portraying Tommy Shelby, describing the character as both exhausting and wildly different from his usual roles.

Are you excited about the Peaky Blinders movie?

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