Cillian Murphy Returns as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders Film – Release Date, Plot & Exclusive Photos Revealed

Irish actor Cillian Murphy, fresh off his 2026 Oscar win, is officially stepping back into his fan-favorite role as Tommy Shelby for a feature-length Peaky Blinders film that begins shooting this month and is currently titled “The Immortal Man.” Series creator Steven Knight confirmed that cameras will roll in Birmingham and on location across Northern England, with a planned cinematic release in late 2027. Knight says the movie will pick up after the explosive series finale, thrusting Shelby into the political chaos of post-Depression Britain while World War II looms—a time period the team has long teased but never fully explored on screen. Murphy’s return reunites him with Peaky mainstays Paul Anderson and Sophie Rundle, while Oscar-winning cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema boards the project to give the big-screen version a darker, war-torn aesthetic. The Peaky film isn’t the only project keeping Murphy booked. Industry sources indicate he is also attached to the third and final installment of Danny Boyle’s zombie saga, “28 Years Later,” which is eyeing a 2027 shoot and positions Murphy’s Jim as a reluctant leader in a decimated London. Meanwhile, Murphy’s recent compact thriller “Steve,” applauded for its relentless 85-minute runtime, has found a streaming home on Prime Video and continues to rack up critical buzz. Analysts say Murphy’s packed slate underscores a strategic pivot toward franchise-grade storytelling after the success of Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.” With two high-profile sequels on deck and a prestige streaming thriller in circulation, the 50-year-old actor is leveraging peak search interest to cement his status as one of cinema’s most bankable chameleons. Fans eager for set photos and casting announcements are urged to follow official Peaky Blinders social channels, as production offices in Digbeth are expected to open their doors to local extras by early October. Expect leaks, teasers and that signature Shelby flat cap to start dominating timelines—and search results—very soon.