Actors Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan, alongside creator Steven Knight, are set to bring the iconic Shelby family saga to the silver screen. They’ve shared insights into the much-anticipated film, the devoted fanbase that propelled the series to global success, and the enduring appeal of that distinctive undercut haircut.
A memorable exchange occurred in June 2023 when Barry Keoghan reached out to Cillian Murphy with a Father’s Day greeting. The two actors had previously collaborated six years prior on the film “Dunkirk.” Keoghan expressed his admiration for Murphy and Colin Farrell, noting, “Cillian and Colin are people I admire greatly, and always keep in touch with.” Soon after, Murphy’s reply landed in Keoghan’s inbox: “Thank you. Would you like to play my son in Peaky Blinders the movie?”
While Murphy’s recollection of the initial contact differs slightly – he believes he was the one to initiate the conversation, much like he did when casting Tim Roth and Rebecca Ferguson for other projects – he graciously allows Keoghan’s version of events to stand as the official account.