December 29, 2024: Steven Knight, the creator and screenwriter of Peaky Blinders, has confirmed that the upcoming Peaky Blinders spin-off film will not be the final chapter of the franchise, teasing that the story could continue with more seasons or additional content in the future. Despite the completion of principal photography for the spin-off, the release date has yet to be officially announced.
In an interview, Knight stated: “Well, it’s interesting you should ask that question because the film is coming out and that won’t be the end. It won’t be the end, let me put it that way. I’m not saying none of it.”
This revelation is particularly interesting considering that Peaky Blinders, the beloved British crime drama series starring Cillian Murphy as the iconic Tommy Shelby, concluded its six-season run in April 2022. While the series wrapped up, fans were left wondering whether this marked the end of Tommy Shelby’s story. Knight’s comments suggest that the Peaky Blinders universe still holds potential for further exploration.
The spin-off film is expected to continue the saga, and photos from the set began to surface online in late September 2023, signaling the commencement of principal photography in the U.K.. Cillian Murphy will reprise his role as Tommy Shelby, and the film will feature a stellar cast, including Rebecca Ferguson (known for her roles in Mission: Impossible and Dune), Barry Keoghan (The Banshees of Inisherin, Saltburn), Tim Roth (Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs), and Stephen Graham (who portrayed Hayden Stagg in the final season of the series).
The spin-off film is set to delve into a new chapter in the Peaky Blinders world, exploring World War II-era England, which would take the story beyond the 1920s timeframe of the series. This provides a fresh context while continuing the saga of the notorious Shelby family, known for their criminal exploits and the distinctive razor blades sewn into their flat caps—an iconic detail that gave the series its title.
The Peaky Blinders franchise has captivated audiences worldwide, and with the promise of more stories to come, fans can look forward to even more action, drama, and intrigue in the world of the Shelby family. The spin-off film may not be the final word on the Peaky Blinders saga, leaving the door open for further expansions of the gritty, compelling world that Steven Knight has created.
