Barry Keoghan is revving up for some serious mischief in the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie! That’s right, the 31-year-old actor, fresh off his Saltburn spotlight, is joining the gang—and we’re already placing bets on how many hats he’ll steal on set.
The news dropped a few weeks back, and Peaky die-hards have been losing their collective minds ever since. Why? Well, it’s not just because Barry’s stepping into the shadowy world of Birmingham’s finest gangsters, but also because he’ll be sharing the screen with none other than Oscar-winner and professional cheekbone model, Cillian Murphy! Yep, Tommy Shelby himself is back and ready to glare ominously at anyone who gets in his way. Cue intense violin music.
While sipping on what we can only assume was a pint of something very British, Barry spilled a few beans about the project during the 2024 Toronto Film Festival. When asked if he’d read the script, Barry gave us a classic, “Would I be in it if I hadn’t read it?” response. Translation: “Duh, I read it, loved it, and it’s gonna be more epic than a showdown at the Garrison Pub on a Friday night.”
Now, here’s where things get spicy—Barry’s role is still top-secret. That’s right, we’ve got a mystery on our hands! Will he be a dashing new gangster, a long-lost Shelby cousin, or perhaps… the guy who finally figures out how to properly wear a flat cap without it flying off in a dramatic breeze? Only time (and maybe Steven Knight’s script) will tell.
Speaking of scripts, the genius behind the original series, Steven Knight, is back at the typewriter, probably muttering cryptic lines like, “By order of the Peaky Blinders!” while sipping tea with a smirk. And don’t forget Tom Harper, who directed a few episodes of Season 1—he’s back too, likely polishing his “intense stare into the distance” camera shots for maximum drama.
Oh, and if that wasn’t enough to keep you on the edge of your seat, the film is reportedly set during World War II. Because, you know, what’s a Peaky Blinders movie without a little global conflict to spice things up?
Stay tuned for more updates, and in the meantime, start practicing your best Brummie accent. You’ll need it when Barry Keoghan, Cillian Murphy, and the whole Shelby crew return to the big screen!
