Tim Roth, the Oscar-nominated actor, is the latest big star to join the cast of the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie on Netflix. This cast is becoming quite impressive. According to Deadline, Roth will star alongside well-known actors Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson, and Barry Keoghan in this eagerly awaited continuation of the famous BBC series.
While the specifics of Roth’s role, along with those of Ferguson and Keoghan, are not yet revealed, it is confirmed that Murphy will return as Tommy Shelby, the leader of the gangster family from Birmingham.
Roth is famous for his roles in Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, and Rob Roy, for which he received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He will soon be seen as Abomination in Captain America: Brave New World.
The movie is written by Steven Knight, who created the show. Knight will also produce the project along with Caryn Mandabach, Murphy, and Guy Heeley. The executive producers include Harper, David Kosse, Jamie Glazebrook, Andrew Warren, and David Mason, with the film being produced in partnership with BBC Film.
What Is the Peaky Blinders Movie About?
Details about the film are still kept secret, which is common for upcoming projects. However, Knight mentioned in an interview with Esquire that he has some ideas and a general feeling of what the plot will be. The story is expected to revolve around two main narratives.
Knight prefers to let the film guide the direction of the story, but it is likely to show the next generation of characters while staying connected to the Shelbys, with Tommy Shelby being a key character, as expected. Here’s what he said about the film’s direction during his conversation with the Esquire:
“The film, I know exactly what it’s about. And I know what two stories it’s going to tell. How the story will unfold, I don’t know. What will happen after that, I want that to depend on the film.
For all we know somebody is going to pop out – I think I know who it’s going to be. In series six we’re bringing in the new generation, and they are going to be part of what happens in the film. I think it’s finding those actors that you just watch, and you think, there you go. There’s the future.”
Stay tuned for more news about Peaky Blinders, as production on the movie will start very soon. You can watch all seasons of Peaky Blinders on Netflix.
