The film 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' has been released in cinemas and is set for a Netflix release, according to reports. Sources indicate it takes place nearly a decade after the conclusion of series six of the television show, featuring an aging Tommy Shelby emerging from voluntary exile to confront his son Erasmus 'Duke' Shelby, who is played by Barry Keoghan and has reportedly taken over the family's criminal operations. Ahead of the Netflix release, Cillian Murphy participated in a Reddit AMA, where he discussed his character's psyche.
' To inhabit the character, Cillian Murphy reportedly uses an extensive, ever-growing playlist, with some music from this playlist incorporated into the show's score and some not. In the series, sources indicate that Tommy Shelby's suicidal thoughts culminated in an attempted suicide at the end of season five after a failed assassination attempt on Oswald Mosley, with his wife Lizzie and brother Arthur intervening to save him. The film will reportedly reveal whether Tommy Shelby has regained his desire to survive during World War II.
Tommy Shelby does not have a specific death wish but became unafraid of death due to his profoundly altering World War I experiences.
The film had a cinema release on March 6, as confirmed by multiple sources, and it will be released on Netflix on March 20, providing broader access to audiences worldwide. Expanding on the film's narrative, it explores Tommy Shelby's internal conflicts as he re-enters a world changed by time and family dynamics, with Duke Shelby's rise to power adding tension to their confrontation. Cillian Murphy's AMA provided deeper context, highlighting how Tommy's wartime trauma shaped his resilience and moral ambiguity, themes central to the franchise.
The use of Murphy's playlist underscores the actor's methodical approach to portraying Tommy's complex emotions, blending personal inspiration with the show's musical identity. The film's release strategy, with a theatrical run followed by streaming, aims to maximize viewership while honoring the series' dedicated fanbase. This continuation addresses lingering questions from the TV series, particularly Tommy's mental state and the Shelby family's legacy, set against the backdrop of World War II's looming threats.
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