According to the Daily Mirror, an extra on the Peaky Blinders movie has provided an inside look into filming scenes, including Cillian Murphy's off-camera behavior. The outlet reports that Adam Crolla, who worked as an extra, described his role as non-speaking and noted the large scale of production. He recounted specific scenes, such as a boxing match where he had to react with shock when Tommy Shelby, played by Murphy, entered the ring. Crolla also highlighted Murphy's rehearsal antics, mentioning that during rehearsals, Murphy once used his fingers as a gun and shouted instead of firing a prop, which contrasted with his intense in-character demeanor during actual takes. The extra praised the immersive set at the Liverpool Astoria, describing it as 'incredible' with period-accurate details.
According to research from one source, Peaky Blinders has become one of the most acclaimed TV dramas since its launch in 2013, with the sixth and final season ending in 2022. Show creator Steven Knight confirmed in 2021 that the last chapter of Peaky Blinders would be a film, transitioning the story from the small screen to a cinematic format. This move follows the series' global popularity, with major media reporting that fans were thrilled when Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man arrived on Netflix.
My role wasn't a speaking role.
The film's production details reveal a gradual development timeline, with Steven Knight confirming in 2022 that he was close to finishing the script and anticipated filming would likely begin within 18 months in Birmingham. By late 2023, Knight was still working on the final bits of the script and planned to start shooting in the middle of the next year. Tom Harper directed the film, with a script by Steven Knight, according to research from two sources, and the project is described as a 2026 British crime drama film directed by Harper and written by Knight, based on research from three sources.
Officially titled 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man', according to research from three sources, the film features an ensemble cast including Cillian Murphy alongside Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, Ian Peck, Stephen Graham, Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Jay Lycurgo, and Barry Keoghan, as per research from two sources. The premiere took place at Symphony Hall, Birmingham on March 2, 2026, and the film was released in select cinemas on March 6, 2026, according to research from two sources. Cillian Murphy attended the premiere in Birmingham on that date, along with other stars like Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Roth, as confirmed by research from three sources. The theatrical run was planned for two weeks before heading to Netflix on March 20, 2026, based on research from three sources.
There were over 150 extras on the first day and around 30 on the second day of filming.
Contradictions exist regarding the release status and plot setting of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. On one hand, major media reports that the film has already been out in select cinemas since March 6. On the other hand, research from three sources indicates the film will premiere in theaters on March 6, 2026, for a two-week theatrical run before heading to Netflix on March 20, 2026. Similarly, the plot setting is disputed: major media describes the movie as set in 1920s Birmingham, following Tommy Shelby forced out of retirement to save his son Duke from a Nazi plot to win WWII, while research from three sources states the plot involves Nazi Germany using counterfeit British currency to subdue the UK during the Blitz in November 1940, with Tommy returning to save his son Duke.
The plot summary centers on Tommy Shelby's return to save his son from a Nazi threat, though the specific timeline varies between sources. According to major media, the movie is set in 1920s Birmingham and follows Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy, who is forced out of retirement to save his son Duke Shelby, portrayed by Barry Keoghan, after the youngster gets caught up in a Nazi plot to win WWII. In contrast, research from three sources details a plot involving Nazi Germany using counterfeit British currency to subdue the UK during the Blitz in November 1940, with Tommy Shelby returning to save his son Duke from a Nazi plot.
During the boxing match scene, I had to react with shock and fear when Tommy (Cillian) got in the ring and fired a gun.
The film's conclusion provides closure for the Shelby family, with multiple character deaths marking the end of an era. Major media reports that the film essentially closed the door on the current generation of Shelbys, who met their demises in various ways, including Arthur Shelby, played by Paul Anderson, who is taken out by his younger brother Tommy before the events of the film. Tommy himself finally got the peace he'd been craving for so long after he too died, according to major media, with prior to his death, he was living in exile in an empty mansion with the ghosts of his loved ones and his last true friend, Johnny Dogs, portrayed by Packy Lee.
Symbolically, the ending of The Immortal Man heralds a new era, with fan reception playing a key role in the film's impact. Major media notes that The Immortal Man ended with the sun rising on a new era. Major media also reports that fans were thrilled when Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man arrived globally on Netflix, indicating positive initial reception.
I was instructed to duck and look uneasy as Tommy spoke.
Cast return expectations were high, with Cillian Murphy and Paul Anderson expected to return as Tommy and Arthur Shelby, according to research from three sources. Cillian Murphy attended the premiere in Birmingham on March 2, 2026, along with other stars like Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Roth, as confirmed by research from three sources.
Unknowns persist regarding Cillian Murphy's full off-camera behavior and the film's reception metrics. While Adam Crolla's account provides glimpses, the full extent of his interactions is not detailed. Additionally, how fans and critics have received the film, along with performance metrics, remains unclear.
On the second day, I was simply walking down a staircase behind Tommy in Parliament.
The film's implications are significant, serving as a conclusive chapter for the Peaky Blinders saga. By closing the door on the current generation of Shelbys, as major media reports, The Immortal Man provides a definitive endpoint. The symbolic ending with a new era suggests possibilities for spin-offs or new narratives.
Being an extra mostly involves basic actions rather than detailed direction.
During rehearsals, when Tommy (Cillian) got into the ring, he once used his fingers as a gun and shouted 'bang! bang!' instead of firing a prop.
It was hilarious to see Cillian Murphy's rehearsal behavior compared to how much he stayed in character during actual takes.
I loved seeing other main actors 'fully inhabited their characters', which they did even when not the focus of the scene.
The set at the Liverpool Astoria was 'incredible' and even the tiniest details were considered, like period-accurate coins at a betting table or tickets littered on the floor with real fight schedules.
The set genuinely felt like stepping back in time.
I returned to the role due to a good script and a sense of duty to fans.
Birmingham was one of the stars of the film and fans were a driving force behind the show's success.
The premiere in Birmingham was important for fans and the city and Peaky Blinders cannot be separated.