'Another Oscar W incoming': 'Peaky Blinders' fans in frenzy as Cillian Murphy returns in movie adaptation

Murphy, who just snagged his first Oscar for 'Oppenheimer', earlier won over fans with his performance in 'Peaky Blinders'
PUBLISHED MAR 22, 2024
Cillian Murphy to play Thomas Shelby in movie adaptation of 'Peaky Blinders' (PeakyBlinders/IMDB, FilmMagic)
Cillian Murphy to play Thomas Shelby in movie adaptation of 'Peaky Blinders' (PeakyBlinders/IMDB, FilmMagic)

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: 'Peaky Blinders' enthusiasts got some exciting news recently when it was confirmed that Cillian Murphy was gearing up for a movie based on the popular BBC series.

Murphy, who just snagged his first Oscar for his role in 'Oppenheimer', has already won over fans with his performance in 'Peaky Blinders' that ran from 2013 to 2022.

Murphy achieved another milestone by winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as J Robert Oppenheimer in the movie named after the character. In his acceptance speech, he also honored peacemakers from different parts of the world.

There has been a buzz about Murphy possibly stepping into the shoes of James Bond after Daniel Craig's departure from the franchise. Fans of Murphy can't contain their excitement at the prospect of seeing him as the iconic spy on the silver screen.

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 08: Cillian Murphy attends
Cillian Murphy  will begin shooting for 'Peaky Blinders' later this year (GettyImages)

Cillian Murphy set to return as Thomas Shelby in 'Peaky Blinders' movie

Murphy is officially on board for the movie adaptation of the hit BBC series 'Peaky Blinders'. Known for his role as gangster Tommy aka Thomas Shelby, Murphy will reunite with the rest of the cast for filming later this year.

Creator Steven Knight broke the news during an interview with Birminghamworld at the premiere of his new BBC show 'This Town'.

Knight had been working on the script for the movie and had kept fans guessing about Murphy's involvement. But now, the confirmation is here, with Knight declaring, "He is definitely returning for it. We're shooting it in September just down the road in Digbeth."



 

As per Birminghamworld, Knight also expressed his admiration for Murphy, especially after his recent Academy Award win for his role in 'Oppenheimer'.

He stated, "It was so deserved. I mean he's brilliant, and he's such a great human being and he leads the line when we're shooting and he's so level-headed and straightforward. He deserves everything he gets."

Set during the Second World War, the 'Peaky Blinders' movie will start filming in September at Digbeth Loc Studios in Birmingham.

Murphy has previously shown his eagerness to return to the role of Tommy Shelby, emphasizing "I have always said that if Knight delivers a script that I know he can deliver because he is such a phenomenal writer, I'll be there. If we want to watch 50-year-old Tommy Shelby, I will be there. Let's do it," as per the Daily Mail.

Internet users say Cillian Murphy will have another Oscar with 'Peaky Blinders' movie

A user wrote, "Another Oscar W incoming"



 

Another user wrote, "That would break the all time records."



 

A user commented, "My man is eyeing for an another Oscar🎥🏆".



 

Another user commented, "the Lord has blessed us beyond comparison".



 

A user stated, "OMG yes please, by the order of peaky blinders".



 

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