The iconic flat cap is back. Cillian Murphy has officially returned to his legendary role as the razor-sharp gangster Tommy Shelby for the highly anticipated film 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man'. Fans of the global phenomenon series were gifted the first teaser trailer on Christmas Eve, setting the stage for Shelby's next chapter.
First Look: A Haunting Teaser Trailer
The newly released trailer plunges viewers back into Tommy Shelby's dark world. It opens with a haunting question posed over a montage of Shelby in a forest, a graveyard, and a home: "Whatever happened to Tommy Shelby?" The sound of a ringing phone punctuates the scenes, each ring revealing a new, often violent, glimpse of the future.
We see flashes of brutal fights, a warehouse filled with men raising their hands in unison, and infernos engulfing buildings. In a defining moment, Shelby responds to the central question with the loaded statement, "I'm not that man anymore." The teaser also confirms the return of familiar faces and introduces new ones, including a glimpse of Oscar-winner Barry Keoghan.
What We Know About The Film's Story & Cast
The film picks up shortly after the series finale, which saw Tommy Shelby walking away into self-imposed exile. Set against the backdrop of World War 2 in 1940s Birmingham, the story will force the legendary mobster to confront his deepest fears and make a monumental decision that will define his legacy.
The cast is a powerhouse ensemble. Alongside Murphy and Keoghan, the film features Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, Ian Peck, Jay Lycurgo, and Stephen Graham.
Release Strategy and Murphy's Thoughts
Discussing his return, Cillian Murphy shared that the character of Tommy Shelby never truly left him. He expressed his enthusiasm for reuniting with creator Steven Knight and director Tom Harper, calling the project "very gratifying" and emphatically stating, "This is one for the fans."
Mark your calendars for a unique release pattern. 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' will first arrive in select theatres on March 6, 2025, for a two-week exclusive window. Following this, it will be available for streaming worldwide on Netflix starting March 20, 2025.
