Irish actor Barry Keoghan has officially joined the ‘Peaky Blinders’ universe.
On Friday, Netflix unveiled the first look at the ‘Saltburn’ actor in the upcoming movie spinoff of the popular gangster series. The photo shows Keoghan driving a truck while wearing the iconic Peaky Blinders cap, a leather jacket, and sporting a fresh cut on his face, hinting at his intense new role.
While fans are buzzing with excitement over the first look, details about Keoghan’s character and the specifics of his role in the film remain under wraps.
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This marks the first time Barry Keoghan will enter the world of ‘Peaky Blinders.’ He will be collaborating with fellow Irish actor Cillian Murphy, who is returning to reprise his iconic role as Tommy Shelby, the fierce leader of the Peaky Blinders gang. Other stars from the original series, including Stephen Graham, Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, and Ian Peck, are also set to return for the film. Additionally, Jay Lycurgo has joined the cast alongside Keoghan.
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The movie will be directed by Tom Harper, who previously helmed several episodes of the series. While much of the plot remains under wraps, it is described as “an epic continuation of the multi-award-winning gangster saga, set in the lawless streets of Birmingham in the 1900s,” according to Variety.
Production on the film began in September, and fans were treated to an exciting glimpse of Cillian Murphy back in character as Tommy Shelby. The script for the “Peaky Blinders” film was written by Steven Knight, who is co-producing alongside Murphy, Caryn Mandabach, and Guy Heeley. Executive producers include Tom Harper, David Kosse, Jamie Glazebrook, Andrew Warren, and David Mason.
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