The first image of Oscar-nominated actor Barry Keoghan in the highly anticipated Peaky Blinders film has been released, creating a stir among fans. Known for his roles in Saltburn and The Banshees of Inisherin, Keoghan is pictured wearing the iconic flat cap as he leans out the side of a car in a gritty, industrial setting. Although details about Keoghan’s character remain under wraps, excitement is high as he joins Cillian Murphy, who reprises his role as the infamous Birmingham gangster Tommy Shelby.
Returning cast members from the acclaimed BBC series include Stephen Graham as Hayden Stagg, and Sophie Rundle as Ada Thorne, the only Shelby sister. New faces joining the ensemble include Dune star Rebecca Ferguson and Pulp Fiction actor Tim Roth. The film shifts focus to the Shelby family as they navigate World War II, promising a fresh chapter of the Peaky Blinders saga.
In 2023, Keoghan won a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor for The Banshees of Inisherin, with further acclaim for his roles in Saltburn and Calm With Horses. While the release date for the Peaky Blinders film has yet to be announced, fans are eagerly awaiting this new cinematic expansion of the beloved series.
