Peaky Blinders is a British period crime TV film created by Steven Knight. Set in Birmingham, England, it follows the exploits of the Peaky Blinders crime gang in the candid aftermath of the First World War. The fictional gang is loosely placed on a real urban youth gang of the same name that was alive in the city from the 1880s to the 1910s. The film centers on the family of gang leader Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy) and Tommy’s younger brother, Arthur (Paul Anderson). In 2014, the film was reportedly picked up by HBO and Cinemax for US adoption.
The Hollywood Reporter had reported that DC Comics and Warner Bros. have turned down a Peaky Blinders treatment from Steven Knight, writer of the original film. WB released a statement saying: “The studio is staying in business with Steven Knight but we are not developing the project further.” Knight’s TV producer partner, Jamie Glazebrook said: “Steven wrote this as an original piece for television. The good news is it’s not dead and there are other places it can go.”
Do you know about the release date of Peaky Blinders Film:
As of now, no release date is declared as fans have to wait for 2 more years. The shooting of the film is going to start this year and we have to wait for its trailer. Cillian Murphy played the role of Thomas Shelby, Paul Anderson played the role of Arthur Shelby, Helen McCrory played the role of Aunt Polly, Sam Neill played the role of Chief Inspector Chester Campbell and Tom Hardy dubbed a voiceover in one episode.
Here is the plot of Peaky Blinders Film discussed:
A gangster family epic set in 1900s England, centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of the caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby. The film is based on the real Peaky Blinders gang that operated in Birmingham, England during the 1920s. It is a BBC Two production created by Steven Knight.
The story: The film begins in 1920s Birmingham, as Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) works hard to protect his family’s criminal empire. He enlists the help of Gordon (Sam Neill), an ambitious and fiery Chief Inspector of Police who has been trying to take down Tommy since he joined the gang. The two men have a long history together when they were both young soldiers in World War I.
The Name of Cast & Characters of Peaky Blinders Film:
- Cillian Murphy as Thomas “Tommy” Shelby.
- Natasha O’Keeffe as Elizabeth “Lizzie” Shelby (née Stark)
- Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby.
- Sophie Rundle as Ada Thorne (née Shelby)
- Kate Phillips as Linda Shelby.
What inspired the director to write Peaky Blinders Film?
The film is inspired by real-life gangsters and the director Steven Knight has said, “It was a little bit like writing Shakespeare. If you are going to write this family drama, you want to get it right. I wanted to write about a family, but I didn’t want to write about their business and what they did for a living. So I sort of found a way of getting my way in.”
What is the story behind Peaky Blinders Film?
The film was written by Steven Knight, who was inspired by his grandfather’s stories. The film is set in Birmingham, England in the aftermath of the First World War. The film centers on the family of gang leader Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy) and Tommy’s younger brother, Arthur (Paul Anderson).
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What are the awards for Peaky Blinders Film?
The film has won several awards such as the BAFTA TV Award for Best Drama film. It also won two British Academy Television Craft Awards for Best Writer – Drama (Knight) and Best Director – Fiction (David Caffrey), and two IFTA Awards for Best International Drama film.
What is the storyline of the Peaky Blinders Film?
The storyline is inspired by the real-life Peaky Blinders gang in Birmingham, England. The gang was led by master welder Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy), and they used razor blades sewn into the peaks of their caps to stab people. The gang’s subsequent area, shot in grainy black-and-white film and mostly featuring the Shelby family, is a rundown part of Birmingham.
How many seasons have been made of Peaky Blinders?
The film has been commissioned for six seasons which is not completed yet. The shooting is going to start this year and we have to wait for its trailer.
