Barry Keoghan joins cast of Peaky Blinders movie

The Birmingham gang welcomes a newcomer.

What do Barry Keoghan And Cillian Murphybesides their Irish nationality? They will soon be on the bill for the same production. The actor of Saltburn, The Eternals And Dunkirk joins the Peaky Blinders in the film that is to conclude the story of the Shelby clan. Excellent news for fans of the series created by Steven Knight. Nominated for Oscars and Golden Globes for The Banshees of InisherinKeoghan is a major reinforcement for the Birmingham gang.

Delighted, the actor took the opportunity to share on his Instagram story some photos taken with his elder. The two actors, who have already worked together on Dunkirk Christopher Nolan, know each other well and have always supported each other publicly.

Barry Keoghan's arrival follows that of Rebecca Ferguson, which was made official a month ago. She was then the first addition to the cast to accompany Cillian Murphy's return as the charismatic leader of the Peaky Blinders clan, Tommy Shelby, whom he has played since the first season aired in 2013. When the film came to fruition, the actor fromOppenheimer had declared:

“I think Tommy Shelby isn't done with me yet… It's very rewarding to be working with Steven Knight and Tom Harper again on this film adaptation of Peaky Blinders.”

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Details about the plot remain shrouded in mystery. However, logically, it should take place after the events of season 6, the last of the series, and follow the group during World War II. Filming is scheduled to begin in September.

At the helm is Tom Harper, who has already directed several episodes of the series, and on the screenplay is Steven Knight, the creator of the Peaky Blinders:

“I'm so excited that the film is going to be made. It's going to be an explosive chapter in the Peaky Blinders story. No holds barred. Just Peaky Blinders at war.”

Barry Keoghan will be back in the cast of Birda film by Andrea Arnold presented at the last Cannes Film Festival, which is scheduled for release on January 1, 2025 in France. As for the series Peaky Blindersit is still available on Netflix.