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Snoop Dogg, pigsty fights and the wrong kind of snow: Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan on making the Peaky Blinders movie
The actors and creator Steven Knight discuss the Shelbys’ big-screen swan song, how fans propelled the show to success, and that undercut
TL;DR
- Barry Keoghan and Cillian Murphy discuss their roles in the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie, with Keoghan playing Tommy Shelby's son, Duke.
- The film picks up in 1940 with Tommy Shelby isolated and dealing with visions, while Duke runs the gang and is involved with a British Nazi agent.
- Murphy recalls a challenging first day of filming in a pigsty with Keoghan, noting the authentic (and unpleasant) nature of the set.
- The success of the Peaky Blinders TV series is attributed to word-of-mouth, a move to BBC One, and acquisition by Netflix, making it available globally.
- Creator Steven Knight reflects on the show's impact, including its influence on baby names, fashion, and even inspiring a division of the Ukrainian national guard.
- Knight is also working on scripts for the new James Bond movie and other projects, while Murphy won an Oscar for Oppenheimer.
- The decision to make a Peaky Blinders film was driven by a desire for unfinished business and the belief that the story deserved a big-screen ending.
- Filming took place at locations like Calke Abbey, which presented challenges due to its historical status and ongoing renovations.
- Murphy describes returning to the role of Tommy Shelby as "like putting on an old pair of shoes" but acknowledges the need for months to prepare mentally and physically.