Snoop Dogg, pigsty fights and the wrong kind of snow: Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan on making the Peaky Blinders movie

March 13, 2026

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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.

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