The Immortal Man (film) explained

Director:Tom Harper
Screenplay:Steven Knight
Distributor:Netflix
Language:English

The Immortal Man is an upcoming historical fiction gangster film directed by Tom Harper and written by Steven Knight. It is a continuation of the British television series Peaky Blinders (2013–2022), and stars Cillian Murphy, Stephen Graham, Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, and Ian Peck reprising their roles, alongside Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Jay Lycurgo, and Barry Keoghan.

The film will be distributed by Netflix.

Cast

Production

The British television series Peaky Blinders ran for six seasons between 2013 and 2022.[1] Speaking in January 2021, show creator Steven Knight discussed the future of the Peaky Blinders storytelling ahead of the conclusion of the sixth series and suggested a feature-length film could be produced as a continuation of the story.[2]

Speaking to Rolling Stone magazine in May 2023, actor Cillian Murphy, who played lead character Tommy Shelby in all six series, indicated a willingness to return to the character, saying "If there’s more story there, I’d love to do it. But it has to be right. Steve Knight wrote 36 hours of television, and we left on such a high. I’m really proud of that last series. So, it would have to feel legitimate and justified to do more."[3] In December 2023, Knight confirmed that he was finalising the script for the film.[4]

In March 2024, Knight confirmed that Murphy would be returning for the film to reprise his role as Tommy Shelby. Principal photography was expected to commence in September 2024, in Digbeth at Knight's Digbeth Loc Studios.[5] [6] Producers on the film are Knight, Caryn Mandabach, Murphy, and Guy Heeley.[7] In July 2024, Rebecca Ferguson joined the cast.[8] In August, Barry Keoghan joined the cast, with Netflix handling the distribution.[9] In September, Tim Roth and Jay Lycurgo joined the cast.[10] [11] By October, Stephen Graham, Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, and Ian Peck would reprise their roles from the series.[12] [13]

Reports in September 2024 suggested that filming would take place in October 2024 in St Helens, Merseyside with the title set to be The Immortal Man.[14]

Filming

Principal photography began on September 30, 2024, at Digbeth Loc Studios in Birmingham, and at West Midlands.[15] The aforementioned filming in St Helens is taking place at the former Pilkington Watson Street works.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Inga. Parkel. The Indpendent. Peaky Blinders boss confirms definitively whether Cillian Murphy will return for new movie. 21 March 2024. 21 March 2024.
  2. Web site: Ramachandran. Naman. 21 January 2021. Steven Knight Talks 'Peaky Blinders' Movie, Writing Kristen Stewart's Lady Diana and Working With Netflix (EXCLUSIVE). 21 March 2024.
  3. The quiet passion of Cillian Murphy. Rolling Stone. 21 March 2024. Christina. Newland. 11 May 2023.
  4. Web site: Peaky Blinders boss has big update on movie spin-off. Digital Spy. 21 March 2024. Justin. Harp. 15 December 2023.
  5. Web site: Steven Knight: Peaky Blinders, Cillian Murphy and my new BBC drama. The Times. 21 March 2024. 21 March 2024. Robert. Crampton.
  6. Web site: Cillian Murphy 'Definitely Is Returning' for 'Peaky Blinders' Movie, Series Creator Says: 'We're Shooting It in September'. Variety. 21 March 2024. Mar 21, 2024. Zack. Sharf.
  7. Web site: Tartaglione . Nancy . June 6, 2024 . 'Peaky Blinders' Firm Caryn Mandabach Productions Acquired By Banijay UK With All 'Peaky' Rights Included . 6 June 2024 . Deadline Hollywood.
  8. Web site: Rebecca Ferguson Joins Cillian Murphy In 'Peaky Blinders' Movie At Netflix. Deadline Hollywood. 25 July 2024. 25 July 2024. Nancy. Tartaglione.
  9. Web site: Peaky Blinders Movie: Barry Keoghan Joins the Cast Alongside Cillian Murphy. Netflix Tudum. August 29, 2024. August 29, 2024. Anne. Cohen.
  10. Web site: 'Peaky Blinders' Movie: Tim Roth Latest To Join Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson & Barry Keoghan In Netflix Feature. Deadline Hollywood. September 25, 2024. September 25, 2024. Nancy. Tartaglione.
  11. Web site: 'Peaky Blinders' Netflix Movie Titled 'The Immortal Man'; Adds Tim Roth and Jay Lycurgo. Whats on Netflix. 30 September 2024. Kasey. Moore. 26 September 2024.
  12. Web site: Stephen Graham To Star In 'Peaky Blinders' Movie. Deadline Hollywood. October 10, 2024. Max. Goldbart. October 10, 2024.
  13. Web site: 'Peaky Blinders' Movie Adds Host Of Series Stars Including Sophie Rundle; Jay Lycurgo Also Joins Cast Of Netflix Feature. Deadline Hollywood. October 11, 2024. Nancy. Taratglione. October 11, 2024.
  14. Web site: Is Peaky Blinders Netflix movie going to be filmed in St Helens?. Sthelensstar. 29 September 2024. 27 September 2024.
  15. Web site: 'Peaky Blinders' film starring Cillian Murphy begins production. Screen Daily. September 30, 2024. September 30, 2024.
  16. Web site: 2024-10-08 . Filming for movie The Immortal Man begins at former Pilks site . 2024-10-11 . St Helens Star . en.

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