An Oscar-nominated actor becomes the latest star to join the upcomingPeaky Blindersmovie. The Netflix movie will act as the final chapter in Tommy Shelby’s story, picking up with the crime boss after the events of the sixth and final season. Returning lead Cillian Murphy will be joined by an all-star cast featuring Rebecca Ferguson and Barry Keoghan as a pair of new characters. Specificplot details for thePeaky Blindersmovieare being kept under wraps.
While cameras haven’t started rolling on the movie just yet,Deadlinereports that Tim Roth has become the latest addition to thePeaky Blindersmovie. Roth is recognizable for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino inReservoir Dogs,Pulp Fiction, andThe Hateful Eight, and for his performance as Archibald Cunningham in 1995’s historical dramaRob Roy, for which he earned an Academy Award nomination.
Roth has also starred in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Hulk antagonist Emil Blonsky/Abomination,Twin Peaks: The Returnas Gary “Hutch” Hutchens, andTin Staras sheriff Jim Worth. Like his fellowPeaky Blindersnewcomers, Roth’s character is currently a mystery.
What Tim Roth’s Casting Means ForThe Peaky Blinders Movie
New Faces And Familiar Creatives Will Close Out Tommy Shelby’s Story
Roth’s casting is another example of thePeaky Blindersmovie stacking its talent. In addition toRoth’s own fameand Murphy coming off an Oscar win forOppenheimer, both Ferguson and Keoghan are also acclaimed actors. The former earned attention through her breakthrough role inThe White Queen, while the latter earned his own Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for 2022’sThe Banshee of Inisherin. As such,Peaky Blinders' currently confirmed cast has a lot of prestige, putting the movie on track to earn positive reviews and potentially even awards nominations.
New Peaky Blinders Casting Is So Perfect, All My Movie Concerns Just Vanished
After Rebecca Ferguson recently joined the cast of Netflix’s Peaky Blinders film, another exceptional new addition offers a great deal of reassurance.
Furthermore, thePeaky Blindersmovie will also see key creatives reunite behind the screens. Tom Harper will return to direct after helming a few episodes during the show’s run. Furthermore, series creator Steven Knight has returned to pen the script. This ensures that, whilePeaky Blinderswill now be flooded with new faces, the core tone and plot will stay true to the original show.
Our Thoughts on Peaky Blinders' Newest Addition
The Movie Is Still Lacking In Returning Characters
With another newcomer joining the movie, this raises questions about the whereabouts ofexistingPeaky Blinderscharacters. While the series concluded by wrapping up many characters' arcs, there is still a desire to see Tommy return to his loved ones, particularly after whatever happens to him in the movie. As such, it is a bit disheartening to see there hasn’t been a single returning cast member confirmed aside from Murphy.
Nevertheless, Roth’s inclusion is an exciting prospect for the scale ofPeaky Blinders' final story. The main series had no shortage of celebrated actors in supporting roles, including Sam Neil, Tom Hardy, and Anya Taylor-Joy, and it is clear the franchise will end Tommy Shelby’s story with a cast just as star-studded. So far, it appears the movie is in good hands and has the potential to be something special.
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Peaky Blinders is a historical crime drama created and written by Steven Knight and starring Cillian Murphy, Sam Neill, and Helen McCrory. The television show is based on the gang, Peaky Blinders, a group that banded together after the end of World War I.
