Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan Discuss the Upcoming Peaky Blinders Movie
Actors Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan, alongside creator Steven Knight, are set to bring the iconic Shelby family saga to the silver screen. They've shared insights into the much-anticipated film, the devoted fanbase that propelled the series to global success, and the enduring appeal of that distinctive undercut haircut.
A memorable exchange occurred in June 2023 when Barry Keoghan reached out to Cillian Murphy with a Father's Day greeting. The two actors had previously collaborated six years prior on the film "Dunkirk." Keoghan expressed his admiration for Murphy and Colin Farrell, noting, "Cillian and Colin are people I admire greatly, and always keep in touch with." Soon after, Murphy's reply landed in Keoghan's inbox: "Thank you. Would you like to play my son in Peaky Blinders the movie?"
While Murphy’s recollection of the initial contact differs slightly – he believes he was the one to initiate the conversation, much like he did when casting Tim Roth and Rebecca Ferguson for other projects – he graciously allows Keoghan’s version of events to stand as the official account.
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