The acclaimed British series Peaky Blinders, which captivated audiences around the world with the story of Thomas Shelby, will come to an end with the release of The Immortal Man on Netflix, scheduled for March 20, 2024.
This film marks the farewell of actor Cillian Murphy, who has portrayed the intriguing gangster for over a decade.
A defining role in his career
The Immortal Man, written by Steven Knight, the creator of the series, and directed by Tom Harper, explores the relationship between Thomas Shelby and his son Duke, played by Barry Keoghan.
As Duke takes charge of the Peaky Blinders, Thomas faces a series of circumstances that force him to leave his retirement and confront his turbulent past. The film promises to close the story of the iconic character in a context marked by World War II, something Knight had envisioned since the beginning of the series.
Cillian Murphy, who recently won an Oscar for his performance in Oppenheimer, reflected in a press conference on his experience portraying Thomas Shelby. “You have lived alongside him and you have also aged alongside him. That is something unique,” said the actor, acknowledging the impact of his role on his career. Throughout the six seasons of Peaky Blinders, viewers have witnessed Shelby’s rise and fall in a world where power and family are central themes.
For his part, Steven Knight emphasized the importance of the father-son story in The Immortal Man, seeking to justify the existence of the film in a context that has evolved with the series. “This is Tommy Shelby’s journey from where we find him to where we leave him,” he concluded. With the long-awaited culmination of the saga, both fans and new viewers will be able to see how the final chapter of this fascinating story and its historical context is written.
