Cillian Murphy Returns to Birmingham for ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ Premiere, Follow-Up Series Confirmed

Cillian Murphy expressed his pride in the Peaky Blinders saga as he attended the world premiere of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man in Birmingham on Monday, March 2nd, 2026. The film, a continuation of the acclaimed television series, sees Murphy reprise his role as Tommy Shelby.

A New Chapter for the Shelby Family

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man also stars Barry Keoghan as Duke Shelby and Tim Roth as Beckett. Set in 1940, the film plunges a new generation of Peaky Blinders into a dangerous Nazi plot, threatening the future of the Shelby family amidst the backdrop of World War II. The film was written by Steven Knight and directed by Tom Harper.

Birmingham Takes Center Stage

The premiere took place at Symphony Hall in Birmingham, marking a shift from previous series which were often filmed in northern England. Creator Steven Knight emphasized the importance of filming in his home city, stating that the production team was “astonished by what we got here, what we got in terms of locations, of how the city looks, and the way they were welcomed.” Knight described Birmingham as “one of the stars of the film.”

Future of the Peaky Blinders Universe

In exciting news for fans, Knight confirmed that a follow-up series to The Immortal Man is already in development, with shooting scheduled to commence soon. He described the upcoming series as “brilliant” and set “after the war,” but remained tight-lipped on specific details. Knight stated, “We start shooting very soon.”

Cast Reflections on the Premiere

Rebecca Ferguson, who plays Kaulo in the film, described the set as a “safe” and enjoyable environment, fostering creativity and collaboration. Tim Roth revealed he deliberately avoided watching previous seasons of Peaky Blinders to approach his role “completely fresh.” Director Tom Harper highlighted the unique atmosphere of filming in Birmingham, noting that the city’s history and character infused the filmmaking process. Murphy also took time to connect with fans, posing for selfies at the premiere.

Release Details

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man will debut in select cinemas on March 6th, 2026, and will be available for streaming on Netflix starting March 20th, 2026. The film has already generated significant buzz, with some early viewers reportedly moved to tears.