After six seasons of betrayals, near-deaths (mostly courtesy of a certain Thomas Shelby) and emotional breakdowns, the Peaky Blinders are back for a 2-hour feature film, which hits Netflix today!
Naturally there's been a shake-up to the original cast, after the season six finale saw lots of important characters face death, banishment, or just reach the end of their tether with the Blinders...
So which familiar faces will be back for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, and who are the newcomers?
The full cast list is as follows:
- Cillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby
- Barry Keoghan as Erasmus Shelby
- Rebecca Ferguson as Kaulo
- Tim Roth as Beckett
- Stephen Graham as Hayden Stagg
- Sophie Rundle as Ada Thorne
- Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong
- Packy Lee as Johnny Dogs
- Ian Peck as Curly
- Jay Lycurgo as Elijah
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man returning cast
Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby (obviously)
Who is Tommy Shelby? Probably an unnecessary question…the notorious head of the Peaky Blinders, Tommy Shelby, is a man whose reputation speaks for itself. Though in the last season we saw him step away from it all, leaving the Shelby dynasty and his role as Labour MP behind. He returns as the ‘Immortal Man’, and is thrust back into a world of crime and war to a new Peaky Blinders gang, run by his son, Duke.
What else has Cillian Murphy been in? Alongside his iconic role in Peaky Blinders, Cillian is known for his appearance in a plethora of Christopher Nolan films: Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, Inception, The Dark Knight Rises, Dunkirk, and Oppenheimer, which he famously won the Oscar for best actor. Other major credits include 28 Days Later, The Girl With The Pearl Earring and A Quiet Place II.
Sophie Rundle as Ada Thorne (previously Ada Shelby)
Who is Ada Thorne? The only female sibling in the Shelby family, Ada steps into a prominent role when Tommy hands her the reins of the Peaky Blinders. She effectively takes Tommy’s place as head of the family, and member of parliament.
What else has Sophie Rundle been in? You’ll likely know Sophie from her long list of TV credits, including Gentleman Jack, Bodyguard, Happy Valley, The Diplomat, The Nest, Jamestown and ITV’s After the Flood.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man new cast
Barry Keoghan as Erasmus "Duke" Shelby
Who is Duke Shelby? Erasmus “Duke” Shelby is Tommy Shelby’s illegitimate son introduced in season six, who is now stepping up for a huge role in the feature film. Previously played by Conrad Khan, Barry Keoghan’s Duke is now running the Peaky Blinders operations with an unpredictable and erratic hand.
What else has Barry Keoghan been in? Barry Keoghan has built a strong Hollywood presence after his roles in Saltburn, The Banshees of Inisherin, Eternals, The Green Knight, Dunkirk shot him to stardom. His TV roles include Pavel Gremov in Chernobyl, and Jonny McGee in Top Boy.
Tim Roth as John Beckett
Who is John Beckett? The film’s central antagonist, John Beckett is a Nazi sympathiser plotting to destabilise Britain using £70 million in fake banknotes. With twisted intentions, he recruits Duke Shelby in his plans to win WW2 for Germany.
What else has Tim Roth been in? Tim Roth is probably best known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino films (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, The Hateful Eight), as well as Tim Burton’s Planet of the Apes, and TV dramas Lie to Me and Twin Peaks: The Return.
Stephen Graham as Hayden Stagg
Who is Hayden Stagg? Introduced in season six, Stagg is a Liverpudlian docker who is not intimidated by Tommy Shelby. Where most people either fear or worship Tommy, Stagg is grounded, emotionally intelligent, and challenges the moral decay of the Peaky Blinders. As ‘king’ of the Liverpool docks, he returns to the Immortal Man as a crucial trading partner for the Shelbys.
What else has Stephen Graham been in? Stephen is recognised for the critically acclaimed Adolescence, Boiling Point, Line of Duty, This is England, Gangs of New York, The Irishman, and iconic film Snatch. Other features include Help with Jodie Comer, and the Matilda the Musical movie adaptation, in which he played Mr. Wormwood.
Rebecca Ferguson as Kaulo
Who is Kaulo? Kaulo is a mysterious new figure with deep ties to Tommy’s past: the twin sister of Tommy’s former lover, and Duke’s mother, Zelda. Described as a Romani medium and ‘acquaintance’ of Tommy Shelby, she acts as his cunning associate, using her strong connections to the Romani world and the supernatural.
What else has Rebecca Ferguson been in? Rebecca is a Hollywood blockbuster giant, having starring in Dune, Doctor Sleep, The Greatest Showman, Mission Impossible and The Girl on the Train, amongst others. She’s also in the upcoming The Magic Faraway Tree out later this month.
Jay Lucurgo as Elijah
Who is Elijah? A brand new face, Elijah is Duke’s right-hand man in the evolving Peaky Blinders setup, representing the clear shift after Duke’s takeover.
What else has Jay Lucurgo been in? Jay is known for his roles in Titans, The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself, and The Radleys. He also recently collaborated with Cillian Murphy on hit Netflix film Steve.
Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong
Who is Charlie Strong? Charlie is Tommy’s uncle, mentor figure, and one of Tommy’s most trusted accomplices. He’s been there from the very beginning, running the boatyard and keeping things ticking behind the scenes.
What else has Ned Dennehy been in? In terms of TV, Ned has featured in Luther, Banished, Broken, Outlander, Clean Break. And for films, he’s in the first Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, The Woman in Black 2, Guns Akimbo with Daniel Radcliffe and The Escapist, to name a few.
Ian Peck as Curly
Who is Curly? The beloved Curly has appeared in all six series of Peaky Blinders, as the humble stable boy for Arthur and Tommy Shelby, and assistant to Charlie Strong. He returns as the trusty horseman for Tommy Shelby’s comeback.
What else has Ian Peck been in? Ian Peck has played in His Dark Materials, Criminal Justice, Robin Hood and Lady Chatterley’s Lover (2015). He’s also part of the Harry Potter franchise, in the last two Deathly Hallows films.
Packy Lee as Johnny Dogs
Who is Johnny Dogs? A recurring figure in Peaky Blinders, Packy Lee is a traveller and long-time ally of Tommy. He operates on the fringes of the Shelby organisation – never fully inside their dynasty.
What else has Packy Lee been in? You may know Packy Lee from The Shore, King of the Travellers, Free Fall, and he also features with Ned Dennehy in Pixie and Clean Break (they're longstanding co-stars).
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is available on Netflix now
