Barry Keoghan joins cast of new Peaky Blinders film

Barry Keoghan said he thinks of his late mother when he is by himself

placeholder image — Barry Keoghan said he thinks of his late mother when he is by himself

The Dublin actor has been cast in an unknown role

Netflix have announced that Saltburn actor Barry Keoghan is joining the cast of the Peaky Blinders film.

The streaming giant announced in June 2024 that a feature film based on the series had been greenlit and would go into production later this year.

The epic continuation of the multi-award-winning gangster saga, set in the lawless streets of Birmingham in the 1900s, has been written by the show’s creator, Steven Knight, who will co-produce alongside Caryn Mandabach, Cillian Murphy and Guy Heeley, and will be made in association with BBC Film.

Academy Award winner Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby, the role he played over six seasons between 2013 - 2022, while Tom Harper, who directed episodes in the first season in 2013, will return as the film's director.

Speaking about returning to one of his most recognisable roles, the Cork actor said that "it seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me…It is very gratifying to be re-collaborating with Steven Knight and Tom Harper on the film version of Peaky Blinders. This is one for the fans."

The plot and further casting remain tightly under wraps, with no word yet on what role Keoghan will be playing.