Oscar Best Actor Cillian Murphy Could Return As Tommy Shelby In 'Peaky Blinders' Movie
Cillian Murphy could reprise his role as Tommy Shelby for a movie adaptation of his six-season period crime drama TV series.
A few weeks before Murphy took home the Oscar award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's film, the Irish actor revealed that he was ready to take on Shelby's role again for a "Peaky Blinders" movie.
The revelation came after the 47-year-actor was spotted meeting with Steven Knight, the series creator, in London, per the Irish Star.
"I have always said that if Knight delivers a script that I know he can deliver because he is such a phenomenal writer, I'll be there," he said.
He added, "If we want to watch 50-year-old Tommy Shelby, I will be there. Let's do it."
"Peaky Blinders" is a British drama that follows the exploits of a crime gang named Peaky Blinders and their boss, Tommy Shelby.
It premiered in September 2013 and ended in April 2022. The series' first four seasons aired on BBC Two, while the last two seasons aired on BBC One.
After acquiring the rights to the show, Netflix also made the series available for online streaming in the United States and around the world.
The BBC reported that Murphy's role in the drama "brought him a huge audience and much critical acclaim."
He was part of an ensemble cast, which included Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle and Joe Cole, among many others.
At last night's Oscars awarding ceremony, Murphy received another critical acclaim for his portrayal of a theoretical physicist in "Oppenheimer."
Aside from adding a new award to his name, he became the first Irish-born winner of the Best Actor recognition at the annual ceremony, per the BBC.
During his acceptance speech, he thanked his director, Christopher Nolan, and producer, Emma Thomas, for "the wildest, most exhilarating, most creatively satisfying journey" they took him on.
He also expressed his gratitude to "every single crew and cast member" who "carried [him] through.
"We made a film about the man who created the atomic bomb, and for better or for worse, we are all living in Oppenheimer's world, so I'd like to dedicate this to the peacemakers everywhere," he concluded his speech.
