Get ready to dive back into the gritty, glamorous world of the Shelbys—but this time, on the big screen. The iconic Tommy Shelby is back, but is he still the man we once knew? In a jaw-dropping new trailer for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy grapples with the weight of his character’s past, declaring, 'I'm not that man anymore.' But here's where it gets controversial: Can a man like Tommy Shelby ever truly change, or is he forever bound to his dark legacy? The 70-second teaser, dropped by Netflix on Christmas Eve, raises more questions than answers as it hints at Tommy’s return from self-imposed exile during the chaos of World War II. A haunting voiceover asks, 'Whatever happened to Tommy Shelby? The famous gypsy gangster,' while a somber clip shows him walking with his head down, his signature baker boy cap in place, after a woman pleads, 'Tommy, you’ve got to come back.'
And this is the part most people miss: While Murphy’s return is undeniable, the trailer also gives us a first look at Barry Keoghan’s mysterious character, sporting a white vest and arm tattoos that scream 'new blood.' But what role will he play in the Shelby saga? The film, directed by Tom Harper and written by series creator Steven Knight (yes, the same mind behind the next James Bond film), serves as a continuation of the hit BBC drama. Returning favorites like Sophie Rundle, Stephen Graham, and Packy Lee are joined by fresh faces, including Keoghan, Rebecca Ferguson, and Tim Roth, promising a blend of old and new.
Here’s where it gets even more intriguing: While the movie picks up where the series left off, the BBC has already announced two new spin-off series set in 1953, focusing on a 'new generation of Shelbys.' But will Murphy reprise his role as Tommy in these future installments? The actor, now 49, is confirmed to executive produce, but his on-screen return remains a mystery. And let’s not forget the emotional rollercoaster of the sixth and supposedly final series, where Tommy nearly took his own life after a brain tumor scare. How will this new chapter address his mental state and the scars of the past?
The film, shot in Birmingham’s Digbeth Loc Studios, promises to capture the city’s post-war rebirth through concrete and steel, but it’s the characters’ internal struggles that truly steal the spotlight. Murphy himself told Netflix, 'It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me,' hinting at a deeper, more personal journey. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man hits select cinemas on March 6, 2026, and streams on Netflix from March 20—mark your calendars.
But here’s the real question: Can Tommy Shelby ever escape his past, or is he doomed to be the immortal man? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—do you think redemption is possible for a man like Tommy, or is he forever trapped in the shadows of his own making?
