Barry Keoghan joined the cast of Netflix's upcoming Peaky Blinders film, which is expected to begin production this year. Keoghan was last seen in his Golden Globe-nominated role in Saltburn (2023) and will join Cillian Murphy and Rebecca Ferguson as part of the confirmed cast for the sequel film to the BBC series Peaky Blinders. The film is reportedly set around the events of World War 2.
The series follows the eponymous crime gang in post-World War 1 Birmingham. It is loosely inspired by the real-life youth gang Peaky Blinders, who were active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Murphy plays Thomas Shelby, the leader of the gang.
The yet-to-be-titled film is directed by Tom Harper and written by Steven Knight, who is the show's creator. Knight will produce the film along with Caryn Mandabach, Murphy, and Guy Heeley. The film will be made in association with BBC Film, with Harper, David Kosse, Jamie Glazebrook, Andrew Warren, and David Mason being executive producers.
Further details about Keoghan and Ferguson's roles are yet to be revealed.