Rebecca Ferguson has been confirmed to play an important role in the upcoming Peaky Blinders film, The Immortal Man, although specific details about her character have not yet been shared. The film, a spin-off from the acclaimed television series, features Cillian Murphy reprising his lead role, continuing the story set in Birmingham.
The addition of Ferguson, known for her work in Mission: Impossible, Dune, and Silo, adds notable star power to the project. Her involvement highlights the film’s ambition to expand the Peaky Blinders narrative with fresh talent joining the original cast.
Returning Cast and New Faces Bolster the Film
Since the original Peaky Blinders series ran for six seasons from 2013 to 2022, it established a reputation for strong performances, including across its ensemble, which notably featured past Best Actor Oscar winners. Cillian Murphy, who played the lead, is set to return for the film alongside several other original cast members, ensuring continuity for fans.
Rebecca Ferguson expressed enthusiasm about joining the franchise, revealing a personal desire to work with Murphy and eagerness to be part of the project.
“I feel very lucky right now,”
Ferguson said, showing excitement. “I wanted to work with Cillian for a very long time, and we have the same agent.”
“So I’ve been constantly calling saying, ‘What’s up? What’s going on? What are we doing?’ So when this came it was a no brainer for me.”
She also commented on the challenge and honor of becoming involved with such a well-established series.
“What’s fun is coming into a world that is so sedimented, it’s so rooted, it has such a profound following, it’s quite scary,”
Ferguson remarked.
“So, yeah, it was an honour, the fact that they trusted me to do it – because it’s a huge movie.”
Film Plot and Series Continuation
Although the storyline of The Immortal Man remains tightly under wraps, series creator Steven Knight has revealed that the film will involve an untold story from the Second World War, connected to the Peaky Blinders. This historical angle is expected to deepen the series’ setting and intrigue.
“a sort of untold story that happened in the Second World War, which Peakys are going to be involved in”
— Steven Knight
Additionally, it has been confirmed that the Peaky Blinders story will continue beyond the film, with two new seasons confirmed to follow. These upcoming seasons will be set in 1953 and focus on a new generation of the Shelby family, carrying forward the legacy of the original characters.
The official synopsis describes the setting as a post-war Birmingham undergoing rapid reconstruction and becoming a battleground for control over the city’s future.
“After being heavily bombed in WWII, Birmingham is building a better future out of concrete and steel,”
the synopsis states.
“This is a city of unprecedented opportunity and danger: with the Shelby family right at its blood-soaked heart.”
Building Excitement Around Peaky Blinders’ Future
The return of Cillian Murphy and the introduction of Rebecca Ferguson to the Peaky Blinders universe mark major developments for fans awaiting new content. The film and upcoming seasons suggest a continuation of the franchise’s complex storylines, deepening historical context while maintaining its dramatic tone.
As Steven Knight and producers expand the narrative beyond the original series, viewers can expect to see the Shelby family’s influence grow amid the challenges of a changing Birmingham in the mid-20th century.
With the film set to explore a wartime story and new seasons proceeding with a time jump, Peaky Blinders remains a significant fixture in contemporary British television and cinema, drawing in audiences eager to follow the Shelby saga.
