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Cillian Murphy Celebrates 'Peaky Blinders' Film Premiere

3/4/2026

Summary

Story summary

Cillian Murphy expressed pride in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man at the Birmingham premiere on March 2.
The film, set in 1940, features Rebecca Ferguson as Kaulo, a powerful medium, and Tim Roth as Beckett, a British Fascist sympathizer, as a Nazi plot unfolds.
Steven Knight announced a follow-up series will begin filming soon.
The film releases in cinemas on March 6 and on Netflix on March 20.

History

Historical Context

In 1940, as Nazi Germany threatened Britain, the British government intensified propaganda efforts, while fascist sympathizers like Oswald Mosley gained traction. The British Union of Fascists peaked at around 50,000 members, influencing public sentiment during this critical period. This historical backdrop is echoed in Cillian Murphy's film, which explores themes of fascism and political extremism, relevant to contemporary discussions on these issues.

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Story summary

Cillian Murphy expressed pride in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man at the Birmingham premiere on March 2.
The film, set in 1940, features Rebecca Ferguson as Kaulo, a powerful medium, and Tim Roth as Beckett, a British Fascist sympathizer, as a Nazi plot unfolds.
Steven Knight announced a follow-up series will begin filming soon.
The film releases in cinemas on March 6 and on Netflix on March 20.

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