Barry Keoghan reveals he drew on challenging childhood for upcoming role

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12 Mar 2026 • 9:07 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Irish actor Barry Keoghan is set to star in the new Netflix film, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.
  • Keoghan portrays Erasmus "Duke" Shelby, the illegitimate son of Tommy Shelby, who is leading the Peaky Blinders gang.
  • He revealed that he drew upon his own complex relationship with his absent father and challenging childhood to inform his character's dynamic.
  • The film sees Tommy Shelby return from self-imposed exile during the Second World War to find Duke at the helm of the crime gang.
  • Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, a spin-off from the acclaimed TV series, is scheduled for release on Netflix from March 20.

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