Cillian Murphy opens up about iconic role he will ‘never experience again’

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12 Mar 2026 • 8:58 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Cillian Murphy has reflected on his 13-year portrayal of Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders, describing it as a unique and gratifying experience he will "never experience again".
  • The actor expressed immense pride in the show's enduring legacy and the depth gained from embodying the character for such a long period.
  • Murphy is set to reprise his role in the forthcoming spin-off film, The Immortal Man, where Tommy Shelby is drawn back from self-imposed exile during the Second World War.
  • The film will delve into the complex father-son relationship between Tommy and his illegitimate son, Erasmus "Duke" Shelby, with Murphy highlighting the narrative's focus on family and Tommy's self-discovery.
  • Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is scheduled for release on Netflix from March 20.

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