Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man: The Tommy Shelby Shot They Tried to Keep Secret | Set Stories

Cillian Murphy and Rebecca Ferguson break down how the Peaky Blinders movie elevates the series’ scale, from a visceral pig pen fight to fully built practical sets with no CGI. In this exclusive Collider interview, Murphy reflects on returning as Tommy Shelby, while Ferguson shares what it was like stepping into such an established world. Murphy details filming a brutal, “grim” fight sequence with Barry Keoghan that sets the tone for the film, describing it as both physically intense and thematically loaded. He also explains how the move from BBC series to feature film allowed the team to expand production—building entire Birmingham streets rather than relying on visual effects. Ferguson offers insight into her process, from developing her character’s backstory to collaborating with creator Steven Knight, whom Murphy calls an “oracle” of the Peaky world. The conversation also touches on practical filmmaking choices, including period-accurate sets, the challenges of constant smoking on screen, and the importance of maintaining a light atmosphere on set. Plus, Murphy shares a memorable story about David Bowie’s connection to the show, highlighting the cultural impact Peaky Blinders has had over the years. 0:00 Introduction – Cillian Murphy & Rebecca Ferguson 0:32 The Pig Pen Fight with Barry Keoghan 1:20 From TV Budget to Cinematic Scale 2:10 No CGI: Building Full Birmingham Streets 3:05 Rebecca Ferguson Enters the Peaky World 4:00 Actor Prep & Working with Steven Knight 5:05 Fake Cigarettes & On-Set Realities 6:10 Iconic Moments, Music & David Bowie Story Our Social Media:   / collider   www.x.com/Collider Our Website https://www.collider.com Video By Michael Zimmermann & Joaquin Rodriguez Carvalho For copyright matters, please contact us at: [email protected] #peakyblinders #cillianmurphy #collider #rebeccaferguson