It is a continuation of the British television series Peaky Blinders (2013–2022), and stars Cillian Murphy in the lead alongside an ensemble cast including Stephen Graham, Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, and Ian Peck reprising their roles, alongside Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Jay Lycurgo, and Barry Keoghan.
[1] Speaking in January 2021, show creator Steven Knight discussed the future of the Peaky Blinders storytelling ahead of the conclusion of the sixth series and suggested a feature-length film could be produced as a continuation of the story.
[4] In March 2024, Knight confirmed that Murphy would be returning for the film to reprise his role as Tommy Shelby.
[10][11] By October, Stephen Graham, Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, and Ian Peck were reported to be reprising their roles from the series.
[12][13] Reports in September 2024 suggested that filming would take place in October 2024 in St Helens, Merseyside with the title set to be The Immortal Man.