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Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
A rain-drenched, melancholic wartime crime epic steeped in profound grief and smoldering vengeance, where a ghost in a wool overcoat wanders through Birmingham's bomb craters like a fading spark in an encroaching abyss.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

"It will all come to this."

05 March 2026 United Kingdom 112 min 7.2 (1,157)

Director: Tom Harper

Cast: Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan, Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Stephen Graham

Drama Crime Generational Curse & Fatherhood Guilt, Mortality & Atonement Fascism vs. Patriotic Duty Fate, Myth & Mysticism

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Thomas "Tommy" Shelby

Cillian Murphy

Archetype: Tragic Antihero / Weary Patriarch Key Trait: Relentless, strategic calculation masking immense psychological weariness.

Motivation

To rescue his son from ruin and atone for the catastrophic bloodshed he caused throughout his lifetime.

Character Arc

Begins as a hollow recluse paralyzed by guilt and trauma; returns to the battlefield to protect his family and country, culminating in a sacrificial surrender to achieve peace.

Erasmus "Duke" Shelby

Barry Keoghan

Archetype: The Rebellious Heir / Shadow Self Key Trait: Volatile, street-smart ferocity mixed with underlying vulnerability.

Motivation

To prove himself worthy of power while grappling with deep feelings of abandonment.

Character Arc

Starts as an unchecked, amoral crime boss flirting with fascist conspirators before confronting his father's humanity and accepting the true weight of the family mantle.

Kaulo Chiriklo

Rebecca Ferguson

Archetype: The Oracle / Spiritual Guide Key Trait: Enigmatic, prophetic poise and unflinching foresight.

Motivation

To see the Shelby legacy fulfilled and Tommy's spirit laid to rest according to Romani tradition.

Character Arc

Serves as the supernatural conduit between the living and the dead, guiding both Duke and Tommy toward their destined roles.

John Beckett

Tim Roth

Archetype: The Corruptor / Ideological Antagonist Key Trait: Deceptive eloquence and venomous calculation.

Motivation

To cripple Great Britain's economy from within to secure an Axis victory.

Character Arc

Operates with icy elitism and ideological fanaticism until his operation is dismantled and he faces Tommy's retribution.

Ada Thorne

Sophie Rundle

Archetype: The Moral Conscience / Political Vanguard Key Trait: Uncompromising moral courage and sharp political acumen.

Motivation

To defend her community against fascism and pull the Shelby family away from self-destruction.

Character Arc

Stands steadfast as a Member of Parliament fighting domestic fascism and family degeneration, unwilling to compromise her values.

Cast

Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby
Barry Keoghan as Duke Shelby
Rebecca Ferguson as Kaulo / Zelda
Tim Roth as John Beckett
Stephen Graham as Hayden Stagg
Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby
Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong
Packy Lee as Johnny Dogs
Ian Peck as Curly
Jay Lycurgo as Elijah
Kasper Hilton-Hille as Karl Thorne
Ruby Ashbourne Serkis as Agnes Shelby
Bonnie Stott as Ruby
Thomas Arnold as Virgil
Sam Baker Jones as Jake

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