Swedish star Rebecca Ferguson has confirmed her casting in the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie, but with one notable confession: she cannot perform the show's iconic Birmingham accent.
The Accent That Stumped a Star
During negotiations for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Ferguson was upfront about her linguistic limitations. In a candid interview with Empire magazine, the acclaimed actress revealed her direct approach to filmmakers. "Basically, I said, 'I can't do a f**king Brummie (accent), mate, so what are we going to do about this?'" she recounted. The production team's humorous solution was to suggest her character, Kaulo, might be Swedish.
Despite being well-versed in portraying both English and American characters from her roles in Dune and Mission: Impossible, the distinctive Brummie dialect proved a bridge too far. Ferguson also shared her strategy for handling the pressure of joining the beloved franchise, stating she avoids thinking about the massive fanbase to prevent being overwhelmed.
Details of the Highly-Anticipated Film
The film, which transitions the hit BBC drama to the big screen, is set for a global premiere on March 6, 2026. It will be directed by Tom Harper and written by the series' Brummie creator, Steven Knight, ensuring narrative continuity.
Cillian Murphy reprises his role as the formidable Tommy Shelby, remarking to Netflix, "It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me." The plot is rumoured to be set during the Second World War, with Tommy drawn into espionage and covert operations for British intelligence.
Fan Expectations and Creative Vision
Steven Knight has promised an explosive chapter, declaring: "The country is at war, and so, of course, are our Peaky Blinders. It will be an explosive chapter... No holds barred. Full-on Peaky Blinders at war."
Murphy expressed his enthusiasm for the project, calling it "very gratifying" to reunite with Knight and Harper and emphasising that "This is one for the fans." Ferguson acknowledged the scale of the production by noting the intense paparazzi attention whenever Murphy is filming on horseback, a testament to the show's enduring popularity.
