What we learned from the first trailer for the new Peaky Blinders film

Netflix has released the first full trailer for 'The Immortal Man,' the upcoming Peaky Blinders film featuring Oscar winner Cillian Murphy reprising his iconic role as Tommy Shelby, set in Birmingham during World War Two in 1940. The trailer reveals an older, greying Shelby returning from self-imposed exile to face his most destructive reckoning yet, with the future of both his family and country hanging in the balance. The film introduces several new cast members including Dune actress Rebecca Ferguson, Reservoir Dogs actor Tim Roth, and Saltburn star Barry Keoghan who plays Tommy's illegitimate son Duke Shelby, now running the Peaky Blinders gang. The trailer suggests a tense family dynamic as Ferguson's character warns Tommy that he 'abandoned your kingdom and you abandoned your son' while his son appears to be aligning with Nazi interests. The film's plot thickens as Tommy must confront whether to embrace or destroy his legacy, with Stephen Graham returning as Hayden Stagg to grill the gang leader upon his return to the changed Birmingham landscape. The trailer hints at potential treason as Tim Roth's character asks Duke Shelby if he's willing to 'take part in an act of treason that will decide this war for Germany,' to which Duke seemingly agrees. The production maintains the stylish aesthetic of the television series, with a haunting new song from Fontaines DC frontman Grian Chatten soundtracking the trailer and lyrics asking 'How does it feel to be a savage and a beast?' The film will also feature music from Amy Taylor of Amyl & The Sniffers and new versions of the iconic Nick Cave track that defined the series. 'The Immortal Man' represents the continuation of Steven Knight's creation after the television series concluded in 2022, with Knight writing the screenplay and Tom Harper directing. The film will premiere in select cinemas on March 6 before streaming on Netflix from March 20, with additional cast members including Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, Ian Peck and Jay Lycurgo. Following the film, Peaky Blinders is set to return to television to explore the exploits of the next generation of Shelby family members after World War Two, ensuring the Birmingham gang's legacy continues to captivate audiences worldwide.