Peaky Blinders Season 6 BTS Photos Show Cillian Murphy in Costume
Two behind-the-scenes images from Peaky Blinders season 6, also the series' last, show star Cillian Murphy in costume as his character Tommy Shelby.
Behind-the-scenes images from Peaky Blinders season 6 show star Cillian Murphy in costume. The popular British crime drama follows Murphy's character, Tommy Shelby, after the end of World War I. Tommy leads the Peaky Blinders gang, with many of his family members involved as well. Peaky Blinders boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, and Sophie Rundle. Critics have lauded many other aspects of the series as well, particularly its writing and cinematography.
Peaky Blinders has been on the air since 2013. Season 5, its most recent, concluded in September 2019. It took place starting on the infamous Black Tuesday, following the characters to December of 1929. In January 2021 came the announcement the upcoming season 6 would be Peaky Blinders' last. However, according to creator Steven Knight, the show will also have a movie to properly conclude its story. Season 6 is in progress now, though a premiere date hasn't been revealed. Luckily, viewers can now enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at Peaky Blinders' final run of episodes.
The images come courtesy of Peaky Blinders' official Twitter account. In them, Murphy stands in the wardrobe area in costume. The photos were taken by director Anthony Byrne. Take a look at both below:
Though the images don't give anything away about season 6, it's still exciting to see Murphy in costume again. As this point, it's been a year and half since season 5 concluded, making new photos especially thrilling to see. As season 6 is also Peaky Blinders' last, there's an added amount of anticipation for the upcoming episodes. Based on the show's consistency throughout it's run, all signs point to season 6 being the start of a satisfying conclusion for the series. With any luck, the Peaky Blinders movie will wrap things up nicely, also providing viewers with a more protracted goodbye.
In the last several years, it's become more common for shows to end their runs with movies. Oftentimes, they happen after a series is cancelled unexpectedly, providing audiences and the characters will much-needed closure. In the case of Peaky Blinders, though, viewers will be able to enjoy season 6 knowing it isn't the end just yet. The movie will also be an exciting way for the show's cast, crew, and writing team to say goodbye. It'll allow them to flex different muscles and keep creativity flowing right up until the end. Hopefully, a season 6 premiere date announcement is on the way soon. In the meantime, these behind-the-scenes images provide a taste of what's to come.
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