The Peaky Blinders movie has been officially greenlit with Cillian Murphy reprising his role as Tommy Shelby, but the protagonist isn’t the only character who needs to return. Netflix officially confirmed that The Peaky Blinders movie is happening and that Murphy will be part of the project, meaning the hit drama series can finally appear on the big screen. Peaky Blinders first debuted in 2013 and concluded almost a decade later. The gritty British crime show became popular all around the world and received incredible reviews, leading to rumors about a potential movie.

While the show’s creator, Steven Knight, has been vocal about a movie, the project still had an element of doubt, but Netflix’s confirmation means the iconic gang can finally continue their story. Despite Peaky Blinders season 6’s perfect ending, the series left room for the characters to return, and with the movie’s official announcement, it’s no surprise the show’s protagonist will be back. However, it is unclear who else will be reprising their role, but with Tommy’s journey continuing, several characters have to join him in returning for the Peaky Blinders movie.

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Daryl McCormack As Isiah Jesus

Isiah Jesus May Have A Bigger Role In The Peaky Blinders Movie

Isiah Jesus is one of the Peaky Blinders’ younger members, but he has remained loyal to the group throughout his time with them. He has always been a reliable soldier by following in his father’s footsteps and dedicating himself to the gang. Unfortunately, Isiah’s father, Jeremiah, is unlikely to feature in the movie as Benjamin Zephaniah passed away in 2023 after playing the character since season 1. While this is a huge blow for Peaky Blinders and the acting world as a whole, it also gives the movie a reason to bring back Isiah.

He was still on good terms with the gang, and if the franchise opts to write out Jeremiah as opposed to recasting him, Isiah could have an elevated role. The movie could put a spotlight on Isiah by having him honor his father’s history with the crew and taking on similar responsibilities, making him even more central to the story. This would be a great way of having a popular character return for the movie, while also paying respect to how important Zephaniah’s legacy was to the series.

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Charles Shelby

Tommy’s Son Is Central To The Overall Story

Given story details are still scarce regarding the Peaky Blinders movie, it is unclear how far into the future the film may be set, meaning Billy Jenkins may not be suitable to reprise the role. However, regardless of who portrays Charles Shelby, the character has to return for the new film. Charles may not be the most popular member of the Shelby family in Peaky Blinders, but there is no denying he holds a crucial role in the story, especially when it comes to Tommy.

Tommy’s children are undoubtedly a big part of his character arc, as his daughter’s death took a heavy toll on him. Likewise, Charlie being kidnapped in season 3 was another crucial event in Tommy’s life that made his story so intriguing. With Charles surviving the finale, it seems inevitable he will be involved in the film in some capacity. Whether he is still a child and has a small cameo or has grown older and shown interest in the gang, Charlie should have an appearance to remind the audience of his importance.

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Anya Taylor-Joy As Gina Gray

Gina’s Return Could Tie In With The Boston Spinoff

Anya Taylor-Joy’s return as Gina Gray would give the Peaky Blinders movie a connection to the upcoming Boston spinoff alongside some extra box office pedigree. The movie is one of several Peaky Blinders spinoffs that have been confirmed, and with a new show taking place in Boston, Gina provides the perfect connection. Although Michael was killed off in the final season, Gina survived and headed back to America, but her fate after this is unknown. Gina had connections to Boston as her uncle was a gangster with plenty of power in the city, meaning she could appear in the spinoff.

This would be the perfect reason to have Taylor-Joy reprise her role in the movie as well since it could link the two. Gina was supposedly pregnant with Michael’s child before she died, meaning she still has connections to the Shelby family despite their disdain towards her. Therefore, this could give her a reason to return from a story perspective, and with Taylor-Joy becoming a huge name in Hollywood, it would add some star power to appear alongside Murphy.

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Packy Lee As Johnny Dogs

Johnny Dogs Is One Of The Gang’s Longest Serving Allies

Although Johnny Dogs wasn’t the most violent member of the Peaky Blinders gang, he did get his hands dirty when required and proved to be one of Tommy’s most trustworthy men. Johnny has been part of the show since season 1, and if the crew is making their way to the big screen, it wouldn’t feel right proceeding without him. He was often the voice of reason in the show, and Tommy’s empire would never have grown as large as it did without him.

Johnny was never too deeply involved in some of the most gritty and bloody fights, but he was always there for the crew, and it would be tough to explain his absence. If the Peaky Blinders are in conflict, it would feel out of character for Johnny to have no interest, making his appearance a necessity. While the film could write him out and give him a more peaceful conclusion, it would make more sense to include Johnny and give him his happy ending on the big screen.

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Ned Dennehy As Charlie Strong

Charlie’s Relationship With The Shelby’s Means He Must Return

Much like Johnny Dogs, Charlie Strong has been a long-serving ally to the Peaky Blinders and has an even closer relationship with the Shelby family. He is the non-biological uncle of Tommy, Arthur, Ada, and Finn after his sister married into the family, making him a reliable member of the gang. His wisdom and experience meant he was an ever-present part of the Peaky Blinders’ operations, and it only makes sense that he appears once again.

Outside his involvement with the crew, he was also a big part of Shelby Company Limited, and often focused on the more legitimate business practices like taking care of horses. Although Charlie may not have a huge role in the movie given he isn’t one of the more violent members, his involvement with the gang and the Shelby family makes him a major part of the Peaky Blinders franchise, and the film would benefit from having Ned Dennehy reprising his role.

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Conrad Khan As Duke Shelby

Tommy’s Eldest Son Could Play A Pivotal Part In The Movie

While the inclusion of Tommy’s illegitimate son could have damaged Peaky Blinders‘ final season, Duke Shelby proved to be a great addition and should return for the film. Duke helped uncover the traitor within the Peaky Blinders gang and saved Isiah Jesus’ life in the process, instantly proving his value to the gang. This makes him the perfect successor to Tommy in the criminal world and if Peaky Blinders is to continue without Cillian Murphy in the future, Conrad Khan’s Duke could be the next protagonist.

Focusing more on Duke’s role within the gang makes sense, especially as his feud with Finn is already set up. Finn was kicked out of the Peaky Blinders and the Shelby family cut ties with him, making him swear revenge on Duke. If the franchise does choose to explore this story down the line, it makes sense to make Duke feel even more pivotal to the story and elevate his role; therefore, an appearance in the movie is the perfect way to do so.

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Tom Hardy As Alfie Solomons

Alfie’s Popularity Among The Audience Means He Should Be Involved

Alfie Solomons is one of the most popular characters in Peaky Blinders, meaning a return for the movie is needed. Tom Hardy is one of the biggest names associated with the show, and it is no surprise he also played one of the best characters. Although Alfie acted as an antagonist at times, he often found a way to coexist with Tommy, creating a strange alliance that audiences loved. Given his ties to Boston, Alfie Solomons could appear in the Peaky Blinders spinoff, but like Gina, a movie cameo would be fitting.

Hardy’s character was seemingly killed off at one point, but returned later in the series, proving his presence in Peaky Blinders is inevitable. While seeing Hardy continue his role in the spinoff would be welcomed, it would be a waste not to have him feature in the franchise’s big screen debut as well, suggesting he needs to be a part of the project. Regardless of what role Alfie played, fans would be over the moon to see the character interact with Tommy one last time, emphasizing that the movie should include him at all costs.

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Natasha O’Keeffe As Lizzie Shelby

Lizzie Was Crucial To Tommy’s Survival In The Final Season

Despite how frequently Tommy mistreated Lizzie over the course of the series, the two had a child together and even got married, which made her one of the franchise’s most crucial characters. While many characters have had relationships with Tommy, no one knows him quite as well as Lizzie. Tommy had multiple business partners, love interests, and gang associates, but Lizzie was one of the few characters who could truly see the protagonist’s flaws and was the most influential in trying to make him a better man.

This makes her return in the movie inevitable as Tommy’s appearance all but confirms Lizzie will be back as well. Their relationship may not be perfect, but Lizzie is still his wife, and it only makes sense for her to return alongside him, especially as she was a critical part of Tommy surviving the final season. O’Keeffe is also one of the unsung heroes of the Peaky Blinders franchise, and she deserves a chance to bring one of her most iconic characters to the big screen.

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Sophie Rundle As Ada Thorne

Ada Helped Keep The Family Shelby Together

Ada proved to be the rock of the Shelby family in Peaky Blinders, and no matter how much she tried to get away from all the trouble, she was always pulled back in. While she may not have been overly involved in the criminal element, Ada’s connections have definitely helped her brothers on more than one occasion, and she will still be a valuable member of the family in the future. Ada was a mainstay on the show, but she wasn’t always at the center of the story, and her movie role could be similar.

Like some of the previous entries, she may have a more limited role in the film, potentially even just a small cameo, but excluding her from the project entirely would make it feel incomplete. Sophie Rundle’s talent was constantly on show whenever she was on-screen, and there’s no doubt she could do a fabulous job as Ada one more time. Although Ada managed to move on from the death of her partner, she never got the proper ending she deserved, and the Peaky Blinders movie offers the chance for her to close her story for good.

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Paul Anderson As Arthur Shelby

Arthur Has To Continue Being Tommy’s Right-Hand Man

Of all the Peaky Blinders characters that must return for the movie, Arthur Shelby is at the top of the list. Arthur had some tremendous character development throughout his time on the show, and despite all the pain, tragedy, and loss he faced, Arthur remained Tommy’s right-hand man until the very end. The two brothers fought on numerous occasions and were often a bad influence on each other, but they remained loyal to their family and the Peaky Blinders.

Arthur’s unfiltered rage and humorous moments made him one of Peaky Blinders‘ best characters and he seems more likely to return than anyone. Even if the movie kept Tommy away from the gang and his business, Arthur is clearly one of the people closest to him, meaning he could be involved regardless of the storyline. Paul Anderson did a fantastic job bringing Arthur to life, and as long as the script is good enough, he seems ready for a return which would help elevate the Peaky Blinders film.