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You must be well-versed with the idiom—too many cooks spoil the broth—well, it’s somewhat similar when it comes to the entertainment industry, where churning too many sequels and spinoffs happens to spoil the franchise. And we fear that the same fate might befall Cillian Murphy’s legacy as Tommy Shelby.
In the industry where production companies are milking too many films and shows with unnecessary sequels and spinoffs for the sole purpose of a quick buck, evenPeaky Blinderscreator Steven Knight seems to be jumping the shark. While Knight is currently working on a period drama about the rise of a Birmingham crime family following World War I, he said that the upcoming movie might not be the end of the franchise.
Steven Knight teased an extensive franchise amid the production of thePeaky Blindersmovie
Following Cillian Murphy’s riveting performance as Tommy Shelby and its impact onPeaky Blinders’ global success, creatorSteven Knightcame up with the idea of extending the franchise through a film. Therefore, Knight has been relentlessly working on the upcoming Netflix movie set to narrate the tale of the Birmingham crime family’s rise after World War I and their battles against rivals.
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TitledThe Immortal Man, thePeaky Blindersmovie will bring back Cillian Murphy to reprise his iconic rolealongside newcomersRebecca Ferguson, Barry Keoghan, and Tim Roth. Meanwhile, several OG cast members are also poised to return, including Stephen Graham, Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, and Packy Lee. Meanwhile, amid the update about the continuation of the Shelby family saga, Knight dropped an important announcement.
During his discussion with U.K.’sTimes Radio(viaDeadline), the creator spilled the tea about the possibility of additional projects beyond the film slated for release in the next year or so. In short, being enthusiastic about the success of the world he has created, Steven Knight admitted to planning on continuing the franchise beyond his upcoming feature film.
Well, it’s interesting you should ask that question because the film is coming out and that won’t be the end. It won’t be the end, let me put it that way. I’m not saying none of it.
While Steven Knight’s ambition to build an expansivePeaky Blindersuniverse has sparked positive reactions from fans, there’s still a lingering fear about whether this might end up compromising Cillian Murphy’s remarkable legacy. Considering how the actor has earned widespread acclaim for his nuanced performance, there seems to be a fear of ruining that essence by milking the storyline.
The continuation of thePeaky Blindersfranchise might tarnish Cillian Murphy’s legacy
With the entertainment industry now being infamous for developing unnecessary sequels, spin-offs, and extended universes, Steven Knight’s update about steering thePeaky Blindersfranchise down a similar path sparked legitimate concerns. Given howCillian Murphy‘s portrayal of Tommy Shelby was a masterclass in acting, it is believed that stretching the storyline beyond the upcoming movie might risk damaging the titular character’s legacy.
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Additionally, history has shown that overextending a beloved series has often led to franchise fatigue as it loses its original charm. Take for example the new spin-off series,The Winchesterswhich failed to live up to the legacy of Eric Kripke’sSupernatural, followed by theRiverdalespinoffKaty Keene, and the embarrassingHow I Met Your MotherspinoffHow I Met Your Father.
So it seems that there might be a possibility ofPeaky Blindersspiraling down this same route and tarnishing the once-celebrated image of Tommy Shelby with mediocre follow-ups. After all, some stories are best left with an impactful ending rather than an endless continuation. But for now, all eyes are on thePeaky Blindersmovie, wondering what’s awaiting audiences in Steven Knight’s period drama.
Peaky Blindersis currently streaming on Netflix.
Krittika Mukherjee
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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