Rebecca Ferguson has been confirmed to star alongside Cillian Murphy in the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie, marking the first major casting announcement since the series ended in 2022. While Ferguson's specific role remains undisclosed, she joins Murphy, who will reprise his iconic character, Tommy Shelby. The film, directed by Tom Harper and written by series creator Steven Knight, is expected to be set during World War II, with production anticipated to start this year. Ferguson is known for her roles in the Dune series and the Mission: Impossible franchise, and she has recently finished filming a sci-fi thriller titled Mercy. The film is positioned as an exciting continuation of the Peaky Blinders legacy, with fans eagerly awaiting more details about the project. Knight has expressed enthusiasm about the film, indicating it will be a significant chapter in the Peaky Blinders saga.