Tom Hardy would '100%' reprise his Peaky Blinders role for upcoming film
He played Alfie Solomons in the series
Peaky Blinders fans have been over the moon in recent weeks after the Peaky Blinders film was officially announced to be in the works, with Cillian Murphy reprising his role AND the news that it'll appear on streaming service Netflix.
Now, fan-favourite Tom Hardy has revealed that he'd love to return to the franchise, telling Sky News that he'd "100%" be up for appearing in the film as his character, Alfie Solomons, who was an integral character from the show's second series onwards.
He seemed to confirm his part in the film, saying: "100% Alfie will definitely make an appearance, but I don't know when," before backtracking and saying: "And I don't even know if he will, that's just me punting."
We'll have to wait and see!
Will Cillian Murphy be in the Peaky Blinders film?
According to the Netflix UK and Ireland Instagram profile, Cillian said: "It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn't finished with me... It is very gratifying to be recollaborating with Steven Knight and Tom Harper on the film version of Peaky Blinders. This is one for the fans."
Of course, fans rushed to the comments to share their joy at the news. One wrote: 'Omg the best news ever!! By Order Of The Peaky Blinders!!' while another added: 'U N R E A L 🔫 Best Announcement all year Netflix 😍.' (sic)
Although we don't have any confirmed dates or other cast announcements, the news that the film will be showing on Netflix is enough to keep us going til the next snippet of info the Peaky team share with us!
Scroll through to see the cast of Peaky Blinders:
Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, Season 1-
Cillian Murphy is best known for his roles in 28 Days Later, The Dark Knight trilogy and Inception, but is also a talented musician, having previously been in bands and written many songs. He plays the main character of Tommy Shelby in the show - head of the Shelby crime family and recently-appointed Labour MP for Birmingham.
Of his role on the show, Cillian said: "I'm not a tough guy at all so it was by far the toughest character I have ever portrayed, and him being so physical and the amount of respect and fear that this family has in this town means that we all had to look tough. I've been a fan of Steven Knight's work for quite a while and the quality just jumped off the page. It's just very unusual and very compelling and the character Tom Shelby is kind of an enigma."
Helen McCrory as Polly Gray, Season 1-
Helen McCrory was a prolific actress, having worked for many years in film, TV and on-stage, who heartbreakingly passed away in April 2021. Having played Tony Blair's wife Cherie twice, she was also known for playing Narcissa Malfoy in the last three Harry Potter films, for her role in Skyfall and a plethora of theatre roles, among many others. Helen played Aunt Polly in Peaky Blinders, the matriarch of the family. It's unknown whether she will be a part of the final season.
Of the role, Helen said: "I play Aunt Polly who has run this gang for four years while the boys are away in the trenches. You come to the family when they come back. We know she's had a past life of a man and children and in the series we find out who they are.
"But she really is the brains with Tommy behind the family and you see the difference of how to rule. One from a male point of view, which is much more physical and violent and threatening, and one from a female point of view, which is just as physically violent and threatening, but is also psychological."
Helen will be missed by all who knew her and her Peaky Blinders family and fans.
Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby Jr, Season 1-
Paul Anderson plays Arthur Shelby Jr. on the show, the eldest Shelby son. Having starred in The Revenant and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Paul is no stranger to a gritty drama.
He said: "They're the most interesting roles to play: violent, brutal, dark characters. There's so much scope because you can do the obvious brutish kind of stuff, but then you can play the sort of different layers with a violent man.
"There's a reason for that sort of behaviour and mentality. Men were hard men and if they weren't then they were left behind. It was a pleasure to play Arthur Shelby. Much better than playing the nice guy."
Sophie Rundle as Ada Thorne, Season 1-
Sophie Rundle portrays the only sister among the Shelby family - Ada, who secretly married Tommy's wartime friend, Freddie Thorne. Although Freddie passed away early on in the series, Ada has grown hugely as a character. Sophie is best known for her roles in The Bletchley Circle, Episodes and Bodyguard.
She said: "She's the sister of the Peaky Blinder boys and as much as all the boys are these sort of wild, vicious, ruthless characters, she's a real sort of feral wild child but, because she's a girl in that time she sort of channels her energy quite differently.
"Everything that you imagine about the 20s, the flapper girls and the bright young things, Ada kind of embodies a lot of that. She's part of this new generation with all this energy that's looking for a change after the First World War. So she's sort of wild and bright and full of energy."
Finn Cole as Michael Gray, Season 2-
The Shelbys' cousin Michael Gray is actually played by former Peaky star Joe Cole's real-life brother, Finn Cole. Finn came into the show in during series two, when Tommy was able to locate Polly's biological son who'd been taken away from her as a young child.
Finn has also starred in 2018 film Slaughterhouse Rulez as well as US TV show Animal Kingdom. He was also in film Dreamland alongside Margot Robbie, and will be in F9, the ninth film in the Fast and the Furious franchise.
Natasha O'Keeffe as Lizzie Stark, Season 1-
Natasha O'Keeffe portrays Lizzie Stark on the show, Tommy's on-off lover and mother of his child Ruby. Best known for her roles in Misfits, Lip Service and Jekyll and Hyde, she also had a main role in the 2016 Christmas special of Sherlock as Emelia Ricoletti.
She said: "It's always lovely to step on in character, in your full costume and become part of that Peaky world. Particularly for Lizzie, when she's in the office, you can feel her stationery and flick through her personal papers.
"Even those things, when you read the papers, the designers and props team have thought of every detail. The numbers in the books are all relevant to what Lizzie does. I'm blown away by the attention to detail."
Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong, Season 1-
Charlie is the uncle of Tommy and his siblings, working at the dockyard and often helping out in their schemes alongside his assistant Curly - he is thought to be their mother's brother.
Ned had a role in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, Irish comedy TV series The Young Offenders, as well as Parade's End, Luther, Banished and Dickensian.
Ian Peck as Curly, Season 1-
Curly is Charlie's assistant at the yard. Although he's not a known relation to the Shelby family, he's a very loyal and devoted member of the Peaky Blinders. It's never been discussed by the characters, but Curly is portrayed as having learning difficulties.
Ian recently starred in His Dark Materials as Cardinal Sturrock, and also had a role as the Arch Deacon in Hollywood film Robin Hood. He also had a small role in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.
Harry Kirton as Finn Shelby, Season 2-
Harry Kirton has played Finn Shelby in the show since series two, taking over the role from Alfie Evans-Meese who played the role in the first season. Other than Peaky Blinders, Harry has starred in We Can Be Heroes as Tyler and also 18, a short film.
Aimée-Ffion Edwards as Esme Shelby, Season 1-4
Skins fans will recognise Esme Shelby's Aimée-Ffion Edwards as Lucy AKA Sketch, who was a character in the first generation and had an obsession with character Maxxie. Other than Skins, she has starred in Being Human, Luther and Wolf Hall, as well as Death In Paradise and Thunderbirds Are Go.
Esme is a daughter in the Lee Gypsy family, who is married to John Shelby by way of a truce and to start a deal between the two families. When John is killed by the Changretta family, Esme takes her and John's children and leaves Birmingham, and hasn't been seen on the show since. However - the actress has been spotted on the set of season 6, so it's highly likely we will see Esme and her children in the upcoming season!
Tom Hardy as Alfie Solomons, Season 2-
Tom Hardy joined the cast in series two as Alfie Solomons, the leader of a Jewish gang based in Camden Town, London. Although they have their differences and are often on opposing sides, Alfie and Tommy are close friends. Unfortunately, at the end of series four, Alfie revealed to Tommy that he had cancer and persuaded Tommy to kill him so he wouldn't suffer any longer. In a huge twist, Alfie returned in the fifth season, having survived the gunshot AND recovered from the illness.
In November 2021, the return of Alfie was teased as a clip of Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) telling his old rival: "I think I may have written your final act", was circulated online.
Charlotte Riley as May Carleton, Season 2 & 4
Tom's real-life wife Charlotte Riley plays May Carleton, a professional horse trainer and widow, who takes Tommy as an occasional lover. Best known for her roles in Wuthering Heights, Edge of Tomorrow and Swimming with Men, she also recently starred in TV series Press.
Of her character, she told the Independent: "In her Tommy finds a kind of equal – she's financially independent, she doesn't need a partner. It's quite interesting to watch the power struggle. Steve writes really fantastic female characters who are moving forward. They're active, not just supporting."
Kate Phillips as Linda Shelby, Season 3-
Kate Phillips joined the cast of Peaky Blinders in series three as the devout Christian wife of Arthur, who is always trying to influence him to be a better man. Kate is best known for her role in Wolf Hall as Jane Seymour, and also for her roles in War & Peace, The Crown and My Mother and Other Strangers. She also appeared in the Downton Abbey film as Princess Mary.
Of Linda's new approach to crime in series four, Kate said: "Linda has had to re-evaluate her tactics. No matter how much she tries to reform Arthur, she must realise that she has to adapt if she wants to keep him. As much as she'd like to resist, she needs to follow Tommy's lead in order to stay alive. In the end she comes to realise, 'If you can't beat them, join them' and as a result has to become a bit of a Peaky herself."
Sam Claflin as Oswald Mosley, Season 5-
Sam Claflin joined the cast for season five as Oswald Mosley, a real-life British politician who became leader of the British Union of Fascists in the 1930s. Having recently starred in The Nightingale and Adrift, he's also well-known for his roles in Me Before You and the Hunger Games film franchise.
Of joining the show, he said: "From Steven Knight's writing to the consistently brilliant production, I couldn't feel more privileged to be invited to join this iconic show."
Anna Taylor-Joy as Gina Gray, Season 5-
Anna Taylor-Joy, who is best known for her roles in The Queen's Gambit, The Miniaturist, Split and The Witch, also joined the cast for the fifth season as Michael's wife, Gina Gray.
She said: "I could not possibly be more excited to be joining such a talented group of people. I can't wait to get in and play this character."
Brian Gleeson as Jimmy McCavern, Season 5-
Brian Gleeson, who has starred in Phantom Thread, Logan Lucky and is also the son of prolific actor Brendan Gleeson and the brother of Domnhall Gleeson, joined the cast in season five as Jimmy McCavern, the leader of the Billy Boys gang from Glasgow.
He said: "Looking forward to kicking around in the mud of Northern England with an exceptional cast and crew. The scripts are wild and pertinent - a classic Peaky brew."
Emmett J. Scanlan as Billy Grade, Season 5-
Former Hollyoaks star Emmett J. Scanlan also joined the cast of Peaky Blinders in season five as Billy Grade, a footballer turned singer who caught the attention of the Shelby family. Emmett is best known for his role on Hollyoaks as Brendan Brady, but he's also had roles in The Fall, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Deceived and Gangs of London.
Stephen Graham - Season 6
With roles in Snatch, Line of Duty and This Is England to name but a few, there's never been a more perfect addition to the Peaky Blinders past than Stephen Graham. He's long been rumoured to be on the show, and he's now been spotted on the set of season 6 in an as-yet-unnamed role.
Aside from the roles previously mentioned, Stephen has also been in Gangs of New York, Public Enemies, Pirates of the Carribean, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Journey's End, Rocketman, The Irishman, Band of Brothers, Boardwalk Empire, Little Boy Blue, The Virtues and White House Farm.
Stephen Graham - Season 6
With roles in Snatch, Line of Duty and This Is England to name but a few, there's never been a more perfect addition to the Peaky Blinders past than Stephen Graham. He's long been rumoured to be on the show, and he's now been confirmed by official Peaky social pages with this photo in an as-yet-unnamed role, as well as being spotted on the set of season 6 in April 2021.
Aside from the roles previously mentioned, Stephen has also been in Gangs of New York, Public Enemies, Pirates of the Carribean, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Journey's End, Rocketman, The Irishman, Band of Brothers, Boardwalk Empire, Little Boy Blue, The Virtues and White House Farm.
Amber Anderson - Season 6
Amber Anderson is joining the cast in an as-yet-unnamed role! The news was announced in February 2021, with Amber and the Peaky social media pages announcing it online. Amber wrote: 'Well, blimey. Beyond thrilled to announce that I will be in the final season of @peakyblindersofficial . We are already filming and it is going to be epic!' Amber is best known for her roles in the 2020 adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma. as Jane Fairfax alongside fellow Peaky star Anya Taylor-Joy, as well as a role in a 2013 episode of Black Mirror and The Riot Club as Lady Anne.
Conrad Khan - Season 6
21-year-old Conrad Khan will also join the show for season six in a currently unknown role. Announced by show bosses in March 2021, the social post read: 'We're delighted to welcome bafta #EERisingStar nominee conrad_khan to the cast of #PeakyBlinders series 6.' Conrad has appeared in Black Mirror and played a young version of Chris Hemsworth's character in 2016 film The Huntsman: Winter's War.
James Frecheville - Season 6
29-year-old James Frecheville was announced to be joining the show for season six, again in a currently unknown role. Taking to the Peaky Blinders Instagram to announce one of the new arrivals, show bosses wrote: 'Presenting James Frecheville, who joins the cast of #PeakyBlinders series 6.' The Australian actor is best known for his roles in films such as Animal Kingdom and Black '47, even appearing in a couple of episodes of the hit TV show New Girl.
Joe Cole as John Shelby, Season 1-4
Joe Cole played the role of John Shelby on the show, before he was tragically killed off in season four in an act of revenge by the Changretta family. Joe is best known for his role in Peaky, but also for an episode of Black Mirror and a recurring role on Pure as well as the lead in Gangs of London.
Of leaving the show, he told the Independent: "It was business as usual really, just wrapping what's been a fantastic period of my life. Because the shooting scene didn't require a lot of the main cast and because we have different crews each year it was a pretty low-key exit to be honest.
"I had other projects on and I felt it was the right time to go, really. So it was just a case of feeling like letting some of the other characters grow."
Steven Knight added: "Sometimes it's to do with the character. Sometimes it's to do with... you know, Peaky is getting a huge amount of attention, in the States and here in the UK, so our actors are being picked up for other things.
"When they get picked up for other things, we're not like the American system where you tie the actor in for five series from the beginning and they can't leave. All our people are free to leave whenever they want. We wouldn't have it any other way, but we have to factor that in."
Annabelle Wallis as Grace Shelby, Season 1-3 & 5
Annabelle Wallis portrayed Grace, initially an undercover spy informing on Tommy for Inspector Campbell, but she fell in love with the Peaky leader and couldn't carry on. When Tommy discovered her betrayal, she married an American and moved there, but returned to the UK in series two to seek fertility treatment. She and Tommy spent a night of passion together and when she fell pregnant, she left her husband and the pair finally got together. Sadly, Grace was killed by the mafia in season three, but returned to Tommy as a ghost in the fifth season.
Annabelle played Jane Seymour in The Tudors, and also starred in The Mummy alongside Tom Cruise as Jenny Halsey. She had a small role in X-Men: First Class, as well as King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.
Sam Neill as Major Campbell, Season 1-2
Major Campbell was Tommy's major opposition in seasons one and two. He was brought in by Winston Churchill to retrieve some stolen guns, but things got very complicated when both he and Tommy fell for Campbell's mole, Grace... After causing havoc for the family throughout season two, he was finally bumped off when Polly shot him in the gut.
Sam is probably best known as Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park film series, and also starred as Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in The Tudors.
Iddo Goldberg as Freddie Thorne - Season 1
Iddo Goldberg joined the cast of Peaky Blinders for season one, playing Freddie Thorne. Iddo is best known for his roles in Secret Diary of a Call Girl as Ben, US horror series Salem as Isaac Walton and in the Netflix adaptation of Snowpiercer, as Bennett Knox.
Iddo portrayed Freddie Thorne in the first season, Tommy's former best mate, war comrade and eventual nemesis. His relationship with Ada was a huge issue for the ex-friends, as well as his Communist beliefs. Freddie married Ada in the first season and the couple welcomed a son, Karl. Right at the end, Freddie has Tommy's back once again, helping him defeat Billy Kimber's gang. Unfortunately, although his character is mentioned in the second season, he doesn't appear - having died of pestilence or Spanish flu off-screen, and the first episode sees the family at his funeral.
Adrien Brody as Luca Changretta, Season 4
Hollywood star Adrien Brody was the main antagonist of season four, seeking revenge against the Shelbys for the death of his father and brother, Vicente and Angel.
Of playing the role, Adrien told the BBC: "It's a dream role for me in a lot of ways. I'm really grateful, Steve said he had me in mind to play this role. Interestingly, I've always found it odd that I haven't had an opportunity to quite play this character in my relatively lengthy career.
"It leaves me wanting a bit more but it's really fun to embrace. That's the beauty of acting and the process that even if you're playing a bad person, there's an ability to have playfulness with a world that is vastly entertaining to watch but also to embody."
Aidan Gillen as Aberama Gold, Season 4-5
Aidan Gillen joined Peaky Blinders in series four as Aberama Gold, is described as a 'dangers' ally for the Shelbys and also becomes a lover to Polly late in the season. Sadly, Aberama was killed at the end of season five. Aidan is best known for his portrayal of Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish in Game of Thrones, but also for his role in The Wire, Queer as Folk and in the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody as the band's manager, John Reid.
Of joining the cast, Aidan said: "I take things quite literally. The name is quite big and sounds like some kind of a showman, which he is in his way, a larger-than-life figure. In the case of Aberama, I think it's quite important the way the other characters react in such aghast to the idea that they're going to roll this guy in."
Charlie Murphy as Jessie Eden, Season 4-5
Charlie Murphy joined Peaky Blinders in series four as Jessie Eden, based on a real-life person of the same name - a support of the Communist cause and a union convenor who Tommy takes as a lover to manipulate her. Charlie has also starred in Love/Hate, Misfits, Ripper Street and Happy Valley.
Of joining the cast, Charlie said: "She's no damsel in distress. They are two people who have been through so much loss, and they found some comfort in each other. Tommy has definitely met his match in regards to education, that wit and quick thinking. She's a great chess player, just like him. She enjoys his company, and being exercised in some way by another great mind."
Charlie revealed to Digital Spy in 2021 that she would not be returning to Peaky Blinders for season 6, and although the reason for her departure was not discussed, she said a spin-off about Jessie Eden would thoroughly interest her: "I just think she was an incredible woman, and she's a bit of a spy. There's so much. I mean, you could make a TV series about her for sure."
This comes after show creator Steven Knight officially confirmed that a film was on the way, with Cillian Murphy reprising his role as Tommy for the big screen, but he also teased that filming was set to begin this September.
Speaking to NME, Steven not only confirmed when production was set to begin, but he even teased the film will be a "step up", with a bigger budget. With everything sorted for the upcoming movie, it's fair to say he's got us all excited by adding that Oscar-winning Cillian Murphy is "really up for it".
When asked for an update on how the upcoming Peaky Blinders film is getting on, Steven told the publication: "It’s gonna happen this September. I’m just doing the final polishes, which will continue up until the day before we start shooting. But we’re there. We’ve got everything sorted, we’ve got all the commitments we need, we are ready to go."
The show creator then added: "I think the film is gonna be a step up again, and it’s gonna be great that Peaky fans can meet in one place and watch it. The budget will be bigger, but also because we know we’re ending this chapter, we’re all going to try to do our best. Cillian Murphy is really up for it. So I can’t wait for it to start shooting.”
As if the news of a Peaky Blinders film wasn't exciting enough, fans rejoiced when it was revealed that starring actor Cillian Murphy would be reprising his infamous role of Tommy Shelby, with official confirmation of his return swirling earlier this year.
Speaking to Birmingham World at the premiere for his new show, This Town, in March 2024, Steven announced that Cillian would be returning. He added that filming would start in the Autumn 2024 in Birmingham.
He said: "He is definitely returning for it. We’re shooting it in September just down the road in Digbeth." Music to our ears!
Fans of the show were left with mixed emotions after the news that the sixth season would be the last series of the show. Although we were all left as hollow shells after the series wrapped with a dramatic feature-length episode, we were buoyed by the news that it won't be the last we hear from some of the characters - with a film officially on the way!
The original plan was to have a seventh series which would have taken place during World War Two - however this will now come to fruition in the form of a film conclusion. Although it's currently unclear how many of the characters we've come to love will be in the film, we do have an idea of when the film will begin production and what it will involve. Here's everything we know...
When is the Peaky Blinders film coming out?
The film does not yet have an official release date, but show creator Steven Knight has given us some clues here and there.
After previously confirming that production would start in Spring 2023, and that it might hit cinemas by Spring 2024, he later told Radio Times that filming was in fact on track to start in mid-2024. This would mean it's more likely we're looking at a 2025 release date, at least.
In January 2024 he said: "I’m just working on the final bits of it at the moment", continuing: "The plan is to start shooting that in the middle of 2024". Now, Steven has said that filming will begin in September 2024, which means we might expect a film in 2026. We also know that it'll be available on Netflix.
Why did the seventh season become a film?
The show's creator Steven Knight revealed that due to production issues caused by COVID-19, things would play out slightly differently - the series would end with season six.
However, he confirmed at that time that the story would continue with a Peaky Blinders film: "Covid changed our plans. But I can say that my plan from the beginning was to end Peaky with a movie. That is what is going to happen", Steven told Deadline.
Will Cillian Murphy be in it?
He certainly is! Cillian's statement confirming his involvement appeared in the announcement that the film would be available to watch on Netflix. He said: "It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn't finished with me... It is very gratifying to be recollaborating with Steven Knight and Tom Harper on the film version of Peaky Blinders. This is one for the fans."
In October 2022, lead actor Cillian Murphy told Digital Spy that he would always be keen to reprise his role as Tommy Shelby, and spoke about the script: "I’ve still not read it the script but that’s the plan, the plan is to make a film and to continue the story but in the cinematic world rather than on the television.
“The television part of the story is finished. If there are more stories to tell, I’m there - I just haven’t read it yet, but it’s close apparently."
Which characters will be in the Peaky Blinders film?
Although we don't know exactly what will happen in the Peaky Blinders film, Steven Knight spoke to Digital Spy to confirm that Tommy Shelby and his brother Arthur will be part of it. When asked if the pair would be part of the Peaky Blinders story beyond series six, he said: "It's impossible to say yet. But the film – yes."
Steven added: "There are so many people, so many great actors, that we are already, sort of, in conversation with for the film, and for whatever follows.
"But I think what we want to do is keep surprising people, and keep breaking new talent. Because it's all out there, and there is a sort of consistency – what we're doing is finding really good actors from a working-class sort of background, and telling that story. That's what we're trying to do."
He also commented on bringing some of the new faces from series six into the film: "In series six we're bringing in the new generation, and they are going to be part of what happens in the film."
He has since commented: "I’m really interested in Duke, I’m really interested in Isiah and just watching a new generation come through but with the older generation still there."
As well as this, Conrad Khan, who plays Duke Shelby, has spoken out about what might come next for his character. Speaking to Digital Spy, he said: "I think he wants to remain anonymous because he doesn't want to be put in those... vulnerable situations where you're forced to do something in the name of the family.
"He's found the stables. He's with Curly and a couple of horses. I think he's quite happy with that."
As it looks like Duke is now next in line to take over from Tommy, Conrad also opened up about how Duke might get involved with the dark side of the family business: "Maybe it's not going out, and killing people… because, Duke's explained to him that he doesn't want to do that. Maybe the kind of darkness that Tommy sees in himself – he probably sees that in his son, Duke.
"Tommy's having to put all these parameters in place for when he becomes eventually incapable of leading the family in the way he used to."
Speaking to Deadline, Steven has also confirmed that the likes of Oswald Mosley will also be in the upcoming film.
What will happen in the Peaky Blinders film?
Steven also spoke about the plot line for the film: "We're going to make a film – a feature film – which will move the world on, and then once we've moved the world on into the Second World, we'll see where that takes us.
"It's now a situation where the world… you know, around the world, the Peaky world, it's got so much energy, and so much following, and such a huge fanbase, that you think: 'Well, let's just carry on.' So we do."
In another update from the show creator, he teased to Radio Times that the film will be the "same" Peaky Blinders that we know "but different" and suggested fans "expect the unexpected".
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Gladiator 2
Release date: November 2024
A whopping 24-years after the release of the original smash-hit film Gladiator, starring Russell Crowe, a sequel is officially on the way! With a current scheduled release date of November 2024, the highly-anticipated movie will see the talented Ridley Scott return to direct, as well as Normal People's Paul Mescal take on a starring role.
Mufasa: The Lion King
Release date: December 2024
Fans were incredibly excited when Disney announced another live-action film coming our way. In the upcoming prequel film, set for release in 2024, we will get to see Mufasa's journey to becoming the King.
Sonic 3
Release date: December 2024
After the success of the first two Sonic films, which starred the likes of Ben Schwartz, James Marsden and Jim Carrey, fans cannot wait for the third instalment to be released in 2024. The upcoming third film in the franchise is set to feature the introduction of a character named Shadow, who is expected to serve as the movie's main antagonist, with other iconic game characters such as Rouge the Bat making an appearance.
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy
Release date: February 2025
That's right - Bridegt Jones is back! Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson are all set to reprise their famous roles, with Renée confirming the exciting announcement in April 2024. The fourth film, titled Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, will be based on the latest novel by Helen Fielding of the same name, and is thought to be heading for a US release date of Valentine's Day 2025. Find out about the plot, cast and more here.
Snow White live-action remake
Release date: 20th March 2025
Starring Rachel Zegler in the titular role, and Gal Gadot as The Evil Queen, Disney will bring us a brand new Snow White live-action remake in 2024. Getting the Disney remake treatment, the film will include new music from composing duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul - the masterminds behind hit songs from epic movies such as La La Land, The Greatest Showman, and Dear Evan Hansen.
Peaky Blinders film
Release date: 2025
That's right, we're officially getting a Peaky Blinders film! In place of a seventh series, show creator Steven Knight has confirmed that they will be creating a movie, which will be set during the time-frame of World War Two. Steven previously teased that production would start in Spring 2023, and that it might hit cinemas by Spring 2024 - however, in January 2024 he told Radio Times: "I'm just working on the final bits of it at the moment", and that: "The plan is to start shooting that in the middle of 2024". So, it looks like a 2025 release date is on the cards.
Find out everything we know about the plot, cast and characters here.
Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fow
BBC bosses announced in June that there's going to be a brand new Wallace and Gromit moving dropping at Christmas time. Titled, Vengeance Most Fow, the 70-minute film will see the return of Feathers McGraw.
Release date: Christmas 2024
It's safe to say viewers were pretty gutted at the news that the sixth season would be the last, but fans are full of excitement to watch some of the characters in action again in the upcoming film.
We can't wait to see what happens next!
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