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Cillian Murphy is one of the most popular actors in the world and is currently basking in the success of his blockbuster and critically acclaimed movie 'Oppenheimer'. He even bagged an Oscar for his stellar performance. The actor is also well known for playing the role of Tommy Shelby in the hit British series 'Peaky Blinders'. While fans have been eagerly awaiting Murphy's return to the big screen, the Academy Award winning actor is now confirmed to reprise his role of Tommy in the new 'Peaky Blinders' movie. The creator of the show, Steven Knight, confirmed the reports at the premiere of the new BBC drama 'The Town'.

While speaking to Birmingham World, Steven Knight said, "He definitely is returning for it. We’re shooting it in September just down the road in Digbeth."

 
 
 
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Earlier, in an interview with Rolling Stone UK, Cillian talked about the possibility of him returning to 'Peaky Blinders'. He said, "If there’s more story there, I’d love to do it. But it has to be right. Steve Knight wrote 36 hours of television, and we left on such a high. I’m really proud of that last series. So, it would have to feel legitimate and justified to do more.”

On the work front, Cillian was last seen in 'Oppenheimer' for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Earlier, while speaking to Sucharita Tyagi, Cillian Murphy was asked about Robert Oppenheimer being influenced by Bhagavad Geeta and the actor revealed he also read the sacred book in his preparation. “I did read the Bhagavad Gita in preparation, and I thought it was an absolutely beautiful text, very inspiring. I think it was a consolation to him, he kind of needed it and it provided him a lot of consolation, all his life,” he said.

'Oppenheimer' also stars Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek and Kenneth Branagh in pivotal roles.