The gang at Peaky Blinders is paying tribute to one of its own, toasting Cillian Murphy on the global success of Oppenheimer.
Murphy, who played Tommy Shelby in the hit Steven Knight-created period drama from 2013-2022, plays the titular J Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s epic film which has received high praise and grossed over $400M global in less than two weeks.
On its social media channels today, the official Peaky Blinders account wrote: “Cillian, from the moment you donned Tommy’s cap it was clear that you are at the top of your craft.
Your performance as Oppenheimer is magnificent.” A post shared by Peaky Blinders (@peakyblindersofficial) Peaky Blinders executive producer Caryn Mandabach today also told Deadline of Murphy, “He truly deserves all love from people who know him best.” Murphy’s portrayal of Oppenheimer has drawn huzzahs from many corners.
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