Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy went full frontal nude in early film role and says he’s ‘comfortable’ stripping off

Peaky Blinders made a welcome return to our screens recently, with the sixth and final series of the BBC drama beginning in February. The new series has got off to an eventful start, with tensions among the Shelby family reaching new heights.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaFlorence Pugh may soon be touching down in Arrakis.The Oscar-nominated star of “Little Women” and “Black Widow” is in negotiations to join the cast of “Dune: Part 2,” Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros.’ follow-up to the critically acclaimed, commercially successful (for a pandemic) “Dune.” If the deal closes, Pugh will play Princess Irulan Corrino, a royal who becomes romantically entangled with Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides. It’s a critical role, one with the potential to grow if “Dune” stretches deeper into novelist Frank Herbert’s literary canon.Production on the sequel is expected to start this summer, and the film is slated to hit theaters on Oct.

Though Part One is in the home stretch of its award season campaign, Warner Bros. and Legendary’s Dune Part Two is ramping up its pre-production efforts as sources tell Deadline Florence Pugh is in negotiations to join the cast. While not confirmed, sources say she will play Princess Irulan Corrino, the eldest daughter to Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV. She will join returning cast members that include Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya and Josh Brolin with director, producer and co-screenwriter Denis Villeneuve also returning.

The final series of Peaky Blinders kicked off on 27 February, and the first two episodes of the sixth season have been filled with drama and plot twists. So far, viewers have watched as tensions have unfolded among members of the Shelby family, as Cillian Murphy takes centre stage once again as Brummie gangster Thomas Shelby. While many actors have returned to reprise their roles in the hit BBC drama, there's also been some new faces introduced for the final series.

Tom Hardy has returned to season six of Peaky Blinders as Alfie Solomons after he was shot in the face by Tommy Shelby in series four. The 44 year old actor, whose character has suffered facial injuries after the brutal shot in series four, is said to 'love' playing the role of the leader of a Jewish gang in the British period crime drama which is set in Birmingham. Meanwhile fans have praised his return to the hit BBC One series with one tweeting: "Tom Hardy’s performance in Peaky Blinders truly deserves an award." But while Tom, who married actress Charlotte Riley in 2014, is very committed to his acting, he also has a very impressive tattoo collection and has 30 inkings on his body.

RUBY Shelby had another worrying vision in the second instalment of the Peaky Blinders' sixth season - and fans think they've cracked the code. Fans were promised the "darkest" season yet of the hit BBC series as the finale plays out over the following weeks - and show creator Steven Knight has certainly delivered.

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Tom Hardy’s character Alfie Solomons has made his first appearance in Peaky Blinders season six.Despite having been shot in the face in season four by Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy), the season five finale confirmed Solomons was still alive and secretly living in Margate. He didn’t survive without injury though, having gone blind in one eye.In the second episode of season six, Shelby visited Solomons and convinced him to go into business together to sell opium abroad to help “shift the balance of power” against Jack Nelson (James Frecheville).It was Solomons’ preoccupation with opera, however, which provided the character’s standout line: “I always thought opera was just fat people fucking shouting.” You can check out some reactions below.Tom Hardy’s first line in the new season.

PEAKY Blinders fans have gone crazy after spotting one of its former stars Joe Cole in The Ipcress File. Joe is best known for his role as John Shelby in the Peaky Blinders - and viewers watching ITV's latest drama this evening were quick to notice the star. The 33-year-old played the younger brother of the infamous Tommy Shelby - portrayed by Cillian Murphy - in the Birmingham-based drama.

Peaky Blinders’ Arthur Shelby actor Paul Anderson looks a world away from the tough ‘hardman’ role he plays on the BBC drama. The show has just kicked off its sixth and final series with Cillian Murphy’s character Tommy Shelby’s older brother Arthur becoming a fan favourite in the series, which follows the life of a gangster family living in Birmingham in the early 20th century. As perhaps the most brutal of the Shelby clan, Arthur is known for his intense fighting skills and violent behaviour - including beating someone to death with a hammer and killing a child at a boxing match.

Cillian also mentioned his early family life and how his upbringing helped to bolster his acting career.He explained that there were always books and music in his home growing up, and he was always encouraged to pursue traditional music.He confirmed, however, that he didn’t come from an artistic family, but opportunities were always available.In a February interview with The Observer, Cillian spoke up about how he doesn’t go out very often and doesn’t like it when people bombard him with photographs.He said: "I'm always happy to chat."What I don't like is people surreptitiously taking photographs, which someone said is like the amateur Stasi."It's so f*****g weird.

Express.co.uk, Peaky Blinders actress Natasha O’Keeffe, 35, revealed some inspiring memories of filming with her late co-star, Helen McCrory, who played the Shelby family matriarch Aunt Polly, in a tribute to her.Natasha, who plays Lizzie Shelby in the hit show, spoke to Express.co.uk at the red carpet premiere of the sixth season of Peaky Blinders in Birmingham.The BBC star plays Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ Shelby, the second wife of Tommy Shelby (played by Cillian Murphy).The 35-year-old praised Helen, who died of breast cancer in April last year at the age of 52, for always being “very modest about her abilities” and added that Helen “never realised how much she was giving you.“As a younger actor, on set with her, I was learning so, so much.”Natasha added: “The ‘tea leaves’ scene in season four always comes to mind, because it just felt like these two ladies [who] know each other…“It’s about Lizzie being pregnant with Tommy’s child, so I think that’s one of the scenes that really spring to mind [between] Lizzie and Polly.”In the scene, Aunt Polly reads Lizzie’s tea leaves to predict her fortune and tells Lizzie she is pregnant.Aunt Polly’s prediction would prove to be true when Lizzie later gives birth to daughter, Ruby Shelby, later in the series.Natasha, who has recently spoken about her spiritual connection with the late Helen McCrory, added that the character of Polly Gray was a “wise woman”.In an interview with Radio Times, she explained: “Sometimes I would find myself talking to her.”“It wasn’t a conscious decision, more like an instinct.“I felt the need to connect with her in some way and so I’d ask for strength or encouragement between takes.”She added: “I also listened to Nina Simone in my trailer because I know Helen

Forget all the drama with the Shelby family down the back streets of Birmingham in BBC One’s Peaky Blinders – this Sunday it’s all about family fights in real-life. Acting brothers Joe Cole and Finn will be competing in a TV ratings war as their mega dramas, Peaky Blinders and new ITV spy thriller Ipcress File go head-to-head. We can only imagine the two of them sitting down in front of the box and fighting over the remote control.

Fans of Peaky Blinders have been patiently waiting for the show to return since series five ended in 2019 – and they weren't disappointed. While many questions that had been buzzing around in the run up to the first episode were answered, viewers were left with even more queries after the premier's enigmatic ending. The final moments of the highly anticipated episode showed Tommy Shelby's (Cillian Murphy) daughter Ruby (Orla McDonagh) experiencing an ominous premonition involving "a man with green eyes," and the Romani words, "Tickna mora o'beng." Now, ahead of the explosive episode that's due to air this weekend, show creator Steven Knight has revealed Ruby's vision is "not a good thing".

cricket legend Shane Warne "wanted to be" one of the Peaky Blinders and begged for a role on the hit BBC show.Sports fans were left in shock on Friday, following news Warne had sadly passed away at the age of 52 following a suspected heart attack.Prior to his death, Warne had spoken of his love for the Peaky Blinders and the Shelby family, even wearing a flat cap when working as a commentator in 2021.During one television appearance during India's tour of Australia in January last year, Warne admitted he wanted to be a Peaky Blinder himself.Fans had speculated that Warne was eyeing up a cameo appearance on the show, after he was seen sporting a flat cap similar to those worn by the gangsters on the show.Warne confirmed his love for the show and that he wanted to join the programme when he appeared as an analyst for Fox Cricket during Australia and India's test series.“I wanna be one of the Shelby’s long lost… (in Cockney accent) Tommy Shelby, Arthur," he admitted.Would Shane Warne have made a good Peaky Blinder? Let us know in the comments section below.The legendary then looked down the camera and added: “I want to be inPeaky Blinders.

Peaky Blinders star Joe Cole has opened up about leaving the hit BBC show, which returned to screens last weekend (February 27).The actor played John Shelby in the show, brother of Tommy Shelby played by Cillian Murphy. He held the role for three seasons before leaving in 2017.Speaking to Radio Times about leaving the show, Cole said he had no regrets.“In society we’re told to play by the rules and live your life in a certain way,” he began.

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Former Peaky Blinders actor Joe Cole has opened up about his late co-star, Helen McCrory, describing her as a “rare gem.” The 33 year old star, who played John Shelby until series four of the show, appeared on This Morning alongside hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield to discuss his new spy thriller series, The Ipcress File. As he reflected on the impressive cast list for the ITV show, which includes Tom Hollander and Lucy Boynton, he admitted he had always had the pleasure of working with “phenomenal actors and actresses” - especially Cillian Murphy and Helen McCrory on the BBC crime drama, Peaky Blinders.

This Morning to chat about his upcoming show but also shared his thoughts on the late actress Helen McCrory.Joe and Helen both worked on the iconic series of Peaky Blinders together and looking back at his time on the show, he says she was a "rare gem".Harry Potter actress Helen died from cancer, age 52, in April 2021, which left a great hole in the acting community.Joe shared what it has been like working with big stars across his career, from past roles and current, in his new series The Ipcress File during a chat with This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.He said: "When you're working with great actors they bring something else out of you. It's a real job as you might have preconceptions about how you're going to do a scene, but when you get into a room with heavyweights like Tom Hollander, you're like that anyway but it brings different things out of your performance."He continued: "It happens a lot, up and down, small arts and big parts.

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Peaky Blinders star Annabelle Wallis has reportedly split from boyfriend Chris Pine, according to reports.The couple were first linked in 2018, but have reportedly called time on their relationship “months” ago after keeping their relationship largely secret. A source has claimed that the pair "have broken up and haven't been together for a few months,” according to Entertainment Tonight.