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Peaky Blinders icon Cillian Murphy set for huge Hollywood films as BBC show ends
BBC series Peaky Blinders have finally discovered Tommy Shelby's fate in the last ever episode of the popular drama.With Tommy diagnosed with a life threatening illness and his cousin Michael Gray determined to exact his revenge and kill Tommy once and for all, fans feared it was the end for the fearless Peaky Blinders leader.But as the show came to its poignant conclusion, what is next for Cillian? With news of a Peaky Blinders film on the horizon, and Cillian becoming one of the most critically acclaimed actors of a generation, it seems the door is wide open as he steps into the next phase of his career.With Bond rumours circulating, big Hollywood film news and a potential Peaky Blinders return, Daily Star takes a look at what Cillian Murphy could do next.Cillian Murphy is one of the many actors whose name has been hotly tipped to take over the role of James Bond from Daniel Craig.Bookmaker Coral has tipped the Tommy Shelby actor to become the new James Bond, with current odds of 3-1, making Cillian a strong contender to take over the role.He is only narrowly eclipsed by The Witcher actor Henry Cavill, who is the current favourite to become the next Bond with odds of 2-1.Speaking about Cillian becoming one of the favourites to become Bond, Coral's PR Manager John Hill said: "Cillian Murphy has reminded us all of what a great actor he is in the latest series of Peaky Blinders.
