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Cillian Murphy pays tribute to “proud Brummie and Peaky Blinder” Benjamin Zephaniah

Cillian Murphy has paid tribute to his Peaky Blinders co-star Benjamin Zephaniah, who died on Thursday (December 7), aged 65.The pair appeared together in the BBC period crime drama, with Murphy playing protagonist Tommy Shelby and Zephaniah as Jeremiah “Jimmy” Jesus, a Jamaican-born street preacher and friend of Shelby’s.“Benjamin was a truly gifted and beautiful human being – a generational poet, writer, musician and activist. A proud Brummie and a Peaky Blinder,” said Murphy in a statement, (via Deadline).
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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.
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Peaky Blinders finale theories - Tommy 'saved', Michael death twist and Alfie returns
BBC drama Peaky Blinders this evening (April 3).Following a cliff hanger ending, where Michael Gray promised to kill his cousin Tommy Shelby, and with Tommy told that he has just over one year to live, fans are speculating what the feature length episode will hold for the characters.Will Tommy die? Will Michael succeed in his plan? And how will the episode tie into the long awaited Peaky Blinders spin-off film?With just a few hours left until all will be revealed, fans have shared some of their theories about what lies in store for the Shelby family.Ahead of Peaky Blinder's final episode, Daily Star has taken a look at some of the best fan theories.A shocking revelation in episode 4 of the final series of Peaky Blinders left fans devastated, after Tommy Shelby was diagnosed with tuberculoma.The fearless Peaky Blinders leader was given around one year to live, and with Tommy saying he had one last deed to complete before "we Peaky Blinders rest", it seems that time could finally be up for the iconic character.After The Peaky Blinders official Twitter page shared a clip of the feature length series finale, with the caption "Shall we witness the final act?", many fans have speculated that this is the end for Tommy Shelby.One viewer said: "Tommy's Era is going to be over," followed by crying and broken heart emojis," while a second added: "I want Tommy to survive, but it's looking doubtful, so I'm preparing for tears again."Others referenced the conversation between Tommy and wife Lizzie in episode five, where Tommy said: "When you married me, you married a man and a curse."With flashback scenes showing Aunt Polly and Michael placing a curse on Tommy, and Michael continually promising to kill him, Tommy could potentially
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Peaky Blinder fans floored as 'Harry Styles lookalike' arrives as Tommy Shelby's son
Peaky Blinders viewers couldn't believe their eyes when they saw Tommy Shelby introduce his long lost son to the family.But it wasn't just the sudden new addition to the family that caught their attention - it was the fact he closely resembles a certain popular former boyband member.Fans of the show rushed to Twitter to comment that Erasmus "Duke" Shelby is in fact a dead ringer for One Direction star Harry Styles.One wrote: "Genuinely thought it was Harry Styles, I need to find my specs."Another added: "I can’t be the only one who thought when Tommy's son came in was harry styles at first."A third continued: "Tommy’s son is a Wish version of Harry Styles."A fourth social media user tweeted: "Tommy’s son looks ever so slightly like Harry Styles."Another penned: "Oi don’t talk to Arthur like that Poundland Harry Styles."The head of The Shelby clan was last week seen learning that he had fathered Duke 20 years earlier during a brief romp under a hazel tree with the boys now-deceased mother at Appleby Fair.He learned of his existence on a visit to the gipsy camp where he had been living with his relatives ever since his mother's death.Tommy learned of the boy's identity shortly after the tragic death of his daughter with wife Lizzie, Ruby, who passed away from TB.Duke was subsequently brought to Birmingham by Tommy as he invited him to join the family business after learning his tragic fate in last week's episode.Unbeknown to the rest of the Shelbys - including siblings Arthur, Finn and Ada and treacherous cousin Michael Gray - Tommy has been diagnosed with tuberculoma after undergoing tests when Ruby fell ill.His own GP delivered the shocking news to him last week - giving him just a year to 18 months to live.Fans are now
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