The Peaky Blinders film, The Immortal Man, has drawn more than 25 million global subscribers in its opening week on Netflix, according to new figures from the streaming service.
Released on Friday, March 20, the gangster drama picks up six years after the television series finale. Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy, emerges from exile to stop his son Duke Shelby, portrayed by Barry Keoghan, from flooding the economy with counterfeit currency.
The film has received enthusiastic reactions from fans. One viewer on IMDb described it as a “pure masterpiece,” while another said the suspense was so intense they “almost forgot to breathe.” Stephen Graham also stars in the film.
Series creator Steven Knight has confirmed plans for a follow-up series set in the 1950s, continuing from where The Immortal Man ends. Cast and release details for the new series have yet to be announced.
