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Cillian Murphy has dominated headlines this week with several major announcements, interviews, and a wave of fan nostalgia driven by the enduring influence of Peaky Blinders. Appearing on The Graham Norton Show, Murphy sparked conversation by revealing the historical reason for Tommy Shelby’s now iconic haircut, which he described as "disgusting" yet historically accurate—explaining the style actually originated as a way to prevent lice infestation among gang members, a detail that had the audience both amused and appalled. He joked that while it’s become a barbershop staple for fans, he personally prefers longer hair, leaving the “lice cut” to the character rather than himself, as reported by LADbible.
Hot on the heels of this appearance, a bombshell dropped in the entertainment world: Netflix and the BBC have officially commissioned a two-season Peaky Blinders sequel series. The announcement, made on October 2, confirmed Murphy's involvement as an executive producer, though not as a series regular star this time. The new storyline, set in 1953, a decade after the original, will chronicle the next generation of the Shelby family navigating a brutal battle for control over Birmingham’s massive postwar reconstruction. Creator Steven Knight has promised another “hell of a ride,” and emphasized that the Shelbys’ legendary grip on power will continue in a more "mythical" dimension as the family operates at the heart of the city’s tumultuous rebirth, according to Mathrubhumi.
Adding even more fuel to Murphy mania, his new film Steve quietly landed on Netflix and has drawn attention for his deft portrayal of everyday struggle and failure, themes Murphy himself discussed in a Radio Times interview, noting that “99 percent of us are trying and failing,” a sentiment that’s clearly resonated with critics and audiences alike.
On the business front, nothing substantial has been reported about new ventures this week, though Murphy’s executive producer role for both the Peaky Blinders film and sequel series further cement his influence behind the scenes. Meanwhile, his social media buzz remains strong, with fans circulating recent interview clips and speculating about his continued collaborations with creator Steven Knight.
In short, with a major Peaky Blinders sequel on the horizon, high-profile interviews, and new releases streaming, Cillian Murphy’s cultural and career momentum only seems to be accelerating, and biographically these days are likely to be remembered as pivotal in cementing him not just as an actor, but as a major creative force in British drama.
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