Peaky Blinders fans have been at the edge of their seats with excitement over the film version of the iconic series being greenlit. Returning to his role of the piercing-eyed Tommy Shelby, the flat-capped Brummie crime boss, is Cillian Murphy . The sixth and final series of the series ended in 2022.

Instead of a seventh series, it was announced that a feature-length film would be released sometime in 2025, distributed by Netflix. Netflix previously dropped a tease on social media - a photo of the hefty script - but with cast and crew tight-lipped, there are plenty of burning questions that need to be answered. Who's in the cast? Well, much to the delight of fans, it was recently announced that A-list star Rebecca Ferguson has joined the Peaky Blinders family.

READ MORE: Kate Middleton's 'household rule' is so strict George, Charlotte and Louis can't break it READ MORE: Sinead O'Connor fans left scratching their heads as 'horrific' waxwork 'doesn't even look like her' The Hollywood star is best known for her role as Lady Jessica in Dune, MI6 agent Ilsa Faust in three Mission Impossible movies, Jenny Lind in The Greatest Showman, Juliette Nichols in Apple TV+'s Silo and Anna Watson in The Girl on the Train. Netflix UK & Ireland shared on their official X page: "NEWS: Rebecca Ferguson will join Cillian Murphy in the upcoming Peaky Blinders film!" Fans were over the moon with the news and rushed to the comment section to share their excitement. One delighted user commented: "Hell.