Cillian Murphy talks Peaky Blinders 🔥 BBC

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“It’s almost a decade of people’s lives. We’ve been through a lot together.”
Cillian Murphy looks back on an incredible six series of the iconic Peaky Blinders.
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[@alexzainderasaga1609]

Cillian was destined to be Thomas Shelby just as RDJ was destined to be Tony Stark. Nothing could be better than them.

[@shanekeenaNYC]

Cillian would be a great Anakin Skywalker.

[@-dale2051]

@@shanekeenaNYC too old now, a bit short as well.

[@shanekeenaNYC]

@@-dale2051 I was thinking Clone Wars Anakin to Revenge of the Sith Anakin.

[@-dale2051]

@@shanekeenaNYC only problem is cillian is shorter than ewan mcgregor

[@rackarafsanjaya3566]

@@-dale2051 lol

[@RoxxSerm]

Him and Hardy in this.... Just insane acting. Moments where you really see the art of this craft.

[@claire-christmas-august73]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 well said.! ✌🏻🇦🇺

[@rawn6847]

"You crossed the line, Alfie.."

[@manaspradhan5630]

bestesttt webseries evr❣️🔥

[@intisarmehbubkhanramim7650]

Tommy and Alfie's relationship is amazing.

[@apriljohnson421]

Absolutely!

[@spidey_107]

Hands down to Cillian. The fact that he in real life is an absolute opposite of Thomas Shelby in every respects just shows how incredible he is. One of the most capable actors that our generation has.

[@matthewmcnerlin231]

Watch in the wind that shakes the barely- amazing portrayal and opens your eyes

[@kellymcphaul2793]

Yes. Bravo.

[@valbmj522]

Thank you Cillian for the gift of brining Tommy Shelby to life ❤️ nobody else could’ve done it better

[@Chrlly]

For tommy edits visit. Channel

[@Abdulsamad-tg1ci]

Completely agreed

[@user-rw3gq6rz5e]

I think Cillian is best of the best

[@what-jl6tx]

A big thank you to the producers and writters too

[@jennyyoutube7609]

Thankyou for many, many nights of wanting to see more of your absolutely super role playing Tommy (Cillian Murphy). The great acting you portrayed throughout, along with the bad boy in you kept my attention and fascination with you throughout every single episode and it is something we will always remember. What a fantastic job you and the cast did. *In memory of Helen McCrory, what a gent your kind words mean. They must have touched every peaky f****** Blinder follower deeply, and we will hold her close to our hearts forever*. Aunt Polly continues to watch over you Shelby's , so please keep her memory alive. She so well deserves to never be forgotten. She was the Aunt that many of us wish we had in our lives, to help hold us all together. A talented, true and beautiful lovely soul. RIP Helen, you Bright, talented, Shining Super Peaky F****** Blinder Star with Angel wings X

[@ThaboTshuma]

Thomas Shelby plays Cillian Murphy incredibly

[@skycrusher9516]

lmao thomas can play cilian murphy this is interesting

[@adtoes]

Busted laughing 🤣 scared the shit out of my sleeping dog 🐕 😑

[@rigotopal2144]

Ahhahahahaahahahahahahahahaha

[@castoriamerlin]

fook yeah mate

[@Geminish15]

Exactly how I choose to view this as well *.*

[@eatsbyaidah1462]

The best television show I have come across in a while. Rip Polly. CILLIAN needs a Oscar already. Never have I ever had this level of excitement for a show. Sad it's ending but I hope Tommy has a happy ending ( what ever the he'll that means lol.)

[@ReonKad3]

Everyone dies then he kills Michael and lives out his days alone.

[@sebawayhtalk]

then we peaky blinders rest :(

[@miket7056]

Is Polly dead?

[@ReonKad3]

@@miket7056 ya

[@Arthurmadhal]

@@ReonKad3 how do u know

[@sama2086]

Him talking about Helen was so moving and heart-breaking. What a lovely guy and truly brilliant actor

[@Ater_Draco]

Helen McCrory could steal a scene from any other actor, just with a simple look or a knowing smile. Pure class & much missed

[@cathallen5315]

This man is a genius. So sad it's the last season

[@exorcise715]

@@i.am.ibtissam when did they mention that

[@brucewayne4036]

@@i.am.ibtissam I hope so like el camino

[@kay5206]

@@exorcise715 a peaky blinders movie is being made after the events of the last season (6), it says the release is 2023, hopefully it's an masterpiece like the series...

[@Berserk_96]

@@kay5206 from what i heard they are starting production in 2023 and should be out around 2024. I hope it comes sooner cuz i love this this tv show man looking foward to the movie

[@Berserk_96]

@@exorcise715 producer confirmed a movie that Will give an ending. He announced it at the same time he announced season 6 before it came out

[@jenny7085]

I watched this video and still see Tommy and Cillian as two completely different men. Amazing acting

[@Berserk_96]

Everytime i see Cillian now i see Tommy Shelby

[@cillianmurphy5939]

Hello my dear, how are you😘 I would like to use this great opportunity to personally thank you for the love and support, I guess you might be scared or surprised when you first saw my messages on here but trust me your safety matters a lot to me my dear ❤️❤️

[@michelleg1651]

Damn he’s smart- he speaks so eloquently.. his acting on Peaky Blinders is brilliant.. ❤

[@hondo4427]

Best acting in a series ever and Cillian is beyond amazing. What a fantastic series thank God ❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@ElonTusk.]

not god, steven knight

[@urusledge]

Watch A Bit of Frie and Laurie then watch House M.D.

[@jeretar]

Him Ragnar and Walter white i can't choose which one is better

[@S.O.A_Zero]

@@jeretar No one is better. When an actor fits so well into his character that everyone thinks he can't be replaced, then you reach the highest level possible. No one is better than the other because no one could ever do what they did better than them

[@ArmanGLifts]

There can be an argument made that Breaking Bad or other shows are better than Peaky Blinders but in terms of acting, Peaky Blinders is the greatest acted television show I’ve ever seen. The conversations seem genuine and the lines are immensely realistic and well written. Peaky is personally my favorite show bud we can’t deny that like The Wire or Breaking Bad or other such shows are potentially better. Shoutout to Ragnar, Walter, Tyrion, Alfie, Stringer, and Jessie Pinkman.

[@ronparsons463]

I'm 62,and this has been the best series by a mile.Every episode is like a feature film,all be it a shorter version.Legendary.

[@GoHardOrGoYard]

Honestly, that opening scene where Tommy & Polly visit the church has always stuck in my brain just because it shows their characters at their strongest, together. They are both incredible actors, and Helen will be missed massively, but i loved the farewell the show gave her and her character, beautifully done, as always.

[@castoriamerlin]

fook yeah mate

[@bluewolf860]

Very badass scene!!!

[@antonydandrea]

I only just recently binged the series, can't believe it was spread over 10 years!

[@mustafa2149]

Same!!!!

[@xiMoshyx]

Same as well! Haha

[@sourabghoshal7532]

Started 3 days back season 5 today lol...

[@shanegould6062]

Same I watched over Christmas my youngest son kept on for me to watch for years unbelievable.

[@irenegachoki8725]

me too i just started last month

[@userrrrthxmas]

The universe is estimated to be 14 billion years old and I’m so grateful that I’ve had the privilege to watch this absolute masterpiece of television for the past 9 years

[@henriquedelben]

my man i just watched the entire show in 5 days, I'm completely destroyed, it's like I'm grieving, so good, so good......

[@nishthagupta2740]

same here

[@Jacob-hb2rp]

@@henriquedelbenSame here. Watched it in two weeks and finished today. Grieving is definitely the word haha

[@sixxroach]

Exactly this comment 👏🏻

[@jonathanmawdsley2332]

The fact that Tommy and Cillian are so compartmentalised in my head is unreal, they are the same person but ridiculously different, testament to a phenomenal actor, I’m sure all the other actors in the show express this to some degree but damn, Cillian is the most prominent. Kudos to the whole team behind peaky blinders for making one of my all time favourite shows, bittersweet for this next season, as it will be the last

[@nevaehlittle4296]

Perfect comment

[@Moominteapot]

He's in so many big films too and I totally did not regonize it ,He really becomes a different person.

[@ohFitZz]

I mean Cillian Murphy is brilliant. But what you're describing is what every actor has to do... Tommy Shelby is a war vet, a crimelord, a murdering. Obviously Cillian isn't those. Same way that Ralph Fiennes is not one bit like the character Voldemort in Harry Potter. Same Way James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano is nothing like Tony in real life, during shooting he wouldn't get out of character. He was one of the greatest to ever do it. Cillian is brilliant too.

[@henriquedelben]

what'd you think about the last season, eh? i just finished and I'm really sad, it's like i lost a close friend. Can't wait for the movie and i just hoped it could have more seasons, but the thing is good things ends quicker

[@ohFitZz]

@@henriquedelben movie is coming dw

[@melaniejarrett2953]

How has he not won an award for this role ?? Sweet Jesus

[@zuliacha9306]

He did! Best Drama Performance at the National Television Awards

[@davemartin8501]

He's on a roll with awards now with a potential Oscar in the bag... just takes one break and that break is Oppenheimer... certainly Peaky Blinders has helped his profile..

[@motoconvo6995]

I got hooked on Cillians acting abilities with Batman Begins. Today one of my favorite actors. Such a testament to see such a modest guy play someone so ruthless. No one could be a better Thomas Shelby.

[@ioannisthemistocles9198]

Interesting that Cillian Murphy calls out the grave scene because it was the most amazing acting I’ve ever watched.

[@lornafarrelly7797]

Same.

[@jens2049]

Same. Its a fan favourite

[@ohFitZz]

You should watch The Sopranos and The Wire then...

[@isidoraklamm]

Ohh yeah you mean the one where he looks into the sky and says "a woman, that I love". I have to replay that over and over again, I'm in love with his acting.

[@fruitygranulizer540]

yeah. its such a simple scene in essence, but the acting really put you RIGHT in tommy's shoes. its insane how good the acting was.

[@oskarsss1934]

The amount of Confidence and pure Class Thomas has, I’ve never seen such a character before and probably never will. Cillian Murphy is one of the Best actors of this generation and I’m happy he’s finally getting Leading Role Recognition in big movies

[@iannewman7672]

Cillian became one of my all time favorite actors while watching this show. Such an amazing actor..but not just him..this whole cast is just amazing. Very well done. Hate to know its about to end..but either way.. well done...well done!

[@nielsendc1]

Just wow. You know an actor is truly remarkable in their craft when they are almost unrecognizable in their interviews. He embraced Tommy and brought him to life in a way noone else could have.

[@mariaboykewich3982]

Its sooo easy to get lost in love looking that dreamy blue eyes of Thomas shelby.

[@brettcdalton]

Cillian is our generation's most important actor.

[@silviavega7020]

Best actor EVER !!!!! ❤

[@shifashahine2005]

So exited for the last season of Peaky blinders and sad to see it come to an end r.I.p to the amazing woman who played aunt polly cillian is incredible 🔥🔥.

[@Chrlly]

For tommy edits visit channel

[@anmol.1338]

yes , rip polly mcrory not only was she a glue that bound the volatile shelby , not only that she was truly a very beautiful and kind human being , she will be missed as much in real life as in the industry

[@Bellocks1]

Helen McCrory is her name.

[@thatoneveganhippie]

Best show on television! I’ve watched the series 10 times! I can’t get enough.

[@cillianmurphy3230]

Thanks for liking and commenting on my fans page, it is my pleasure to have you as a true fan I hope you keep supporting and sharing my post.🔥🔥 How long have you been a fan?

[@zeynabhoseiny279]

He is so rare and well-spoken. I am forever in awe of his talent. Love you Cillian 💜

[@GK-qc5ry]

An amazing actor, even scene is powerful with Tommy. Love seeing him with Alfie, two heavyweight actors on screen is such a treat to watch.

[@ampaymedina]

I have just finished the show and oh dear, I feel lost. Come and save me Tommy! What a hell of a show, amazing acting by all of them, great cast, setting, story, details, emotions. Just FANTASTIC! I got mesmerized by Cillian Murphy, his role, the coldness but also the warmth at times, his eyes! Great piece of work. It def sets the bar very high for a next series to follow.

[@soul7touch]

Cillian pushes the limit with Tommy after every series, it keeps getting better and better. All the actors are brilliant. This is just a wonderful body of work!

[@Snowbunny1233]

I loved this show!!! The chemistry between the actors, the way it was shot, the costumes, sets were AMAZING. Cillian Murphy was amazing as Tommy Shelby.

[@wakeupthepro7957]

Love the way he's so humble and thankful. Great guy ❤

[@bethankrzowski4553]

When you see an interview and they are this different from the character, well it's rare and it shows how amazing the actor is.

[@marjanp4784]

2:59 the best way someone ever uttered the word "sad"... It broke my heart straightway... 💔

[@michaelvrabel4517]

this will go down as a all time classic, well done cillian murphy and the crew.

[@yoyoyo6862]

Love u cillian shelby

[@thesecond4113]

No one can play Thomas Shelby better than Cillian.. It's like Johnny Depp playing Jack Sparrow.

[@logicaldiscussionsonly1345]

Captain

[@kB012]

Absolutely

[@lalitadevi365]

Captain Jack Sparrow

[@yaninavite5444]

They are both Gimini in real life. Something interesting!

[@JK-lp6uw]

Best I've seen in some time. Cillian is an incredible actor!!

[@theqquintessential]

*Miss you Aunt Pol*

[@versaholubec4110]

He's my favorite one I can listen to him for hours or talk if I could. More love & respect to him and his spouse.

[@ryanrich06]

As good of a show as Breaking Bad. I feel like Tommy and Walter are two of the best written characters in television history.

[@steved3751]

I think what makes them both so compelling is the writing, there is never a wasted moment, everything is deliberate. even the slower moments have deep meaning. really impressive.

[@yabombo8145]

@@steved3751 i dont want to sound gay but your perspective reminds me of poetry because there’s never a wasted word, letter or punctuation mark. This shows how peaky blinders is written with such careful, precise intent.

[@aswmdude24]

@@yabombo8145 thats not gay

[@jens2049]

I wholeheartedly agree

[@mlcambre3]

James gandolfini is up there too

[@mgmegt5920]

Huge fan of Cillian. Everyone should dig deep into his roles, he's such a gem. Disco pigs, breakfast on pluto, 28 days later... He is so incredibly talented and vast in his roles. I just adore him.

[@cillianmurphy5939]

Hello my dear, how are you😘 I would like to use this great opportunity to personally thank you for the love and support, I guess you might be scared or surprised when you first saw my messages on here but trust me your safety matters a lot to me my dear ❤️❤️

[@mgmegt5920]

@@cillianmurphy5939 I wish you were really Cillian

[@sixxroach]

The way Cillian spoke of Helen was beautiful and she is clearly loved and missed by everyone. I’m so lucky to live in a time where I can watch a show as magnificent as Peaky Blinders and I don’t know about anyone else, but this show has helped me to hold on for so long, I feel like I finally belong somewhere in this world and that’s with the Peaky family and all the fans.

[@poppyseed890]

What it must be like to be blessed with that voice, that face and those acting talents.....

[@greencoolmoss]

I remember this show being something only my family watched. Now its a national treasure. Every cast member is a superb actor and the show is so unique and perfectly set for the 20's/30's

[@isidoraklamm]

I have never said this before about an actor but he is the first one who really blows me away. His acting is the most genuine I have ever seen. We are just so used to medicore acting by Hollywood Stars that once we se someone as brilliant as him, we are just so blown away.

[@annettegilbert3715]

Totally agree 💯

[@tiffaniemcmillan209]

What a breathtaking man

[@APixieNinja]

He has some of the most beautiful blue eyes I've ever seen. He was beautiful in Inception. Lord have mercy. 🤤

[@starynightugh6951]

I hope that this is the best season yet. His dedication to turning himself fully into Tommy, who is the extreme opposite of Cillian, is remarkable. He's such a versatile actor and a humble person. The way that he speaks so highly of Helen is bitter sweet.

[@muhammadahmed6428]

Cillian you are simply magical

[@Tonycillian5]

Best TV series in history along with Breaking Bad. Cillian needs a Grammy for Peaky Blinders and hopefully an Oscar for Oppenheimer. By order of the Peaky Blinders

[@kpgirl.4622]

YESSS

[@ginasreview1030]

I will cry happy tears once this BEYOND amazing show finishes. I have felt all the emotions & got many people in my life to watch it too. All got hooked on it. Cillian is an extraordinary actor. Love the whole cast . RIP Aunt Polly.♡♡♡

[@nicolejulianne9433]

The beauty of this man Is from an other world . 💎

[@Dan-kb9vr]

Nobody could pull of tommy Shelby better. My favourite tv character ever. Big up cillian Murphy what an actor

[@ToHimWeWillBeReturned]

The best work of Cillian I have seen was in Inception, Until I started Peaky blinders during Pandemic. Absolutely insane how he portrays Tommy

[@muhammadahmed6428]

Please give him an OSCAR. you deserve every bit of success and recognition. King👑

[@morganyoung3557]

I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up getting the Oscar for Oppenheimer because he was so amazing in the movie.

[@jennifercannon2228]

I can't count how many times I've watched this entire series. I will never stop . Cillian,Tom Hardy,Sam Neil, Helen M , paul Anderson Cole Finn. So many great performances ❤

[@adriank7576]

What a gem of an actor, truly. Much respect!

[@Heliweli]

Watched the first episode of new series last night. Wow! How they dealt with Helen McCoy no longer in the series was so delicate and sensitive, I cried, absolutely beautiful. Just like Polly would of wanted it. Thank you Stephen Knight for the way you handled it.

[@SusheelJay-of7tf]

Which ott??

[@Luna-ie9cy]

They executed that perfectly. Made perfect sense with the series while also respectfully sending her off to rest. RIP

[@punkycucu]

The best show I've watched in years hands down one of the greatest TV series ever

[@ChristinApril]

I could listen to him all day long and take in all his knowledge and infos.

[@mattblackbeard]

Another of thanking BBC for making such a masterpiece 🛐

[@itsindianhere7143]

total respect to cillian murphy for his work of tommy shelby I wonder why don't cillian murphy get a oscar for the peaky blinders cast

[@-dale2051]

Oscars are only for the movies I think.

[@itsindianhere7143]

@@-dale2051 ohh okay I didn't know that

[@christendomdefenderbeready3251]

MOVIE 🍿 INCOMING 🔜⏰

[@FindingAshley]

One of the best actors of our time what lucky folks we are to witness

[@Redstories607]

Season 3,5,6 he killed it the emotion he expressed all around the show were just amazing.

[@neilkoch5481]

Made tear up when he was talking about the late great Helen McCrory.

[@ThomasShelby-uq8cz]

The best series I've ever watched, it even beats any movies 🎬 I've ever seen. I've watched it at least 8 times. Absolutely amazing show

[@michaelbarber5633]

This blows away anything in the US. I’m late to the party but omg, one show and I was hooked. Took a bit to figure out the language lol. Not like anything I’d heard in the southern US. Well done! I’d love more.

[@clairewilliams3081]

Best TV in years.Cillian has played a blinder(literally)🖤🖤🖤

[@patrycjapatalas2519]

Best series I have ever watched. Cillian Murphy is a genius in this role. ❤And Helen McCrory - what a loss..

[@rory4016]

One of the best TV series of all time, and a large chunk of that is down to Cillian Murphys performance. Absolutely phenomenal

[@kurtisstanley7660]

I don’t even associate cillian with Tommy. That’s how good of an actor he is.

[@yumnamehkari]

Love how he’s grateful for everything

[@pavithram2021]

This is THE BEST FUCKIN SHOW TO EVER EXIST!! PERIOD!!

[@KhanafiahAli-vk8dx]

The moment he talks about late Polly I just teared up so badly The actress dealt with cancer and man somehow reminded me of my dad

[@brkaz5864]

Thank you BBC for bringing the Shelbys to life.

[@jassonhyde]

Brilliant actor! Brilliant series!

[@sco77yg]

He was born to play this role. My favourite TV show ever.

[@thehamburgergod5543]

Amazing actors!

[@manaspradhan5630]

Cillian murphy is born for the role TOM SHELBY🔥🔥♥️

[@irenesmith4390]

What a beautiful interview with beautiful Cillian, ant polly is always in our hearts, sleepwell beautiful lady x💔🌹

[@lorriholder3045]

Great actor and gorgeous oxo

[@73005]

I fell in love with Tommy, and this show! Awesome show I binged watched over this weekend!

[@nika4043]

I also watched it last summer, it's incredible. Why haven't I seen this before? After the series, I watched other films with Cillian Murphy, his young works, On the Edge, Disco pigs and others. I am so happy that I live at this time! In addition, the series helped me cope with depression

[@eclectic_witch]

One of my favorites of his is The Wind that Shakes the Barley.

[@nika4043]

@@eclectic_witch Oh, yes, it's a great movie. The last movie I watched was A Girl with a pearl earring. He gets so used to the role that I want to say: I believe, Cillian!

[@Stpakos]

Such an amazing acting by everyone in this show!Congratulations!

[@briandonnelly2101]

Best actor and all round person ever, love him.

[@zuzana7573]

There is so much pain in Cillian´s voice when he´s speaking about Helen, it breaks my heart. He´ll missing her there I feel as to us all. I like they both in the series because they fabulous complemented each other. Can´t wait 6th series ❤️

[@cillianmurphy3230]

Thanks for liking and commenting on my fans page, it is my pleasure to have you as a true fan I hope you keep supporting and sharing my post. ❤️💯🙏🏻

[@JulioLunavictoria]

The biggest show of all the times, great Thomas Murphy Shelby

[@sweetcryss]

Simply amazing! Millions of thanks for this post that is available also in my country! ❤

[@compianofranco6333]

one of the Best shows i've ever seen great actors, great soundtrack, plots, photography, scenes and performances Cillian is a great actor he was destined to be Tommy Shelby he deserves 10092828283 damn emmys

[@ruthbrierley1798]

It's so strange to hear Cillian's real accent! :-)

[@nehilshrivastava8114]

EXACTLY, holy shite!

[@cillianmurphy5939]

Hello my dear, how are you😘 I would like to use this great opportunity to personally thank you for the love and support, I guess you might be scared or surprised when you first saw my messages on here but trust me your safety matters a lot to me my dear ❤️❤️

[@adityasteven3257]

Can't wait for season 6!!!

[@BinaryRex18]

I like how cillian says that tommy is so different from him and that it took months to sink into the character. It makes sense, their personalities are probably exact opposites. Shows what a great actor murphy is

[@worldinyourmind8926]

It's weird to see Thommy with the hair of Cillian Murphy :P

[@Ax-xN]

It's surreal that Helen McCrory has passed away she was the soul of the show God rest her soul and I hope Steven Knight doesn't stop here

[@caseydunn842]

So agree that Cillian needs an Oscar for his role. Helen needs one for her supporting role. Very few stories are told with such passion and clarity. Sad to see it come to an end. I feel this is as good as the sopranos. I'm definitely a fan forever

[@cillianmurphy5939]

Hello my dear, how are you😘 I would like to use this great opportunity to personally thank you for the love and support, I guess you might be scared or surprised when you first saw my messages on here but trust me your safety matters a lot to me my dear ❤️❤️

[@gotsouced4943]

It's like he was born to play this role and I wish there could've been another season Or movie best show and acting ever

[@sunefrodi]

Cillian Murphy in peaky Blinders looks amazing. I think he always should go with that look.