The film, which is being directed by Otto Bathurst and written by Steven Knight, will bring the BBC series to life on the big screen. Rebecca Ferguson has joined the cast of the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie, alongside Sam Neill. The pair will star alongside previously announced cast members Cillian Murphy, Helen McCrory, Tom Hardy, and Anya Taylor-Joy. The film is being directed by Otto Bathurst and written by Steven Knight. The story follows the Shelby crime family as they navigate the treacherous streets of post-World War I England. Production on the film is set to begin in 2023. Ferguson is best known for her roles in the Mission: Impossible franchise, while Neill has appeared in films such as Jurassic Park and Thor: Ragnarok.