TMDb/Peaky Blinders: The Immor Celebrity Peaky Blinders creator reveals scrapped Tom Hardy storyline for the sequel film, The Immortal Man, starring Cillian Murphy. March 26, 2026 AceShowbiz - Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders, recently shared insights into a discarded storyline involving Tom Hardy's character in the sequel film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. The movie, which picks up six years after the TV series finale, focuses on Tommy Shelby, portrayed by Cillian Murphy, as he seeks peace from his troubled past.