Peaky Blinders draws inspiration from a real gang that operated in Birmingham, England, and was known for its distinctive style, including flat caps with razor blades sewn into the peaks.
1. Inspired by a real gang
Cillian Murphy smoked thousands of cigarettes during the filming of the series. However, the cigarettes used on the sets were herbal and did not contain tobacco.
2. Cillian Murphy smoked thousands of cigarettes
There are reports that Jason Statham was considered for the role of Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders.
3. Jason Statham considered for role of Tommy Shelby
Helen McCrory, the late actress who portrayed Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders, shared that she extensively watched clips of Ozzy Osbourne to learn the distinct Birmingham dialect.
4. Polly Gray’s accent inspired by Ozzy Osbourne
The Devil’s Horsemen, horse professionals, have gained recognition in the film industry for their expertise in training horses for stunts.
5. Peaky Blinders used the same horse trainers as Game of Thrones
Two of its lead characters, actor Joe Cole and Finn Cole, are cousins on TV but brothers in real life.
6. John Shelby and Michael Gray are real-life brothers
Actors Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley crossed paths for the first time while working together on the set of Wuthering Heights in 2009.
7. Alfie Solomons and May Carleton are a couple in real life
The hairstyle, known as an ‘undercut’, gained significant popularity in the early 20th century, particularly among English street gangs and criminals.
8. Haircut inspiration
Creator Steven Knight has hinted that a film is on the cards and will delve deeper into Duke Shelby’s character.
9. A Peaky Blinders movie