The Immortal Man A Gritty, Slow-Motion Salute to Tommy Shelby’s Legacy

Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan face off in 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.' Read our review of the WWII-set conclusion to the Shelby saga.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 6, 2026, 4:09 AM EST

Source: Page Six

One Last Job: The Plot and Recasting

Set roughly six years after the series finale, The Immortal Man finds Tommy Shelby living in self-imposed isolation, haunted by the ghosts of his past—specifically his brother Arthur and daughter Ruby. The peace is shattered when Tommy is drawn back to Birmingham to reign in his estranged son, Duke Shelby. Notably, the role of Duke has been recast, with Barry Keoghan taking over for Conrad Khan. Keoghan portrays a "firecracker" version of the character who has taken over the Peaky Blinders gang in his father's absence, only to become a pawn in a dangerous Nazi-backed counterfeit scheme that threatens the British economy.

New Faces and Casting Controversies

The film introduces several high-profile additions to the ensemble:

Barry Keoghan (Duke Shelby): Critics have praised the "electric" chemistry between Keoghan and Murphy, though some note Duke’s character remains a bit "thinly drawn."

Rebecca Ferguson (Kaulo): Ferguson plays a mysterious Romani medium who acts as a catalyst for Tommy’s return. However, her casting has sparked social media debate, with some questioning the choice of the Swedish actress to play a Romani character.