Cillian Murphy is getting ready to put on the flat cap one last time. With the release of the Peaky Blinders movie, The Immortal Man, just days away, the Oscar-winning actor has taken a trip down memory lane. In a new promotional video, Murphy counted down the top ten Tommy Shelby moments from the show. The list was voted on by the fans, and the actor’s reaction to the number two spot has everyone talking. It turns out that the scene fans adore the most is not a bloody gang war or a tense standoff, but a quiet, romantic moment from the very first season.
The Countdown That Surprised Even Tommy Shelby Himself
The excitement for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is at an all-time high. To celebrate, Netflix released a special video featuring Cillian Murphy revealing the top ten fan-favorite scenes from the original series . Murphy, known for his intense portrayal of the Birmingham gang leader, seemed genuinely curious about which moments made the cut. He sat down to watch the clips and share his thoughts, giving fans a rare glimpse into his perspective on the character he has played for over a decade.
The list featured some of the most iconic moments from the show’s six-season run. From explosive confrontations to heartbreaking losses, the top ten was a rollercoaster of emotions. But it was the reveal of the number two spot that really caught Murphy’s—and everyone’s—attention.
The Number Two Moment: A Surprise for Cillian Murphy
When the countdown reached number two, the scene that appeared was from Season 1, Episode 2. It is a quiet, tender moment between Tommy Shelby and Grace Burgess, played by Annabelle Wallis. In the scene, the two characters share a rare moment of vulnerability, a stark contrast to the usual violence and scheming of the show. It is a simple, beautifully acted scene that shows a softer side of the hardened gangster.
Cillian Murphy was visibly surprised. He admitted he did not expect this particular scene to rank so high. According to reports, Murphy laughed and said he figured a lot of “romantics” must have voted in the poll . He praised the writing and Wallis’s performance, noting that the director of that episode, Otto Bathurst, had told him right after filming that the scene felt special . The fact that this intimate moment beat out major action sequences shows just how much the audience cares about the heart of the show, not just the violence.
Number One: The Scene That Took the Crown
So, if the Grace and Tommy moment was number two, what could possibly be number one? The top spot went to another scene from the series finale, Season 6. This moment involves Tommy having visions of his late daughter, Ruby. It is a deeply emotional and psychological scene that highlights Tommy’s grief and the heavy toll his life has taken on him. While Murphy was surprised by the number two pick, he seemed to understand why this particular vision scene resonated so deeply with the audience as the ultimate favorite.
Remembering Polly: A Tribute to Helen McCrory
Throughout the countdown, a recurring theme was the absence of Helen McCrory, who played the formidable Polly Gray. McCrory passed away in 2021 after a private battle with cancer . Her death happened during the filming of the final season.
Cillian Murphy took several moments during the video to honor his late co-star. He mentioned how the cast and crew were “bereft” during the shoot for Season 6 . He explained that creator Steven Knight wrote the season as a tribute to her, making her spirit feel present even in the episodes she could not film. Murphy described McCrory as “remarkable,” praising her ability to mix tenderness and ferocity in every scene . Watching the old clips, especially those featuring Polly, was a bittersweet experience for Murphy, who recently admitted that rewatching the series to prepare for the movie was “heartbreaking” because it meant seeing McCrory again .
The Other Big Moments in the Top Ten
The rest of the top ten list reads like a greatest hits album for Peaky Blinders fans. Here are some of the other key moments that made the cut:
- Number 10: Tommy kills his cousin Michael Gray (Finn Cole) in the series finale. Before pulling the trigger, Tommy delivers the chilling line, “Polly was half of me,” acknowledging the deep connection to Michael’s mother, even as he ends Michael’s life .
- A Season 3 Faceoff: The list included a tense scene from Season 3 where Alfie Solomons (Tom Hardy) tells Tommy he has crossed a line. The dynamic between Murphy and Hardy is always a fan favorite.
- The Near-Death Experience: A scene from the Season 2 finale, where Tommy is led to a field to be executed, was also highlighted. Resigned to his fate, Tommy calmly lights a cigarette, only to be saved at the last second by a man working for Winston Churchill .
The Immortal Man: What We Know So Far
This trip down memory lane is perfectly timed. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is almost here. The film picks up during World War II, following a self-exiled Tommy Shelby as he is forced to return to Birmingham . He will have to confront his past, his family, and the changing world around him.
Cillian Murphy has confirmed that this movie will be his final time playing Tommy Shelby. He told Empire magazine that he does not think he will fully process the end of this journey until the film is actually released .
Global Release Dates for The Immortal Man
Fans around the world are eager to see Tommy Shelby back in action. Here is when and where you can watch the movie:
- United States & United Kingdom: The film will have a special theatrical release on March 6, 2026 .
- Canada & Australia: Theatrical release dates are expected to align closely with the US/UK rollout, typically the same week.
- India: The film will be available for streaming on Netflix starting March 20, 2026.
- Worldwide: For the rest of the world, Netflix will begin streaming The Immortal Man globally on March 20, 2026 .
The movie boasts an incredible cast. Alongside Cillian Murphy, the film stars Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Stephen Graham, and Barry Keoghan, who plays Tommy’s illegitimate son, Duke Shelby .
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To add to the excitement, the soundtrack for The Immortal Man was recently unveiled. It features original music from Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten, as well as contributions from Amy Taylor and Nick Cave . Cillian Murphy himself was involved in reaching out to the artists, noting that Fontaines D.C. has an “outlaw quality” that fits the Peaky universe perfectly .
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