I discovered in Netflix how a renowned action film actor almost stayed with the paper before Cillian Murphy did it unforgettable.
Netflix films and series They create unforgettable characters, such as Walter White or the teacher. But few know that some actors almost interpret iconic roles. This happened with Peaky Blinders And Thomas Shelby, whose protagonist could have been another actor very different from the one who ended up giving him life in the successful series.
Cillian Murphy He turned Thomas Shelby into an icon of television, with his relentless bearing and his cold look. However, what few know is that the creator of the series, Steven Knight, Initially he thought of another actor to play the dreaded leader of the Peaky Blinders.
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The actor who was going to play Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders
Steven Knight revealed that his first option to give life to the charismatic leader of the Blinders was not Cillian Murphy, but Jason Statham. The British actor, known for his participation in successes of action as Fast and furious and the conveyorwas the initial commitment of the creator due to his imposing physicist and his presence on the screen.
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The meeting between Knight, Statham and Murphy took place in Los Angeleswhere it was discussed who would put in Shelby’s skin. Everything pointed out that Statham had the advantage, since his image fit more with the idea of a rough gangster from the 20s. However, a Murphy master play changed everything.
The Irish sent a text message to Knight with a simple but powerful phrase: “Remember, I’m an actor”. This statement made the creator of the series reflect, who understood that Murphy had the versatility to take Thomas Shelby beyond a simple intimidating character. Finally, Murphy’s choice turned out to be key to the success of the series.
The movie of the Peaky Blinders
The story of Thomas Shelby still did not come to an end. A series -based film He is on his way, and fans expect their premiere anxious. The filming of the film began in September last year and of course, Cillian Murphy returns VOlver will play Thomas Shelby on the big screen. Other confirmed actors are Paul Anderson (Arthur Shelby) and Sophie Rundle (Ada Shelby) and as advanced, the plot will be developed in full Second World Waralthough the exact details were not yet totally revealed.
With the series turned into a global phenomenon and a movie on the way, Peaky Blinders He continues to leave a mark on the entertainment world.
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