Young Sheffield actor celebrates big break in new Peaky Blinders movie with Cillian Murphy and Stephen Graham
A young Sheffield actor is celebrating his big break on the silver screen opposite Cillian Murphy in the new Peaky Blinders movie.
Alfie Thomas Bland, aged 20, plays Charles Shelby, the son of Thomas and Grace Shelby, in his first ever film role.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, features a roster of stars from the original hit series - Cillian Murphy, Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, Ian Peck and Stephen Graham - alongside new additions: Rebecca Ferguson, Barry Keoghan, Tim Roth and Jay Lycurgo.
Directed by Tom Harper and written by Steven Knight, it takes place in 1940 during the Second World War, almost four years after the beloved series concluded.
The film is set for cinematic release on Friday, March 6 and will stream on Netflix from March 20.
Alfie said: “It was surreal to be on set, talking to people who I’ve looked up to in the industry.
“Working alongside Barry [Keoghan] and Rebecca [Ferguson] was amazing. I wanted to soak up everything and pick up wisdom from these seasoned actors.
“To be a part of such an already iconic franchise is incredible. I first started watching Peaky Blinders when I was in Year 10, so to be playing a Shelby brother now is crazy.
“Putting myself into the shoes of an already established character was interesting. I already understood the character’s circumstances, so I needed to be true to the character and value how they were already portrayed.”
Alfie is signed to Articulate Agency in Bradford.