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I can’t believe that the world ofPeaky Blindersjust got more exciting thanDune: Part Threewith its latest casting news. The Netflix feature-length film, which follows the show’s sixth and final season, just confirmed thatRebecca Ferguson will joinPeaky Blinders' lead Cillian Murphy. Although the streamer has yet to confirm who Ferguson will be playing in thePeaky Blindersmovie, I’m not all that concerned. From Denis Villeneuve’sDuneto Apple TV+‘sSilotoThe Greatest Showman’s best song,everything Ferguson touches turns to gold. Aside from Murphy, Ferguson is the biggest confirmed cast member.
A follow-up to Steven Knight’s hugely popular period crime drama, the movie will continue Tommy Shelby’s (Murphy) story, picking up wherePeaky Blinders’ season 6 endingleft off. Set in Birmingham between 1919 and 1934, the six-season gangster drama followed the highs and lows of the Shelby family. I think what helped the series stand out in a crowded field wasPeaky Blinders' cast of characters. Bolstered by actors' powerhouse performances, the show’s personalities were all incredibly memorable.Ferguson is an asset, but she’s also joining an incredible ensemble— an ensemble that rivals, and somewhat parallels,Dune’s.
Lady Jessica & An Adult Alia Atreides Are Poised For An Intense Storyline In Dune 3
Dune: Part Three
Dune: Part Three continues the epic saga with Paul Atreides as Emperor Muad’Dib facing threats from political adversaries and internal betrayal. Amidst the turmoil, the stability of House Atreides is jeopardized, while Paul grapples with protecting his lover, Chani, and their unborn child from emerging perils.
Although it isn’t related to the actual plot ofPeaky Blinders,I’m excited about the film’s potential to beatDune 3to an important cinematic achievement: ThePeaky Blindersmoviemight see franchise newcomer Rebecca Ferguson and series veteran Anya Taylor-Joy share the screen before the third installment in Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic does the same. In theDunemovies, Ferguson plays Bene Gesserit agent Lady Jessica, Paul Atreides' (Timothée Chalamet) mother. Jessica’sDune 2storyline revolves around her imbibing the Water of Life to become a Bene Gesserit Reverend Mother. However, this decision drastically affects her unborn child.
I know Alia’s story is one ofDune’s more unhinged threads, but I’m hoping for its inclusion…
Later, when Paul drinks the same substance to fulfill his own destiny,Dune’s Kwisatz Haderachhas visions of his sister, Alia Atreides (Anya Taylor-Joy), who’s eventually born with the abilities of a full-fledged Reverend Mother. In the third book,Children of Dune, this leaves her vulnerable to possession by her grandfather. I know Alia’s story is one ofDune’s more unhinged threads, but I’m hoping for its inclusion inDune 3.Jessica doesn’t appear inDune Messiah, so having her confront a possessed Alia a bit early makes sense— and gets Ferguson and Taylor-Joy onscreen together.
5 Ways Dune 3 Will Be Different From The Book After Denis Villeneuve’s Part 2 Changes
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two made some necessary changes to the source material, but the choices will also reshape the plot of Dune: Part Three.
Will Anya Taylor-Joy Return In Peaky Blinders' Movie? Gina Gray’s Show Ending Explained
The Season 6 Villain Must Return For The Peaky Blinders Movie
InPeaky Blinders' fifth and sixth seasons, Taylor-Joy plays Gina Gray, Michael Gray’s (Finn Cole) former wife. The always-scheming Gina manipulates Michael into taking control of the company from Tommy, which results in their exile from the Shelby family fold.Peaky Blindersseason 6’s true villain, Gina Grayplots Tommy Shelby’s death, deciding that Michael, who was recently released from prison, must assassinate the head of the Shelby family. Although Michael is killed in his failed attempt to murder Tommy,Gina’s fate isn’t really discussed, opening the door to the tertiary antagonist’s returnin thePeaky Blindersmovie.
All six seasons ofPeaky Blindersare streaming on Netflix.
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders is a historical crime drama created and written by Steven Knight and starring Cillian Murphy, Sam Neill, and Helen McCrory. The television show is based on the gang, Peaky Blinders, a group that banded together after the end of World War I.
