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After giving a stunning performance as the Holy Reverend Mother, Rebecca Ferguson is rumored to land a role in the upcomingPeaky Blindersmovie. The much-awaited film following the six-season crime-drama show will mark the return of Cillian Murphy’s Thomas Shelby. With the rumors of Ferguson joining the cast, the fans have expressed their interest in having her as the primary villain.
Earlier, Rebecca Ferguson has given some commendable performances in projects likeThe White Queen,Mission Impossible,Doctor Sleep, andDune. While she shines in almost every character, Ferguson flaunted an exciting charm while playing antagonists in some notable projects. It can be undoubtedly said that she can play an incredible villain if the rumor is true.
Can Rebecca Ferguson play an impressivePeaky Blindersvillain?
ThePeaky Blindersseries was based on a real-life youth gang that operated in Birmingham during the post-World War period. After theCillian Murphyseries completed its six seasons, creator Steven Knight confirmed that we would get a feature film instead of a seventh season. Following a long break, the film was finally greenlit by Netflix in June of this year.
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According to a new rumor by scooper Jeff Sneider (viaThe InSneider),Rebecca Fergusonis eyed for a significant role in the upcoming series. The fans went mad over the rumor, and some of them even stated that theSiloactress should play the main antagonist. After featuring some iconic villains like Oswald Mosley, Alfie Solomons, and Luca Changretta, Ferguson may be an exciting addition.
Rebecca Ferguson brings a distinct voice and physicality to her roles that make her a standout performer than the others. Earlier, she played villainous roles inThe Kid Who Would Be King,Men in Black: International,andDoctor Sleep. Her performance in the Ewan McGregor starrer,Doctor Sleep, was critically acclaimed.
Her character, Rose the Hat, was a menacing force inThe Shiningsequel and impressed fans worldwide. She had a hauntingly calm nature that made her scarier than most Stephen King villains we encountered yet. Rebecca Ferguson can be a formidable foe to the Oscar-winning actor’s Tommy Shelby.
The fans are going crazy over Rebecca Ferguson’s probablePeaky Blinderscasting
Although the assassination attempt at Oswald Mosley failed in the lastPeaky Blindersseason, the Cillian Murphy show may introduce a new foe. But it must be noted that the show needs to pull off an acting spectacle with this new antagonist to top the existing villains we witnessed.
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Even though we cannot be so sure that Rebecca Ferguson will be cast and then play the villain, the fans love to theorize and take over X to express their reaction to the rumor. Let us take a look at some tweets.
Would be fire if she was the main antagonist, she knows how to play a good villain
— HurtCopain (@j00te)August 09, 2025
Oh she definitely elevates anything she’s in. This would be a great addition.
— Lethal3185 (@Lethal3185)Jun 25, 2025
let her be the one who kills thomas shelby pleasehttps://t.co/Pw2Cm65xJf
— melody 🍉 (@espressosunflwr)July 01, 2025
Gentlemen, you had my curiosity…but now you have my attention…https://t.co/UcwbaOwmLw
— 3rd Millennium Knight 🎬🎮🦇👽 (@3rdMK)July 05, 2025
This sounds really interesting
— One Small Step (@full_mount727)August 06, 2025
According toDeadline, the upcoming film, greenlit by Netflix, will be directed by Tom Harper. The story is said to be set during World War II. Cillian Murphy’s recent Oscar win forOppenheimercan be expected to add more to the hype for the untitled film.
Most of the casting is still under wraps, and it will be exciting to see the returning as well as the new characters in the saga. The potential addition of Rebecca Ferguson to the cast can make it another blockbuster in Murphy’s filmography.
Peaky Blinderscan be streamed on Netflix, while the untitled film is eyeing for a 2025 release.
Subham Mandal
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Subham Mandal is currently working as a content writer for FandomWire with an ardent interest in the world of pop culture. He has written more than 1000 articles on different spheres of modern pop culture and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He’s also an experienced student journalist having demonstrated work experience with the Times of India. He aspires to be a column writer in the future.
