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Surprising Things About Peaky Blinders Even Huge Fans Don't Know

Town & Country

June 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM

1) Cillian Murphy smoked thousands of cigarettes every season.

2) The cigarettes were herbal.

3) The creator is also behind a popular game show.

4) Some storylines are based on true events.

5) The "Peaky Cut" was inspired by a style from back in the day.

6) Cillian Murphy isn't a fan of the cut.

7) The cast often stayed in character between takes.

8) Jason Statham was almost cast as Tommy Shelby.

9) Helen McCrory's accent was inspired by Ozzy Osbourne.

10) Liam Neeson helped Sam Neill with his accent.

11) The show was inspired by old Westerns.

12) It's considered the anti-'Downton Abbey.'

13) Episodes weren't filmed in chronological order.

14) The use of fire is intentional.

15) Cillian Murphy said playing Tommy Shelby left him "destroyed."

16) Most scenes were filmed in Liverpool.

17) 'Peaky Blinders' used the same horse trainers as 'Game of Thrones.'

18) Two of the stars are related.

19) And another two are married.

20) Jack Rowan has real boxing experience.

21) The Peaky Blinders are named after their hats.

22) The term "blinders" is debated amongst historians.

23) Tommy Shelby is never seen eating.

24) But he is often seen drinking.

25) There's a 'Peaky Blinders' virtual reality game.

26) Tommy Flanagan isn't old enough to be Paul Anderson's father.

27) David Bowie loved the show.

28) Snoop Dogg is another famous fan.

29) There is a rule about violence.

30) The cast has two 'Batman' villains.

31) The show's theme song has been used in other famous works.

32) The costumes reflect the characters' social status.

33) The original ending was different from the real one.

34) A spinoff movie has been confirmed.

35) A reboot isn't off the table just yet.

"Peaky Blinders," starring Cillian Murphy, Paul Anderson, and more talented cast members, has been a hit show since 2013. These are the biggest facts about it.

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