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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct was the backdrop as Cillian Murphy filmed his latest scenes as Tommy Shelby for the upcoming Peaky Blinders film, The Immortal Man.
Principal photography on the Birmingham-based drama moved to North East Wales on Sunday, with Murphy dressed as infamous figurehead Shelby while filming on a tour boat.
The Oscar winner, 48, was joined by co-star Packy Lee, who returns as series regular Johnny Dogs for the highly anticipated feature-length spin-off.
Cast and crew were seen navigating the Llangollen Canal on the 100-foot aqueduct, with Murphy and Lee sitting in the front of a narrowboat as helicopters monitored the scene from above.
Wearing Shelby’s signature overcoat and Baker Boy cap, Murphy suggested his character was involved in another violent confrontation by revealing a nasty prosthetic scar on his right cheek.
A Grade II listed structure and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct towers over the River Dee and is used exclusively by narrowboats, allowing them access to the nearby village of Llangollen.
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct provided the backdrop as Cillian Murphy filmed his latest scenes as Tommy Shelby for the upcoming Peaky Blinders film, The Immortal Man
Principal photography on the Birmingham-based drama moved to North East Wales on Sunday, with Murphy dressed as infamous gangland figurehead Shelby while filming on a tour boat
In June, it was confirmed that the original Peaky Blinders writing and directing team would return alongside Murphy for a Netflix film adaptation of the hit series.
The streaming service confirmed the news on
“It’s very satisfying to be working with Steven Knight and Tom Harper again on the film version of Peaky Blinders. This is one for the fans.”
Director Tom says: ‘When I first directed Peaky Blinders over a decade ago, we didn’t know what the series would become, but we knew there was something in the alchemy of the cast and writing that felt explosive.
“Peaky has always been a story about family – which is why it is incredibly exciting to be reunited with Steve and Cillian to bring the film on Netflix to audiences around the world.”
Peaky Blinders launched in 2013 and attracted huge audiences both in the UK and abroad, landing roles for silver screen stars such as Tom Hardy and Anya Taylor-Joy.
The show is loosely based on a real-life Birmingham gang of the same name, operating between 1880 and 1920, who took part in similar illegal activities.
Peaky Blinders aired six series in nine years and ended with Tommy, led to believe he had a terminal illness, surviving an assassination attempt orchestrated by his own cousin before killing him and moving for a new life.
The Oscar winner was joined by co-star Packy Lee, who returns as regular guest Johnny Dogs for the highly anticipated feature-length spin-off
Cast and crew were seen navigating the Llangollen Canal on the 30 meter high aqueduct as helicopters monitored the scene from above
Murphy and Lee sat in the front of a narrowboat as they filmed their final scenes
Wearing Shelby’s signature overcoat and Baker Boy cap, Murphy suggested his character had been involved in another violent confrontation by revealing a nasty prosthetic scar on his right cheek.
The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a Grade II listed structure and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, towers over the River Dee and is used exclusively by narrowboats
A helicopter flew over the location during a break between scenes in North East Wales
In recent months, off-screen concerns have arisen about the well-being of Paul Anderson, who plays Tommy’s older brother Arthur Shelby, after he pleaded guilty to possession of crack cocaine earlier this year.
The 46-year-old was also found to be in possession of amphetamines, diazepam and pregabalin.
The Immortal Man has not yet been given an official release date.
In June, it was confirmed that the original Peaky Blinders writing and directing team would return alongside Murphy for a Netflix film adaptation of the hit series.
Peaky Blinders launched in 2013 and attracted huge audiences both in the UK and abroad, starring big screen stars such as Tom Hardy and Anya Taylor-Joy
Murphy and Lee sheltered under parasols between takes as it started to rain in North East Wales on Sunday