Cillian Murphy has opened up about reprising his iconic role as Tommy Shelby in the upcoming Peaky Blinders film.

During a recent interview with Brendan O’Connor on the show RTÉ Radio 1the Oppenheimer star shared the challenges of reprising Tommy Shelby for the film.

“We started shooting it (the TV show) in October 2012, so it’s been 12 years. It’s taking a little time to get back into it – the voice and the physicality – but it feels like he’s starting to drive the car very quickly,” Murphy shared.

He further added, “It’s nice to be back with everyone and we’re going into week four of 12. We’re in the evenings though, which is grim. Brutal.”

In June Peaky Blinders the film was officially greenlit on Netflix with Murphy reprising his iconic role for one final time.

“Looks like Tommy Shelby wasn’t done with me. … It’s very gratifying to collaborate with Steven Knight and Tom Harper on the film version of Peaky Blinders. This is one for the fans, Cillian Murphy said at the announcement.

The official release date for Netflix Peaky Blinders film, made in association with BBC Film, is yet to be announced.