Cillian Murphy set to appear in 'Peaky Blinders' movie — took home a big paycheck for his last one

Peaky Blinders are coming back, with a new film for Netflix. The movie is set to continue with its lead, Cillian Murphy playing the character of "Thomas Shelby". Netflix recently announced that the shoot for the movie has wrapped up raising the anticipation of the "epic continuation of the multi-award-winning, six-season gangster saga." 

Murphy portrayed the role of the iconic gangster for six seasons between 2013 and 2022. The franchise film is written by the show's creator Steven Knight and is directed by series veteran Tom Harper. Apart from this, details of all the characters, plot, and more, are being kept under wraps, as of yet. 

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the Irish-born actor who has also starred in "Oppenheimer," has accumulated a net worth of $20 million. Cillian Murphy's rise to fame can be attributed to his exceptional performances in a string of blockbusters, including "Inception", "28 Days Later", "Dunkirk", "Batman Begins", and "The Dark Knight".

His portrayal of Thomas Shelby in the acclaimed series Peaky Blinders significantly contributed to his financial success. When the series first began to air, Murphy reportedly received a mere $350K paycheck per episode. However, after the show became a huge success, his salary skyrocketed to $2.2 million per episode. Murphy reportedly took home $10 million for the hit biopic "Oppenheimer."

Despite his thriving career and financial accomplishments, Cillian Murphy remains modest about his success. In an interview with The Guardian, he admitted feeling embarrassed by his wealth, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the vital contributions of professionals in other fields such as doctors and nurses.

This humility and awareness of his privilege stand as a testament to Cillian's down-to-earth nature, endearing him even more to his fans. Away from the camera and Hollywood events, Cillian Murphy finds solace in the simple pleasures of life. He loves spending quality time with his family in their home country, Ireland. Cillian and Yvonne's love story began when they met at one of his rock band's shows in 1996. Since their marriage in 2004, they have cherished their life together, focusing on their love for each other and their children.

Preferring the comforts of home, Cillian delights in cooking with his wife and relishes being a dedicated father to his two sons. Though he acknowledges his fans and is willing to engage in conversations, he prefers to avoid surreptitious photo opportunities and instead maintains a low-profile lifestyle.