Murphy said he appreciated how director Steven Knight had included nods to McCrory’s character in Peaky Blinders after her death.

The Cork-born actor fronted the award-winning series for almost a decade.

Writer Steven Knight and star Cillian Murphy both said they were immensely proud of the film, which launches in cinemas later this week.

Knight says fans can expect plenty of emotion from The Immortal Man – with the backdrop of Birmingham ‘one of the stars’ of the film.

Irish actors Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan take centre stage in the trailer for the much-anticipated Peaky Blinders movie.

Ralph Fiennes has hinted Irish actor Cillian Murphy will be the next to portray the character

The forthcoming movie serves as a continuation of the hit BBC drama series, which followed the rise of Birmingham-based crime family the Shelbys.

Built In Birmingham: Brady And The Blues is due to screen on Prime Video.

Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy is reprising his role as Birmingham gangster Tommy Shelby for the film.

Written by creator Steven Knight, the new movie is set during the Second World War, and is teased to involve new conflicts for the Shelby family.

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has confirmed Irish actor Cillian Murphy will reprise his iconic role as Tommy Shelby for the Peaky Blinders film

The Oscar-nominated actor delves into why he does not watch his own films and has stopped taking photos with fans

The actress is famed for starring in Peaky Blinders and Gentleman Jack.