- Rebecca Ferguson joins the Peaky Blinders feature film as a new, mysterious character named Kaulo.
- Cillian Murphy suggested Ferguson for the role; she will not attempt a Birmingham accent.
- Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man opens in cinemas March 6 and streams on Netflix from March 20.
H2: Rebecca Ferguson joins Peaky Blinders as Kaulo
Rebecca Ferguson, known for Mission: Impossible and Dune, has been revealed as Kaulo, a new and enigmatic figure in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. The casting was confirmed in an Empire interview that includes exclusive images and behind-the-scenes comments from the cast and creators.
H3: How Cillian Murphy helped bring Kaulo to life
According to Empire, Cillian Murphy personally suggested Ferguson for the role to director Tom Harper and writer Steven Knight. The character Kaulo is described as an acquaintance of Murphy’s Tommy Shelby, though her precise role in the story remains deliberately vague. Ferguson admits she was initially worried about fitting into the world of Peaky Blinders — and about the accent.
“I can’t do a fucking Brummie [accent], mate, so what are we going to do about this?” Ferguson joked in the interview. The production ultimately decided against a Birmingham accent for her character, allowing Ferguson to bring her own presence and subtly different vocal character to Kaulo.
H4: On set tone and legacy
Ferguson said she felt the weight of joining a franchise with passionate fans. She told Empire she tries not to think about the show’s huge following because it could be overwhelming. She also acknowledged the legacy of strong female characters in the Peaky Blinders universe and said she wanted to pay homage to those figures while making Kaulo her own.
The first world-exclusive image shared by Empire teases Ferguson’s look, hinting at a character who could fit into the show’s dangerous, stylish 1920s world while remaining distinct.
H4: Release dates and where to watch
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is scheduled to open in cinemas on March 6 and will stream on Netflix from March 20. Empire’s full feature, which includes interviews with Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan, Rebecca Ferguson, Steven Knight and more, appears in the February 2026 issue on sale December 18.
H5: What to expect
The film promises to expand the Peaky Blinders universe with new faces and familiar names. With Cillian Murphy returning as Tommy Shelby and Rebecca Ferguson joining as Kaulo, fans can expect the show’s trademark mix of style, tension and complex character dynamics. Ferguson’s casting signals another high-profile addition to the franchise and raises new questions about how her character will shape the story.
Stay tuned for more images, trailers and interviews as promotion ramps up ahead of the March release.
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