‘Peaky Blinders’ bosses are looking to launch themed pubs inspired by the show.
A real life 'Peaky Blinders' pub could be on the way
Caryn Mandabach Productions - the company behind the hit BBC One period drama, which stars Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby - is reportedly keen to develop an array of businesses, including pubs and barber shops, for fans to visit in real life.
A source told The Sun newspaper’s TV Biz Column: “'Peaky Blinders' is huge these days. It’s a global smash. So it’s no surprise the makers want to try and cash in on that when they can.
“There are a couple of unofficial pubs out there already which the makers want to bring to heel.”
The idea of hospitality venues based on fictional properties is something other franchises have jumped on, and it's said the team behind the show - which is set to return this month for its sixth season - have already filed the relevant papers with the Intellectual Property Office, which would also let them produce cosmetics, clothes, jewellery, food and drink, as well as barber shops, pubs, restaurants and bars.
The insider added: “The 'Coyote Ugly' film [about a gang of bar workers, released in 2000] spawned bars all over the world and Caryn knows 'Peaky Blinders' could have that same appeal.”
Meanwhile, there is potential for a spin-off Hollywood movie after the show’s executive producer Caryn Mandabach and creator Steven Knight revealed they are interested.
And Cillian has revealed he is "open" to reprising his role on the big screen, as he recently said: "I'm open to ideas. I think he [Steven Knight] wants to, but I haven't read anything."
He also admitted he was "sad" that they had to work on the sixth season without Helen McCrory, who died in April 2021 after a battle with cancer.
He added: “What I always feel sad about is that we were about to shoot and then the pandemic happened and we had to stop. If we had shot then, Helen would’ve been in the show, and that makes me feel sad.”
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