Birmingham Schools Honored for Sustainable Lifestyles

0:00On March 2nd, Birmingham lit up tonight with the world premiere of the new Peaky Blinders film The Immortal Man at Symphony Hall in the West, Midlands. The event drew the series creator Stephen Knight, star Sillian Murphy, and director Tom Harper, marking a big homecoming for the gangster saga. This premiere kicks off the film's global rollout, building on the massive success of the original TV show that captured hearts worldwide with it. Gritty Birmingham backstory from the early 20th century, fans and locals turned out in force, buzzing with excitement over the star-studded red carpet that mixed Hollywood talent with British sports heroes, and musicians. While Olympian Ellie Simmons, who grew up nearby in Aldridge, joined the crowd alongside footballers like Jadon Sancho and Ezri Conza. Other highlights included actors Tim Roth, Rebecca Ferguson, and Packie Lee, plus figures from music like Fontaine's DC members and podcaster Edith Bowman, showing the show's broad appeal across industries.

1:02The glamour sets the stage for the film's wider release, promising more thrills from the Peaky world right from its Birmingham roots.