Recreating 1940s Birmingham: Peaky Blinders' Authentic Sets

0:00On March 2nd, production designer Jacqueline Abraham's shared insights into recreating 1940 Birmingham for the new Peaky Blinders film, The Immortal Man. Her team focused on gritty, authentic looks by building key sets right in the city at Digbeth Lock Studios, including the iconic Garrison Pub. They worked closely with location managers to find real spots that captured the post-war era's raw feel. Meanwhile, challenges arose from modern surroundings, so they turned to museums like the Black Country Living Museum for inspiration and hands-on. Help. Staff there move coal and dress sets on the fly to get the rubbly ground just right, making the process a true collaboration. Abraham's raved about the region's welcoming attitude, which deepened her love for Birmingham during location scouting and filming. They even built a concentration camp interior near an old gym and shot canal scenes to piece together the world. The design stayed subtle to avoid a cartoonish vibe, emphasizing existing architecture with

1:02a worn, realistic edge. Star Silly and Murphy influenced the Garrison's final look by pushing for a beautifully distressed floor photo that fit the story better than that. Original scripts flash your idea. Director Tom Harper approved the changes and Abraham's is thrilled about the results. Predicting audiences will be surprised by Murphy's performance and the film's unexpected path.