Rebecca Ferguson reveals why she studied Cillian Murphy’s sex scenes and how intimacy coordinators were used for Peaky Blinders film

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Rebecca Ferguson has discussed how she handled the show’s intimate moments in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.

Rebecca Ferguson, the actress from Dune and Mission: Impossible, is joining the Peaky Blinders movie. She’ll play Kaulo Chirklo, a mysterious character who is the twin sister of Tommy Shelby’s former lover, Zelda. Zelda and Tommy had a son together, Erasmus “Duke” Shelby, played by Barry Keoghan.

The movie features a surprisingly intimate moment between Tommy (Cillian Murphy) and Kaulo, but we won’t reveal any details just yet!

In a recent interview with Michael Hodges for magazine, Ferguson shared their thoughts on intimacy coordinators. They expressed appreciation for the role, noting they can be helpful, but personally find them a bit awkward. Ferguson explained this is because they have strong personal boundaries and are comfortable communicating them directly.

We could have a conversation about what each of us needs to feel secure, and then she might be able to remove herself from the situation.

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We’ll leave fans to see the more surprising aspects of this scene in the film!

During the same interview, Ferguson also talked about the challenges actresses often experience that their male counterparts don’t.

According to Ferguson, a crucial first step is maintaining your self-respect. She explains that if you begin to doubt your own value compared to leading actors – male or female – you’ve already put yourself at a disadvantage. When working on a film set with a prominent male star, it’s important to confidently assert your own presence and power.

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is in cinemas now and is released on Netflix on 20 March 2026.

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2026-03-15 15:34