"Peaky Blinders" Creator Reveals How Snoop Dogg's Honest Confession Changed Everything
In an exclusive interview, Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight opens up about how Snoop Dogg’s candid confession completely transformed his perspective on the hit series. Discover the unexpected influence of the rap legend on this iconic show and delve into the intriguing details! 🎬✨
Peaky Blinders, featuring Cillian Murphy as the gangster and businessman Tommy Shelby, has been one of the standout series in recent years.
![Peaky Blinders, featuring Cillian Murphy as the gangster and businessman Tommy Shelby, has been one of the standout series in recent years.](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-66c20a50c47daa14332acd2c/rev-0/w-600/h-399/f-jpg/s-b770d9cf3f5a76e5617b67cf1d5eb69f98efef9e.jpg)
The show, which ran for six seasons, concluded in 2022, leaving fans very disappointed. Fortunately, that longing will end next year! The Peaky Blinders film will be released on Netflix.
The show's fan base is packed with notable names!
![The show's fan base is packed with notable names!](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-66c20a5cc47daa14332acd2e/rev-0/w-600/h-337/f-jpg/s-2c778340922747df6ac71fe32ac399c1899c940f.jpg)
The show's fan base is packed with notable names! Globally famous actors like Barack Obama, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, and Tom Cruise frequently express their admiration for the series. Among them is American rapper Snoop Dogg.
According to Deadline, the famous rapper Snoop Dogg has completely changed the creator of Peaky Blinders, Steven Knight’s perspective on the show.
![According to Deadline, the famous rapper Snoop Dogg has completely changed the creator of Peaky Blinders, Steven Knight’s perspective on the show.](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-66c20a65bba606e32f3584ac/rev-0/w-600/h-381/f-jpg/s-3458e22d4701bf01ef7b5ea93a0a452eef0e33f7.jpg)
Speaking on the BBC’s Desert Island Discs program, Knight said, “When I first met Snoop Dogg, he told me the show reminded him of ‘how the gang culture entered the series.’ Snoop is a fantastic guy, and it was wonderful to talk to him. His comment reminded me that Peaky Blinders is a universal work.”
It's known that Steven Knight drew inspiration from his own childhood in Birmingham, where his mother worked for local bookmakers during a time when betting was illegal.
![It's known that Steven Knight drew inspiration from his own childhood in Birmingham, where his mother worked for local bookmakers during a time when betting was illegal.](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-667404dea8fd2f8d63df2213/rev-0/w-600/h-337/f-jpg/s-f74fdb2df4baa3f413e5b23a2b587dcca26a9a85.jpg)
He brilliantly captured the stories of the sharp-capped gangsters of the city in the show.
Now 52 years old, rapper Snoop Dogg had spent three years in prison for drug possession during his high school years while being a member of the gang 'Crips'.
![Now 52 years old, rapper Snoop Dogg had spent three years in prison for drug possession during his high school years while being a member of the gang 'Crips'.](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-66c20a98c47daa14332acd30/rev-0/w-600/h-360/f-jpg/s-ea705c971a5804e86e9ee0699fa5c785ef14015a.jpg)
So, how does the story of Peaky Blinders make you feel?
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