If looks could kill: Cillian Murphy cuts a feared figure as he glares into the distance while filming Peaky Blinders scenes as gang leader Tommy Shelby



He did a sterling job of portraying terrifying character Scarecrow in The Dark Knight Rises.



And while Cillian Murphy's Peaky Blinders gang leader character Tommy Shelby is described as being 'charismatic', the star cut a feared figure while filming new scenes as his alter-ego on Wednesday.

The 37-year-old actor was seen glaring into the distance with his hands in his pockets while dressed in dapper period attire for his role.



Glare: Cillian Murphy looks like a man to be feared as he films scenes for Peaky Blinders as gang leader Tommy Shelby Deep in thought: The actor was joined by several co-stars including Paul Anderson, who plays Arthur Shelby Jnr and Joe Cole (John Shelby)

Cillian wore a pinstripe suit with a matching flat cap as well as a long black coat and smart shoes, which looked in need of a shine, as he stood on set.



While the show is set in 1920s Birmingham, the latest scenes were being shot on a street in Liverpool.

Cillian was joined on set by several of his co-stars including Paul Anderson, who plays Arthur Shelby Jnr and Joe Cole (John Shelby).



Change of location: While the show is set in 1920s Birmingham, the latest scenes were being shot on a street in Liverpool.

Flat caps galore: Cillian and Paul shot one scene in character which saw them embrace while the Dark Knight Rises star smoked a cigarette Period attire: Several stars had to take cover when the weather changed for the worst Not really gangster style: Cillian also had to put up an umbrella to protect himself from the elements Ahead of the time: One cast member was seen taking a selfie while dressed in character, not the kind of thing that would've happened in the 19th century Just to the left a little: Several crew members were on hand to ensure the stars' looked in tune with the 19th century

Last month, Cillian was seen shooting the drama series in the West Midlands, where much of the filming has taken place.



He wore period attire comprised of loose fitting slacks, overcoat and waistcoat accessorised with a pocket-watch, while the trademark flat cap worn by Shelby was pulled low over his head.

A welcome break: Cillian Murphy relaxes between takes on the set of Peaky Blinders

Surrounded by numerous props, Cillian was in high spirits as she chatted to a co-star as the exterior set close to the Black Country Museum in Dudley was prepared.

A black horse was also seen being gently guided on set, and it trotted between its array of carts, caskets and ironwork as soundman idled close by with a large boom.



Parts of the show were recently shot at various locations around the West Midlands as it prepares to return with a second series later this year.

Lifelike: The Irish actor idles with a co-star n the very realistic set outside Dudley's Black Country Museum on Wednesday

Don't mind me: The 37-year-old star leans against one of the many wooden trunks littering the set as the production team get into position Passing the time: Cillian was joined by an array of young extras and production assistants

Having been commended for its stylish cinematography and realistic portrayals of post-World War One life in Birmingham, Peaky Blinders has been given an added boost thanks to the acquisition of Tom Hardy, whose confirmation as a new cast-member was announced in February.



Hardy will play a ‘charismatic gang leader’ in series two, and his arrival sees him reunite with Murphy – his co-star in Christopher Nolan’s Inception and The Dark Knight Rises.



It also marks something of a reunion with show creator and chief screenwriter Stephen Knight – the man responsible for writing and directing Hardy’s 2013 film Locke.

Smoky: The set is clogged with fumes that help give life to the realistic industrial backdrop High spirits: Cillian was in cheerful mood between takes on set of peaky Blinders, which returns with a second series later this year Lot's to talk about The two co-stars shoot a scene on the early 20th Century set Pointing it out: The two actors chat as a young extra idles close by with his hands buried deep in his pockets

The show is a loose biographical portrayal of the feared ‘Peaky Blinders’ criminal gang – considered to be one of the first urban street gangs of their era.

Shelby's gang gained notoriety - and ear ned their name - by hiding razor bla des beneath the peaks of their fla t caps.

It is thought that series two will focus on the Shelby gang’s criminal expansion as late 19th century life fades into early 20th century progression.



Elsewhere Peaky Blinders has been nominated for a Royal Television Society award for an RTS Programme Award in the drama category.



The show faces competition from My Mad Fat Teenage Diary and Utopia.



Eye to eye: The two actors chat during a break in filming on Wednesday