# By Order of the Peaky Blinders — The 1950s Sequel Series Has a Jaw-Dropping New Cast

URL: https://technosports.co.in/by-order-of-the-peaky-blinders-the-1950/  
Published: 2026-05-23  
Updated: 2026-05-23  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The Shelby family isn’t done yet — not by a long shot. Four major new cast members have officially been confirmed for the 1950s-set *Peaky Blinders* sequel series currently in production, and the lineup is seriously impressive. Here’s everything you need to know. [What’s on Netflix](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/four-new-cast-members-peaky-1954/)

## **Peaky Blinders** **1954 — Series Guide**

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Working Title** | Peaky 1954 |
| **Setting** | Post-war Birmingham, early 1950s |
| **Creator & Writer** | Steven Knight |
| **Episodes Ordered** | Two seasons of 6 episodes each |
| **Filming Locations** | Digbeth Loc. Studios, Birmingham & Stoke-on-Trent |
| **Production Company** | Kudos & Garrison Drama |
| **Expected Release** | Mid-to-Late 2027 |
| **Network** | BBC (UK) & Netflix (International) |

## **What Is Peaky 1954 About?**

The new series picks up a full decade after the events of *Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man*. In this new era, the race to rebuild post-war Birmingham becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions.

![Peaky Blinders](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/peaksksk-683x1024.jpg)
*Jamie Bell as Duke Shelby*

After being heavily bombed in WWII, Birmingham is building a better future out of concrete and steel — a city of unprecedented opportunity and danger, with the Shelby family right at its blood-soaked heart.

Same streets. New generation. Same ruthless ambition.

## **The New Cast — Four Big Names Confirmed**

Jamie Bell (*Rocketman*) steps into the role of Duke Shelby, Tommy’s older son — a character previously played by Barry Keoghan in *The Immortal Man*.

Charlie Heaton (*Stranger Things*, *Industry*) plays Charles Shelby, the younger son of Tommy Shelby.

Also confirmed are Jessica Brown Findlay (*Downton Abbey*, *Harlots*) and Lashana Lynch (*No Time to Die*, *The Day of the Jackal*). Details on their specific roles are being kept strictly under wraps.

Lucy Karczewski (*Stereophonic*) rounds out the new additions — and will be making her television debut with this role. [What’s on Netflix](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/four-new-cast-members-peaky-1954/)

They join previously spotted cast members Cal O’Driscoll, Fintan Shevlin, and Jacob Wright, who were confirmed through early set photos. [ScreenRant](https://screenrant.com/peaky-blinders-sequel-series-production-update-set-images/)

## **Already Filming**

Cameras began rolling in March 2026 in Stoke-on-Trent, with the historic Queen’s Theatre in Burslem serving as one of the key production hubs to capture the perfect mid-century aesthetic. Production has since moved to Birmingham’s Digbeth Loc. Studios, where the bulk of filming is taking place. [What’s on Netflix](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/filming-begins-on-new-peaky-blinders-1950s-sequel-series-in-stoke-on-trent/)

The sequel is based on the legendary [Peaky Blinders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peaky_Blinders) universe, one of Netflix and the BBC’s most globally successful crime drama franchises, which originally ran from 2013 to 2022 across six acclaimed seasons.

For more updates on the *Peaky Blinders* sequel and all the biggest upcoming Netflix series, check out our [Netflix series tracker](https://technosports.co.in) and [OTT release date guide](https://technosports.co.in) on TechnoSports.

## **FAQs**

### **Q: Who plays Duke Shelby in the Peaky Blinders sequel series?**

A: Jamie Bell takes on the role of Duke Shelby, Tommy Shelby’s oldest son, in the new 1950s-set sequel series. [Gold Derby](https://www.goldderby.com/tv/2026/peaky-blinders-sequel-netflix-cast-plot-details/)

### **Q: When will the Peaky Blinders sequel series release on Netflix?**

A: With filming having begun in March 2026, the first of the two six-episode seasons is expected to arrive on Netflix in mid-to-late 2027.