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
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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.
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
They join previously spotted cast members Cal O’Driscoll, Fintan Shevlin, and Jacob Wright, who were confirmed through early set photos. ScreenRant
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
The sequel is based on the legendary 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.
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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
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.
