# The Peaky Blinders Universe Is Back — and the 1950s Are About to Get Very Bloody

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Published: 2026-08-24  
Updated: 2026-08-24  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Following the massive success of *Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man*, the Peaky Blinders universe is officially expanding into a brand-new decade. Filming has been underway for the past few months on the highly anticipated **1950s-set sequel series**, created by **Steven Knight**, with new behind-the-scenes photos of *Stranger Things* fan-favourite **Charlie Heaton** now revealed alongside a major full cast announcement. [whats-on-netflix](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/new-first-looks-behind-the-scenes-on-new-peaky-blinders-series-as-full-cast-announced/)

## The Peaky Blinders Sequel Series: Everything You Need to Know

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Creator | Steven Knight |
| Lead Stars | Charlie Heaton, Jamie Bell |
| Setting | 1950s Birmingham, post-WWII |
| Format | 2 seasons × 6 episodes (60 mins each) |
| Directors | Mike Barker & Anna Zackrisson |
| UK Release | BBC iPlayer & BBC One |
| Global Release | Netflix (2027 expected) |
| Producer | Banijay UK (Kudos & Garrison Drama) |

## What Is It About?

The sequel series leaps forward ten years after the events of the Second World War. As the race to rebuild Birmingham begins, it becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions. Duke (Jamie Bell) and Charles Shelby (Charlie Heaton) find themselves in a city of unprecedented opportunity and intense jeopardy. [whats-on-netflix](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/new-first-looks-behind-the-scenes-on-new-peaky-blinders-series-as-full-cast-announced/)

![The Peaky Blinders](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/peakskks-804x1024.webp)

Heaton plays Charles Shelby — the all-grown-up son of Cillian Murphy’s iconic Tommy Shelby. Set photos show him sprinting through rain-slicked cobbled streets in a sharp 1950s suit, getting thrown to the ground in physical scuffles. The Shelby blood clearly runs deep.

## Full Cast Breakdown

Joining the new Peaky Blinders gang are **Samuel Bottomley** as Eliot, **Arturo Muselli** as Angelo, **Eugene Collins** as Frank, and **Lucie Shorthouse** as Kezia Lee. Returning fan-favourites **Ned Dennehy** and **Packy Lee** reprise their beloved roles as Charlie Strong and Johnny Dogs. *Game of Thrones* alum **Conleth Hill** joins as Clemmy Keeler — the fierce patriarch of a rival gangster family — with **Cal O’Driscoll** as his son Aidan. **Daniel Monks** steps in as Detective Inspector Bell. [whats-on-netflix](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/new-first-looks-behind-the-scenes-on-new-peaky-blinders-series-as-full-cast-announced/)

These new additions join previously announced **Jessica Brown Findlay** (*Silo*, *Downton Abbey*), **Lashana Lynch** (*No Time to Die*), and TV newcomer **Lucy Karczewski**, with their specific roles kept under wraps for now. [whats-on-netflix](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/new-first-looks-behind-the-scenes-on-new-peaky-blinders-series-as-full-cast-announced/)

[Peaky Blinders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peaky_Blinders_(TV_series)) has consistently been one of the most critically acclaimed British crime dramas ever made — and this next chapter looks set to carry that legacy forward powerfully. For more on upcoming Netflix shows, follow [Technosports](https://technosports.co.in/category/technology/).

## FAQs

### **Q: Where will the new Peaky Blinders sequel series stream globally?**

  
The series will premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK, with global streaming rights confirmed for Netflix — expected to arrive sometime in 2027.

### **Q: Who plays Charles Shelby in the Peaky Blinders 1950s sequel series?**

Charlie Heaton, best known as Jonathan Byers in *Stranger Things*, plays Charles Shelby — the grown son of Cillian Murphy’s iconic Tommy Shelby — in the new sequel series.