The Shelby family is officially back in business. ShowtimeSpot can confirm that production is now underway on the hotly anticipated sequel series to Netflix's global phenomenon, Peaky Blinders. The news comes with the release of exciting new set photos from Birmingham, featuring a major new addition to the cast: James Bond and The Woman King star Lashana Lynch.
While details about Lynch's character are being kept tightly under wraps, her arrival signals a bold new chapter for the franchise. The series will pick up the story in post-World War II Britain, specifically 1953, as Birmingham rebuilds from the ashes. This new era, once again crafted by creator Steven Knight, promises a brutal contest for control of the city's massive reconstruction, with the Shelby clan inevitably at the center of the bloodshed.
A New Generation Rises
The sequel series follows the 2026 film, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, which brought a definitive close to Cillian Murphy's iconic portrayal of Tommy Shelby. With the original core of the family largely gone, the story now shifts focus to a new generation determined to carve their own legacy in a changed world.
Leading this new charge is Erasmus "Duke" Shelby, with Jamie Bell taking over the role from Barry Keoghan. He'll be joined by returning faces like Charlie Heaton, alongside newcomers Cal O’Driscoll, Fintan Shevlin, and Jacob Wright. There's also potential for Rebecca Ferguson to reprise her psychic role, an opportunity the actress has expressed interest in.
Return to Familiar Ground
Fans will be thrilled to know the production has returned to the show's iconic stomping grounds. The new set images confirm filming is taking place at familiar locations like the Garrison Tavern and the cobblestone streets of Victoria Square, meticulously recreated to reflect the 1950s setting. This attention to detail promises to maintain the gritty, atmospheric world that made the original series a genre-defining hit.
The expansion of the Peaky Blinders universe is a significant move for Netflix, which will air the two planned six-episode seasons. It joins a slate of ambitious projects aiming to capture audience attention, much like the platform's successful adaptation of 'One Piece'. For viewers looking to revisit the story, both the original six seasons and The Immortal Man film are available to stream, serving as the perfect primer for this next chapter.
Lashana Lynch's casting is a major coup for the series. Fresh off acclaimed roles in Matilda the Musical and Peacock's The Day of the Jackal, her proven range in both action and drama makes her a formidable force to enter the Shelby's world. Her character's allegiance—friend, foe, or wildcard—remains one of the sequel's biggest mysteries.
With filming now in progress, more details are sure to emerge in the coming months. The sequel series represents not just a continuation, but a reinvention, trading the interwar period for a gritty, mid-century landscape ripe with new threats and opportunities. It's a gamble that, if it pays off, could ensure the Shelby name dominates television for years to come. For now, fans can speculate and scour every new set photo for clues about what's in store for the most notorious family in Birmingham.
