‘Peaky Blinders’: ‘Game of Thrones’ Star Conleth Hill & More Join Sequel Series

A few new faces are set to lead Peaky Blinders as the sequel series expands the world beyond the Shelby family, introducing a new generation of power players navigating the shifting criminal landscape in the wake of Tommy Shelby’s reign.

Jamie Bell will take over the role of Tommy Shelby’s son, Duke Shelby, which was originally played by Conrad Khan in the series and Barry Keoghan in the film. In addition to Bell, Stranger Things‘ Charlie Heaton, Game of Thrones‘ Conleth Hill, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms‘ Daniel Monks, and more will join the cast as well.

For more details about the new generation of Shelbys and their associates, as well as details on the sequel series, continue reading. By order of the Peaky Blinders.

Who will star in the Peaky Blinders sequel series?

Jamie Bell will star as Duke Shelby, Tommy’s son and the heir apparent. Previously announced stars are Charlie Heaton, Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and Lucy Karczewski in her television debut.

Conleth Hill, Daniel Monks, Samuel Bottomley, Arturo Muselli, Eugene Collins, Lucie Shorthouse, and Cal O’Driscoll have also joined the cast. And Ned Dennehy and Packy Lee are also set to reprise their roles from the series and film. Mike Barker and Anna Zackrisson will direct, with Tim Whitby producing.

Hill joins as Clemmy Keeler, the fierce patriarch of the Keeler family who rivals the Peaky Blinders’ ambitions to rebuild Birmingham. O’Driscoll is Clemmy’s son, Aidan Keeler, and Monks plays Detective Inspector Bell.

When will the new Peaky Blinders series premiere?

Two seasons, each consisting of six hour-long episodes, have been ordered and are in the process of development, but there is no premiere date at this time. Please check back for updates.

The series is currently filming in and around Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham, and is produced by Banijay UK companies Kudos (SAS Rogue Heroes, House of Guinness) and Garrison Drama (Peaky Blinders Seasons 1-6, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man).

What is the new sequel series about?

According to the official description, the series takes place in Britain in 1953: “After being heavily bombed in WWII, Birmingham is building a better future out of concrete and steel. In a new era of Steven Knight‘s Peaky Blinders, the race to own Birmingham’s massive reconstruction project becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions. This is a city of unprecedented opportunity and danger, with the Shelby family right at its blood-soaked heart.”

Another description provides some more character details: “In this new era of Peaky Blinders, set a decade after World War Two, the race to rebuild Birmingham becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions. Duke (Jamie Bell) and Charles Shelby (Charlie Heaton) find themselves in a city of unprecedented opportunity and jeopardy. At the blood-soaked heart of the city are Duke Shelby’s Peaky Blinders: Eliot (Samuel Bottomley), Angelo (Arturo Muselli), Frank (Eugene Collins), and Kezia Lee (Lucie Shorthouse), with Ned Dennehy and Packy Lee both reprising their roles as Charlie Strong and Johnny Dogs.”

What was Peaky Blinders about?

Created by Steven Knight, Peaky Blinders debuted on Netflix in 2013, introducing the world to the criminal mastermind known as Thomas “Tommy” Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy. Calculating and enigmatic, he was the leader of the Peaky Blinders, and for six seasons, audiences followed his antics as he and his boys evolved from a small-time street gang to a criminal empire.

Stacked with a formidable cast that delivered magnetic performances, the blend of historical drama and modern storytelling was downright hypnotic, as the saga of the Shelby family and their criminal enterprises kept audiences entranced until the series ended in 2022.

In 2026, the feature film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man ended the story of Tommy Shelby and handed off the Peaky Blinders to his son Duke, played by Barry Keoghan in the film, but by Bell in the sequel series.

Who is behind the making of Peaky Blinders?

The drama is a Kudos and Garrison Drama production.

“We couldn’t be more excited to be embarking on a new chapter of Peaky Blinders with our wonderful partners at Kudos, Garrison Drama, and the BBC,” says executive producer Mona Qureshi. “There are few modern storytellers to match Steven Knight, and we will be on the edge of our seats as he returns to the streets of Birmingham and to the next generation of the Shelby family. Along with our global audience, we are ready to be captivated anew!”

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