'Peaky Blinders' Sequel Series Casts Ensemble

Jamie Bell, Charlie Heaton, and more join the cast of the new Peaky Blinders spinoff.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:51pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring overlapping black silhouettes and bold splashes of red, conceptually representing the gritty, high-stakes world of the Peaky Blinders crime drama.The Peaky Blinders saga continues with a new ensemble cast leading the charge in this highly anticipated sequel series.Today in Birmingham

A new Peaky Blinders sequel series has been greenlit by Netflix and the BBC, with Jamie Bell, Charlie Heaton, Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and Lucy Karczewski joining the ensemble cast. The series, which has an order for two six-episode seasons, has begun filming in and around Birmingham, UK.

Why it matters

The Peaky Blinders franchise has become a global phenomenon, with the original series running for six seasons and building a passionate fanbase. This new sequel series will continue the story and expand the world, bringing in a fresh ensemble of actors to take the story in new directions.

The details

The new Peaky Blinders sequel series will feature Jamie Bell as Duke Shelby, Charlie Heaton in an undisclosed role, Jessica Brown Findlay as a new character, Lashana Lynch joining the cast, and Lucy Karczewski also taking on a role. The series has begun filming in and around the Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham, UK.

  • The new Peaky Blinders sequel series has been greenlit for two six-episode seasons.
  • Filming on the new series has begun in April 2026.

The players

Jamie Bell

An English actor known for roles in films like All of Us Strangers and Rocket Man, who will play the character of Duke Shelby in the new Peaky Blinders sequel series.

Charlie Heaton

An English actor who has starred in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things and the drama Industry, and will take on an undisclosed role in the new Peaky Blinders sequel.

Jessica Brown Findlay

An English actress known for her roles in Harlots and Downton Abbey, who will play a new character in the Peaky Blinders sequel series.

Lashana Lynch

A British actress who has appeared in films like The Day of The Jackal and No Time to Die, and will join the cast of the new Peaky Blinders sequel.

Lucy Karczewski

An actress who will take on a role in the new Peaky Blinders sequel series.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to be expanding the Peaky Blinders universe with this new sequel series, and bringing together such a talented ensemble cast to continue the story.”

— Steven Knight, Creator, Peaky Blinders

What’s next

The new Peaky Blinders sequel series is expected to premiere on Netflix and the BBC sometime in 2027 after completing filming in Birmingham.

The takeaway

The continued expansion of the Peaky Blinders franchise, with a new ensemble cast and storylines, demonstrates the enduring popularity of the series and the demand from fans to see more of this iconic criminal underworld.