Netflix Reveals First Look at Upcoming 'Peaky Blinders' Sequel Series

Jamie Bell to star as Duke Shelby, Tommy Shelby's son, in the post-war 1950s crime drama

Apr. 4, 2026 at 7:12am

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An extreme close-up of shattered glass and glittering shards, conceptually representing the gritty, high-stakes world of the 'Peaky Blinders' sequel series.The 'Peaky Blinders' sequel series promises a bold new era of crime, ambition, and danger in post-war Birmingham.Today in Birmingham

Netflix has officially released the first look at Jamie Bell starring as Erasmus 'Duke' Shelby in the highly anticipated sequel series to the beloved crime drama 'Peaky Blinders'. The upcoming drama marks a bold new era for the franchise, shifting the timeline forward into the post-war 1950s following the events of the recent hit feature film 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man'.

Why it matters

The decision to recast the character of Duke Shelby, Tommy Shelby's son, for a second time reflects the massive decade-long time jump required for the sequel series. The new series will follow the race to rebuild a post-war Birmingham, with Duke Shelby now described as 'older, wiser, more ambitious, and most certainly more dangerous'.

The details

Bell's casting as Duke Shelby marks a surprising trend for the character, representing the second time the role has been recast in just four years. Duke was originally introduced in the sixth and final season of the original BBC series played by Conrad Khan, before 'Saltburn' star Barry Keoghan took over the role for the recent World War II-set movie. The robust ensemble cast will also feature Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and newcomer Lucy Karczewski making her television debut.

  • The upcoming 'Peaky Blinders' sequel series is set 10 years after the events of the recent film 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man'.
  • Filming for the massive sequel series, which has already received an order for two six-episode seasons, is currently underway in and around Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham, England.

The players

Jamie Bell

An English actor who will be taking on the role of Erasmus 'Duke' Shelby, Tommy Shelby's son, in the upcoming 'Peaky Blinders' sequel series.

Steven Knight

The creator and writer of the 'Peaky Blinders' franchise, who has stated that he is 'thrilled' to be announcing a new era of the show set in post-war Birmingham in the early 1950s.

Charlie Heaton

An English actor known for his role in 'Stranger Things' who is expected to play a major leading role in the 'Peaky Blinders' sequel series, though specific details remain strictly under wraps.

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What they’re saying

“I am thrilled that we are announcing a new era of Peaky Blinders, moving the story to post-war Birmingham in the early '50s. We are incredibly fortunate to have Jamie Bell taking the role of Tommy Shelby's oldest son, Duke, and to have the incredible Charlie Heaton also leading the cast. There are more exciting cast announcements to come, and Peaky is on the road again.”

— Steven Knight, Series Creator and Writer

What’s next

The 'Peaky Blinders' sequel series will eventually debut globally on Netflix, as well as on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK, though an official premiere date has not yet been set.

The takeaway

The decision to recast the character of Duke Shelby and shift the 'Peaky Blinders' timeline forward by a decade signals an ambitious new direction for the beloved crime drama franchise, with the promise of a 'brutal contest of mythical dimensions' as the Shelby empire rebuilds in post-war Birmingham.