‘Peaky Blinders‘ Universe expands: Netflix Orders Two New Series Following Highly Anticipated Film
The saga of the Shelby family will continue beyond the forthcoming film, as Netflix and the BBC have greenlit two new Peaky Blinders series. Announced today, the continuation will unfold as two separate six-episode installments, each running 60 minutes, and will be filmed in Birmingham.
The new series will pick up after the events of the currently post-production film, tentatively titled The Immortal Man, which stars Cillian Murphy, alongside Stephen Graham, Tim Roth, Rebecca Ferguson, and Barry Keoghan. the setting shifts to post-World War II Birmingham, a city ravaged by Nazi bombings and ripe for a power struggle over reconstruction projects – a landscape perfectly suited for the ambitions of the Shelby organization.
While Cillian Murphy’s on-screen role in the series remains unconfirmed, he will serve as an executive Producer alongside representatives from Netflix and the BBC. Production will be handled by Kudos (known for SAS Men, The Guinness House, and Grantchester) and Garrison Drama, the company behind the original Peaky Blinders.
The original series began gaining traction on Netflix in 2013, captivating audiences with its depiction of british gangsters. Creator Steven Knight will also participate in the continuation, signaling a continued commitment to the Peaky Blinders narrative.
