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Steven Knight, the creator of ‘Peaky Blinders,’ is expanding the story beyond the original series and upcoming film. Netflix and BBC have ordered two new six-part sequel series, with Cillian Murphy, the original star, serving as an executive producer alongside Knight.

The sequels will continue the narrative from the ‘Peaky Blinders’ movie, currently in post-production and set for release next year. The series will focus on a new generation of the Shelby family in post-WWII Birmingham, with BBC One airing it in the UK and Netflix globally.

The upcoming series will explore the race to control Birmingham’s reconstruction project, set in 1953. Production will take place at Knight’s Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham, with Kudos and Garrison Drama producing both seasons. Karen Wilson, Martin Haines, Jamie Glazebrook, and Jo McClellan are among the executive producers.

Steven Knight, the writer of the original series, expressed excitement about this new chapter, emphasizing the story’s Birmingham roots. Netflix and BBC executives also shared their enthusiasm for the project, highlighting Knight’s storytelling prowess and the anticipation for the next generation of the Shelby family.

‘Peaky Blinders’ first aired in 2013, gaining global popularity and critical acclaim. The series, known for its immersive storytelling, won a BAFTA for Best Drama Series and transitioned to BBC One for its later seasons. With various spin-offs and adaptations, Knight’s vision for the saga continues to evolve, promising an engaging journey for fans old and new.

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