Peaky Blinders Sequel Series Confirmed: Cillian Murphy Back as EP, New Shelby Generation Rises in Post-WWII Birmingham

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Steven Knight, creator of the highly popular crime drama "Peaky Blinders," teased last December that the series, which concluded with its sixth season, would not only continue with a feature film released early next year but also a sequel series featuring new protagonists, set in the post-World War II era. At the time, Knight offered no further details, but last night, the official announcement finally arrived, revealing more specifics about the project.

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The official announcement revealed that the sequel series will be set in 1953 and has received a two-season order from both BBC and Netflix, with each season comprising six sixty-minute episodes. While the cast remains under wraps, original "Peaky Blinders" star Cillian Murphy is confirmed to return as an executive producer.

The sequel series will once again be set in Birmingham, centering on a new generation of the Shelby family. Devastated by the ravages of World War II, Birmingham is striving to rebuild its homes and infrastructure. However, the fierce competition to secure reconstruction contracts quickly escalates into a brutal power struggle.