Step into the gritty world of post-war Birmingham as ‘Peaky Blinders’ enters a compelling sequel set in the transformative 1950s. With Jamie Bell leading the charge as Duke Shelby, son of the infamous Tom Shelby, audiences will witness the harsh realities and relentless ambition that accompany the city’s reconstruction.

‘Peaky Blinders’ was one of the biggest thriller shows, and the recent film was a big hit across the fandom as well. Now, netizens are getting another look into the mysterious world of Peaky Blinders as a brand new sequel is on its way. While Tom Shelby’s story has come to an end, there are new characters and stories to explore this time around.Read ahead to know more about the upcoming sequel.

‘Peaky Blinders’ sequel first look unveiled

The ‘Peaky Blinders’ sequel will officially be led by actor Jamie Bell, who is best known for his work in ‘Without Remorse’, ‘All Of Us Strangers’, and ‘Skin.’ Bell will take on the role of Tom Shelby’s son, Duke Shelby, and the premise of the sequel will take place around 10 years after the ending events of ‘Immortal Man.’The official social media page for ‘Peaky Blinders’ shared the first look, where Jamie Bell is seen dressed in a trench coat with a top hat, along with the gloomy colour palette synonymous with ‘Peaky Blinders.’ The post was shared with the caption, “A new era of Peaky Blinders.” The news of the sequel has created a lot of buzz amongst the masses, mainly because of the cast members and the new plotline.

Cast of ‘Peaky Blinders’ sequel

Along with Jamie Bell leading the show, Charlie Heaton from ‘Stranger Things’ will also be joining the cast list. Other than them are actors Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and Lucy Karczewski, who have also been cast in the upcoming show. The cast is currently in Birmingham filming for the much-awaited show.

Plot of ‘Peaky Blinders’ sequel

Variety reported that the official log line for the upcoming show teased a whole new generation of Shelbys. Set in the backdrop of the 1950s, the sequel’s description reads, “In this new era of Peaky Blinders, a decade after World War Two, the race to rebuild Birmingham becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions. This is a city of unprecedented opportunity and jeopardy. At its blood-soaked heart is Duke Shelby: older, wiser, more ambitious, and most certainly more dangerous.”

When and where to watch ‘Peaky Blinders’ sequel

While there is no definitive answer to when the show will be released, it has been confirmed that the sequel will start streaming on Netflix and the BBC. Along with that, it has also been confirmed that the sequel will have two six-episode seasons.