Peaky Blinders Returns with New TV Seasons Following Upcoming Film

BIRMINGHAM, England — The beloved series Peaky Blinders will return for two new television seasons following its upcoming feature film. Creator Steven Knight announced the continuation of the Shelby family saga, set to begin in 1953 after World War II.

The sixth season, which aired in 2022, was touted as the conclusion of an ‘epic story.’ However, producers hinted the tale would unfold in subsequent forms. Knight revealed that the new seasons will be firmly rooted in Birmingham, showcasing the city’s recovery from the war.

‘The new generation of Shelbys have taken the wheel and it will be a hell of a ride,’ Knight stated. The BBC announced that the series will cover the gritty competition for Birmingham’s massive reconstruction project during the city’s transformation.

Murphy, who plays gang leader Tommy Shelby, will return as an executive producer. Details about the cast and whether previous characters will join the new iterations remain unclear. The eighth and seventh seasons, produced in collaboration with Kudos and Garrison Drama, will both consist of six episodes.

<p;'This is a city of unprecedented opportunity and danger: with the Shelby family right at its blood-soaked heart,' stated the BBC regarding the show's new narrative.

The film, titled The Immortal Man, will showcase events leading into this new era. Expected to release next year, it stars Murphy alongside actors Barry Keoghan, Stephen Graham, and Rebecca Ferguson.

Filming for the new series will take place at Knight’s Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham, with a release on BBC One in the UK and making its way to Netflix globally.

‘I’m thrilled to announce this new chapter in the Peaky Blinders story,’ Knight added, emphasizing the ongoing impact of the show since its debut in 2013.

Viewers can look forward to the returning Peaky Blinders saga as more details unfold.