Netflix and the BBC have announced several new additions to the upcoming Peaky Blinders series. The newly revealed cast joins a project that is already filming in Birmingham and will continue the story in a new post-war era.
Peaky Blinders’ new cast announcement includes Conleth Hill, Daniel Monks, Samuel Bottomley, Arturo Muselli, Eugene Collins, Lucie Shorthouse, and Cal O’Driscoll. Returning favorites Ned Dennehy and Packy Lee are also confirmed to reprise their roles.
The latest casting news offers the clearest look yet at the characters who will shape the next chapter of Birmingham’s ongoing power struggle.
New Characters Enter the Fight for Birmingham
Among the newly announced cast members, Conleth Hill takes on the role of Clemmy Keeler, described as the fierce patriarch of the Keeler family.
According to Netflix and the BBC, the Keelers will become direct rivals to the Peaky Blinders as both sides compete to shape Birmingham’s future.
Cal O’Driscoll joins as Aidan Keeler, Clemmy’s son, while Daniel Monks has been cast as Detective Inspector Bell.
Several actors will also form the core group surrounding Duke Shelby’s Peaky Blinders operation. Samuel Bottomley plays Eliot, Arturo Muselli portrays Angelo, Eugene Collins takes on the role of Frank, and Lucie Shorthouse joins as Kezia Lee.
The newly announced cast includes:
- Conleth Hill (Game of Thrones)
- Daniel Monks (All Her Fault)
- Samuel Bottomley (California Schemin’)
- Arturo Muselli (Gomorrah)
- Eugene Collins (The Bay)
- Lucie Shorthouse (We Are Lady Parts)
- Cal O’Driscoll (Video Nasty)
Returning cast members include:
- Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong
- Packy Lee as Johnny Dogs
The new arrivals join previously announced cast members Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and Lucy Karczewski.
A New Era Begins After World War Two
The upcoming series is set roughly a decade after World War Two and shifts the focus toward a new generation.
Netflix describes Birmingham as a city filled with both opportunity and danger as different groups fight to rebuild and control its future.
At the center of the story are Duke Shelby, played by Jamie Bell, and Charles Shelby, played by Charlie Heaton. Both characters find themselves navigating a city undergoing major change while facing growing threats from rivals determined to seize power for themselves.
The conflict between the Shelby family and the Keeler family appears to sit at the heart of the series.
According to the official synopsis, the struggle to rebuild Birmingham becomes a brutal contest with consequences that stretch across the city. Alongside Duke Shelby stand Eliot, Angelo, Frank, and Kezia Lee, forming the latest version of the Peaky Blinders organization.
With Charlie Strong and Johnny Dogs also returning, the new series will blend familiar faces with an entirely new generation of characters.
Steven Knight Returns Alongside a New Creative Team
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight returns as writer of the new series.
Directing duties will be shared by Mike Barker, whose credits include The Testaments, and Anna Zackrisson, known for Detective Hole.
Tim Whitby serves as producer.
The series is being produced by Kudos and Garrison Drama, both part of Banijay UK. Garrison Drama previously produced all six seasons of the original Peaky Blinders series as well as Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.
Filming is currently underway in and around Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham, keeping the production closely tied to the city that inspired the franchise.
The Peaky Blinders Legacy Continues
Since first premiering on the BBC in 2013, Peaky Blinders has grown into one of the most successful British television dramas of the past decade.
The series built a global audience and earned numerous awards, including the BAFTA for Best Drama Series in 2018.
This new chapter moves the timeline forward while introducing a fresh cast of characters who will inherit the battle for Birmingham. With production now underway and more details emerging about the story, Netflix and the BBC are gradually revealing what comes next for the world of Peaky Blinders.
The upcoming series will stream on Netflix in the United States and other territories outside the UK. In the United Kingdom, it will air on BBC One and be available through BBC iPlayer.
FAQ
- Who are the new cast members in the upcoming Peaky Blinders series? The newly announced cast includes Conleth Hill, Daniel Monks, Samuel Bottomley, Arturo Muselli, Eugene Collins, Lucie Shorthouse, and Cal O’Driscoll.
- Which original Peaky Blinders characters are returning? Ned Dennehy and Packy Lee will return as Charlie Strong and Johnny Dogs.
- Where is the new Peaky Blinders series being filmed? Production is currently taking place in and around Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham.
Key Details
- Series: Peaky Blinders
- Release Date: TBA
- Episodes: TBA
- Creator/Writer: Steven Knight
- Directors: Mike Barker, Anna Zackrisson
- Producer: Tim Whitby
- New Cast: Conleth Hill, Daniel Monks, Samuel Bottomley, Arturo Muselli, Eugene Collins, Lucie Shorthouse, Cal O’Driscoll
- Previously Announced Cast: Jamie Bell, Charlie Heaton, Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, Lucy Karczewski
- Returning Cast: Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee
- Studios: Kudos, Garrison Drama, Banijay UK
- Source Material: Original continuation of the Peaky Blinders franchise
- Filming Location: Birmingham, England (Digbeth Loc. Studios)
- US & International Streaming: Netflix
- UK Broadcaster: BBC One and BBC iPlayer