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Peaky Blinders Sequel First Look Reveals New Shelby Era Led by Jamie Bell

Netflix has unveiled the first look for the upcoming Peaky Blinders sequel series. Jamie Bell will lead the cast as Duke Shelby, the son of Cillian Murphy's original character, Thomas Shelby. The new story is set in 1950s Birmingham, a decade after the events of the recent film "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man." The series, currently filming, will consist of two six-episode seasons for Netflix and the BBC.

Key Points: Peaky Blinders Sequel First Look: Jamie Bell Stars as Duke Shelby

  • First look at untitled sequel series released
  • Jamie Bell stars as Duke Shelby, son of Tommy Shelby
  • Set in 1950s, a decade after the sequel film
  • Two six-episode seasons filming now
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Peaky Blinders sequel first look out

Netflix reveals first look at the Peaky Blinders sequel series starring Jamie Bell as Duke Shelby, set in 1950s Birmingham. New cast details inside.

"In this new era of Peaky Blinders... At its blood-soaked heart is Duke Shelby: older, wiser, more ambitious, and most certainly more dangerous. - Official Logline"

Washington DC, April 3

The streaming giant Netflix has released a first look at the untitled sequel series to 'Peaky Blinders,' starring Jamie Bell. He will star as Duke Shelby, the son of Cillian Murphy's original lead character, Thomas Shelby, reported Variety.

Duke was previously played by Barry Keoghan in Netflix's sequel film "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man," which was released last month, but Bell will play the gangster going forward.

'Stranger Things' and 'Industry' star Charlie Heaton will also lead the cast of the sequel series. Other cast members include Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and Lucy Karczewski, according to Variety.

The Peaky Blinders page shared the first look on Instagram.

The new show will take place 10 years after the events of 'The Immortal Man' and follow the next generation of the Shelby family in the 1950s, reported Variety.

"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," reads the official logline, as quoted by Variety.

Two six-episode seasons of the sequel series, now filming in Birmingham, will arrive on Netflix and BBC. The show is produced by Banijay U.K.'s Kudos and Garrison Drama.

"I am thrilled that we are announcing a new era of Peaky Blinders, moving the story to post-war Birmingham in the early '50s," said "Peaky Blinders" creator and writer Steven Knight. "We are incredibly fortunate to have Jamie Bell taking the role of Tommy Shelby's oldest son, Duke, and to have the incredible Charlie Heaton also leading the cast. There are more exciting cast announcements to come, and Peaky is on the road again," reported Variety.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting, but I'm a bit skeptical. Recasting Duke Shelby from Barry Keoghan to Jamie Bell so quickly is confusing for the audience. The original series was perfection. Sometimes it's better to let a story end rather than keep extending it with sequels.
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Aman W
Post-war Birmingham in the 50s sounds like a fresh canvas. As an Indian viewer, I find these gritty period dramas about family, power, and rebuilding very compelling. Reminds me of some of our own epic sagas, just with more flat caps and British accents! Best of luck to the team.
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Sarah B
The cast looks promising with Charlie Heaton and Lashana Lynch! Steven Knight is back, so the writing should be top-notch. This is the kind of high-quality international content we love to stream. My weekend binge plans are already set.
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Vikram M
By order of the Peaky Blinders! 🎩 Seriously though, hope they keep the same raw energy and brilliant soundtrack. The Shelby family drama is universal. Waiting eagerly for the release. BBC and Netflix, please don't delay the Indian release.

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