Peaky Blinders creators announce TWO BRAND NEW series of the show
By order of the Peaky Blinders!
Last updated 3rd Oct 2025
In news that will most likely SHOCK fans of Peaky Blinders, the BBC have unbelievably confirmed that there will be TWO brand new seasons of the show. Tommy Shelby and the gang last appeared in season six of the show - believed to be the last - with an upcoming film, The Immortal Man, expected to round off the storyline.
However, the BBC have now revealed that there will in fact be two further series of the show, with Steven Knight once again calling the shots. This is likely to be the "next generation" series of the show that Steven has been teasing for the last year or so.
The series will be all about a new generation of the Shelby family, so it's not a given that Cillian Murphy will reprise his iconic role as Tommy Shelby. It'll be filmed in Digbeth, Birmingham and also be set there too, as was the original series.
Both series will feature six, 60-minute episodes to further the story, and will air on the BBC as well as being able to stream on Netflix.
What will the new series of Peaky Blinders be about?
We've even got a plot synopsis from the BBC: 'Britain, 1953. After being heavily bombed in WWII, Birmingham is building a better future out of concrete and steel. In a new era of Steven Knight’s Peaky Blinders, the race to own Birmingham’s massive reconstruction project becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions.
'This is a city of unprecedented opportunity and danger: with the Shelby family right at its blood-soaked heart.'
Steven Knight has said of the upcoming series: "I’m thrilled to be announcing this new chapter in the Peaky Blinders story. Once again it will be rooted in Birmingham and will tell the story of a city rising from the ashes of the Birmingham blitz. The new generation of Shelbys have taken the wheel and it will be a hell of a ride."
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, added: "Peaky Blinders is a worldwide phenomenon that’s boosted our tourism and global reach. We're proud to be working with the team bringing the production back to the Shelbys’ home of Birmingham and job opportunities will follow for local people to become part of this story."
When will the new series of Peaky Blinders come out?
There's no release date yet, but the BBC have confirmed that it hasn't yet been filmed, so we can guess it may be the end of 2026 or early 2027.
Will Cillian Murphy be in the new seasons?
It's impossible to say at this stage, given that we don't know the outcome of his character Tommy Shelby from the Peaky Blinders film, The Immortal Man. However, we do know that Cillian will be involved as an executive producer.
Scroll through to see the cast of the Peaky Blinders film:
Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby
Cillian Murphy will be reprising his role as everyone's favourite anti-hero, Tommy Shelby. Having discovered that his terminal diagnosis was a fake ploy at the hands of Oswald Mosley, the film will tie up all loose ends and - no doubt - see Tommy wreak havoc on the fascist MP.
Of rejoining the Peaky cast, Cillian said: "It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn't finished with me... It is very gratifying to be recollaborating with Steven Knight and Tom Harper on the film version of Peaky Blinders. This is one for the fans."
Cillian is one of the most prolific actors of our time with a plethora of credits to his name. To name a few, you may recognise him from 28 Days Later, The Dark Knight trilogy, Dunkirk and Oppenheimer, for which he won an Oscar, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe and an IFTA.
Sophie Rundle as Ada Thorne
Tommy's sister Ada, played by Sophie Rundle, will also feature in the film. In season six, we saw Ada step up in the family business and even involving herself in Tommy's political pursuits - something we could see explored even further in the film. Sophie was confirmed to be appearing in the film in October 2024, along with Stephen Graham (Hayden Stagg), Ned Dennehy (Charlie Strong), Packy Lee (Johnny Dogs) and Ian Peck (Curly).
Sophie is also known for her roles as Ann Walker in Gentleman Jack, Lucy in The Bletchley Circle, Vicky Budd in Bodyguard, ITV's Titanic miniseries, Call the Midwife, Happy Valley, The Nest, The Diplomat and After the Flood.
Stephen Graham as Hayden Stagg
Hayden Stagg only appeared in two episodes of Peaky Blinders season six, but he was able to make a lasting impression in just a few scenes - thanks to Stephen Graham's renowned acting prowess. It's no surprise he's been asked to return to the fray for the film, and with such an enigmatic and sporadic appearance in the series so far, he really could be taken in any direction. A union convener and dock worker in Liverpool, Hayden was found to be pilfering and selling the Shelby's opium behind their backs - but Tommy chose to trust him with a different task by the end of the series... Protecting a shipment of guns.
Stephen has a plethora of acting credits to his name, having starred in Snatch, Gangs of New York, This Is England, Boardwalk Empire, Pirates of the Caribbean, Line of Duty, Boiling Point, White House Farm, Time, Help, Matilda the Musical, A Thousand Blows and Adolescence.
Rebecca Ferguson
Hollywood star Rebecca Ferguson is a brand new face to the world of Peaky, and any information about her role in the film is being kept strictly under wraps. We don't even know her character's name! However, after on-set photos of Rebecca with long, dark hair emerged, fans on Reddit are convinced she's going to be a Romani character. Time will tell!
Rebecca may be most well-known for her role as Ilsa Faust in the Mission Impossible series opposite Tom Cruise, but she's also been in the 2014 Hercules film adaptation with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, The Girl on the Train, The Greatest Showman, Doctor Sleep, Dune and The White Queen among many others.
Barry Keoghan
Similarly, details around Barry Keoghan's character are shrouded in mystery too. The Irish actor has had a stratospheric rise to fame in the last couple of years, and online forums are speculating that he'll either portray Tommy Shelby's son Charlie or be another member of the Peaky gang. The fact he's been photographed on set wearing the signature flat cap is a slightly telling sign!
After various roles in small films and TV shows, Barry became "one to watch" in 2017 after his stellar turn in Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk and The Killing of a Sacred Deer. Since then, he's starred in American Animals, Calm With Horses, Chernobyl, The Green Knight, Eternals, The Batman, The Banshees of Inisherin, Saltburn, Top Boy and Masters of the Air.
Tim Roth
Again, information about Tim Roth's participation in the film has been kept tightly behind production lines. The Hollywood star was announced to have been cast shortly after Rebecca Ferguson and Barry Keoghan, and chatter online suggests that fans are eyeing him up as a potential antagonist for our anti-hero, Tommy Shelby. Whether that's as a character in the gang world or more so a baddie in government remains to be seen.
Tim may be best known for his collaborations with American director Quentin Tarantino, having appeared in his films Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction among others. He's also been in The Hit, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Rob Roy, The War Zone, Planet of the Apes, The Incredible Hulk, Selma, Lie to Me, Rillington Place, Tin Star and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong
Fans of the show will have been glad to hear the news that Peaky stalwart Ned Dennehy would be returning as Charlie Strong. A brother of the Shelby family's late mother, Uncle Charlie always helped Tom with his schemes - but tried to steer his morals back to safety when they appeared to be swaying. In the final episode, Charlie was still by Tommy's side, entrusted with various responsibilities as Tom disappeared to what he thought was his death.
Ned has also appeared in the likes of Reign of Fire, Sherlock Holmes, Harry Potter, The Eagle, Jane Eyre, The Woman in Black: Angel of Death, Calm with Horses, Guns Akimbo, Dickensian, Good Omens, The Young Offenders, Outlander and Shōgun.
Ian Peck as Curly
Another fan-favourite returning to the fold is Ian Peck's Curly. Stable-hand Curly was a long-time friend and ally to the family, being cared for by Charlie due to having additional needs but deeply trusted by Tommy due to his apparent connection and understanding with horses, and his loyalty to the Shelby family.
Ian has also appeared in His Dark Materials, Father Brown, Robin Hood, Lady Chatterley's Lover, Endeavour, The Wolfman and Harry Potter, among a smattering of other TV appearances.
Packy Lee as Johnny Dogs
Yet another welcome familiar face is Packy Lee as Johnny Dogs. Having long been an ally to the family through their Romani heritage, Johnny was instrumental in pretty much every scheme the Shelby family ran throughout the series - including Tommy's last big bust up with his cousin Michael, Aunt Polly Gray's son.
Packy is best known for his role as Johnny Dogs in Peaky Blinders, but has also appeared in Blue Lights, Derry Girls, The Witcher, The Frankenstein Chronicles and Clean Break, with a few other TV titles under his belt.
Ruby Ashbourne Serkis as Agnes Shelby
Another new face to the franchise is Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, who will play the role of Agnes Shelby. As Agnes isn't a name we've come across before, we know she'll be playing a new character... But with the surname of Shelby, she's likely to be pretty integral to the plot. It's possible that she could be a child of one of the Shelby brothers - possibly John or even Arthur - or she may be a more distant relative. There's a chance she could be Polly Gray's daughter, believed to be dead, and other speculation online pegs her as the Shelby mother, appearing in a flashback or a vision.
If Ruby's name or face looks slightly familiar, it's because she comes from a famous family. Her father is Andy Serkis, best known for playing Gollum in the Lord of the Rings series and Caesar in the Planet of the Apes franchise, and her mother is Lorraine Ashbourne, who viewers may know from the likes of Alma's Not Normal and Bridgerton. Ruby herself has also starred in Cider with Rosie, National Treasure, The Letter for the King, The Serpent, Becoming Elizabeth and I, Jack Wright.
Jay Lycurgo
Jay Lycurgo is also a new actor on the scene for The Immortal Man. There hasn't been too much speculation online about what sort of character he might play - he could be part of the "new wave" of Peaky Blinders or a completely different character.
Jay already has some pretty impressive titles to his name, having appeared in I May Destroy You, War of the Worlds, Cheaters, The Batman, Titans and Generation Z.
Read more:
Peaky Blinders: Everything you need to know about the BBC show
Here's everything we know about the upcoming Peaky Blinders film The Immortal Man
Peaky Blinders: Everything we know so far about the spin-off series