The Shelbys Have Taken the Wheel: Cillian Murphy Returns as Executive Producer for Two Peaky Blinders Sequels

After more than a decade of captivating audiences, the Peaky Blinders saga is far from over. Following six critically acclaimed seasons and an upcoming feature film, the Birmingham-based epic is expanding once again. Creator Steven Knight and Netflix, in partnership with the BBC, have officially announced two new six-episode sequel series, with original star Cillian Murphy returning — this time as an executive producer.

A New Era Begins After the Film

The story will pick up after the long-awaited Peaky Blinders movie, currently in post-production and expected to premiere next year. While plot details remain under wraps, the newly announced series promise to introduce a fresh generation of the Shelby family as they navigate a rapidly changing Britain.

The official logline sets the stage:
“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 fierce contest of mythical dimensions. This is a city of unprecedented opportunity and danger — with the Shelby family at its powerful core.”

Steven Knight’s Expanding Universe

Steven Knight, who created and wrote the original series, has long hinted that the Shelby family’s story would extend beyond the show’s initial run. What began in 2013 on BBC Two grew into an international cultural phenomenon — winning a BAFTA for Best Drama Series, inspiring clothing lines, books, video games, and even stage adaptations. Now, Knight is taking his vision further.

“I’m thrilled to be announcing this new chapter in the Peaky Blinders story,” Knight said. “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 thrilling ride.”

Returning Powerhouses Behind the Scenes

Both upcoming series will be filmed at Knight’s Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham. Production will be handled by Kudos (SAS Rogue Heroes, Grantchester) and Garrison Drama, the company behind the original six seasons and the forthcoming film. Alongside Murphy and Knight, executive producers include Karen Wilson and Martin Haines (Kudos), Jamie Glazebrook (Garrison Drama), and Jo McClellan (BBC). Netflix executives Mona Qureshi and Toby Bentley will oversee the projects for the streamer.

Netflix’s Mona Qureshi expressed excitement about the continuation:
“There are few modern storytellers to match Steven Knight. We’re ready to return to the streets of Birmingham and watch the next generation of the Shelby family capture the world’s imagination once more.”

Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, added:
“This game-changing show made a huge impact when it first came to our screens 12 years ago. Steven has worked his magic again, and I can’t wait for these new scripts to come alive.”

A Legacy That Keeps Growing

From its gritty beginnings to becoming one of the BBC’s most beloved dramas, Peaky Blinders has evolved into a global cultural force. The decision to continue the story through two new sequel series ensures fans will see the Shelby name carried forward in a fresh yet familiar way.

With Cillian Murphy stepping into an expanded leadership role behind the camera and Steven Knight continuing to guide the saga, the future of Peaky Blinders looks as daring and stylish as ever. As the show’s world rebuilds after war and turmoil, one thing is clear: the Shelbys are far from finished.

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