One of the projects will focus on the character of Duke Shelby, the son of Thomas Shelby, portrayed by Jamie Bell. The character of Duke was first introduced in the final season of the original series and will be at the center of the story in the new project.
The plot of this series is set in the post-war period, several years after the events of the original series, and will follow Duke's rise and his role in the further development of the Shelby family's criminal empire.
Here's your first look at Jamie Bell who will take the mantle as Duke Shelby in an all-new Peaky Blinders series. Now in production. Also starring Charlie Heaton, Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and Lucy Karczewski. pic.twitter.com/uJSPeBYv8U
He added in the continuation: "We are incredibly thrilled that Jamie Bell is taking on the role of Duke, the eldest son of Tommy Shelby, and that the amazing Charlie Heaton is also leading the cast. More exciting casting announcements will follow soon, and Peaky is back on the road."
As for the second series, not many details have been revealed regarding the plot, except that it is also set during the 1950s.
The original series "Peaky Blinders" aired from 2013 to 2022 and gained immense popularity worldwide. A few days ago, the film "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" was also released.