By Liam de Brun

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Peaky Blinders’ future as a TV show has been confirmed ahead of the upcoming Netflix movie, as its creator said he’s ‘thrilled’. Premiering back in 2013 on BBC One and created by Steven Knight, Peaky Blinders quickly became a cultural phenomenon around the world. The series follows the exploits of the Peaky Blinders crime gang in the direct aftermath of the First World War, with Cillian Murphy starring as Thomas Shelby. Set in Birmingham, the acclaimed series also features Helen McCrory, Sam Neill, Annabelle Wallis, Tom Hardy, Paddy Considine, Adrien Brody, Aidan Gillen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Sam Claflin and Stephen Graham . Following the conclusion of the sixth and final season in 2022, it was announced that Netflix will be releasing a film that concludes the story. While no release date has been confirmed for Thomas Shelby’s final chapter, the BBC and Netflix have announced a new series set in the programme’s world is on the way. Telling the story of a new generation of Shelbys, from writer and creator Steven, the programme will be filmed at Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham, and will be set in the city. Already confirmed to have two seasons with six episodes each, its synopsis reads: “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.” Peaky Blinders creator and writer Steven Knight, said of the news: “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.” 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 and it is one of the BBC’s most-loved dramas. “Steven has worked his magic once again and I can’t wait for his scripts to be brought to life when filming begins in Birmingham. We are delighted to be working with Kudos, Garrison Drama and Netflix on this epic show. There’s plenty of drama for Peaky fans to look forward to!” Mona Qureshi for Netflix stated: “We couldn’t be more excited to be embarking on a new chapter of Peaky Blinders with our wonderful partners at Kudos, Garrison Drama and the BBC. “There are few modern storytellers to match Steven Knight and we will be on the edge of our seats as he returns to the streets of Birmingham and to the next generation of the Shelby family. Along with our global audience, we are ready to be captivated anew!” According to the Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker, Peaky Blinders has ‘boosted tourism and global reach in the area. He explained: “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. “It’s this sort of backing from some of the biggest names in entertainment that will turn the West Midlands into the creative capital of the UK.”