Peaky Blinders Sequel Series Advances as Steven Knight Confirms Script and Netflix Preorder

The Peaky Blinders franchise continues to capture global attention years after the original BBC series concluded. Starring Cillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby, the show evolved from a BBC Two drama into a worldwide phenomenon, largely fueled by its Netflix presence. With six completed seasons, multiple television awards, and the 2025 premiere of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the Shelby family saga shows no signs of slowing down.

The film earned a Certified Fresh score of 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audiences, sparking renewed hope among fans that the story would continue. That hope has been partially realized: Netflix approved a sequel series, and creator Steven Knight has now provided a significant update on its progress.

Sequel Series “The New Generation” Already Filmed, Knight Confirms

During an appearance on the Zoe Ball in the Afternoon podcast, Knight revealed that the sequel series script is complete and that production has advanced further than many expected. “Peaky [Blinders]: The New Generation, I guess you can call it, is already in the can,” he said. “It is so good. I mean, I would say that, wouldn’t I? But it is really, really good.”

Netflix has reportedly preordered a second season of the sequel series, signaling strong institutional confidence in the project. Knight reflected on how difficult it remains to process the franchise’s cultural impact, especially considering its humble beginnings. When Peaky Blinders first aired as a BBC Two period drama set in 1920s Birmingham with authentic local accents and gangster storylines, even the cast had doubts.

“Cillian and Benjamin Zephaniah were shooting the first two or three days, and they got together and said, ‘What do you think? Is this gonna work?’ And they were like, ‘Nah, I don’t think so,'” Knight recalled. The show’s subsequent global success transformed it into its own expanding universe, with possibilities stretching beyond the initial sequel series.

Cast Grieves Sam Neill as Knight Reflects on Snoop Dogg Connection

As the cast processes the loss of Sam Neill, who contributed significantly to the franchise, Knight shared a memorable anecdote that illustrates just how far the series has come. He recalled the moment Snoop Dogg’s agent reached out requesting a meeting, saying the rapper wanted to discuss how Peaky Blinders reminded him of his own entry into gang culture.

“We spent three hours in a hotel room talking about how Peaky reminded him of how he got involved in gang culture. And I just thought, ‘This is madness,'” Knight said. The encounter underscored the show’s ability to resonate across cultures and genres, reaching audiences far beyond its British crime-drama roots.

While a Snoop Dogg role in the upcoming sequel or a spinoff remains speculative, the connection highlights the franchise’s broad cultural footprint. Knight’s reflection on the journey — from skeptical cast members on the BBC to meeting hip-hop icons in hotel rooms — captures the unexpected scale of Peaky Blinders’ legacy.

“When it was first a BBC Two drama and people would go, ‘1920s Birmingham, with Birmingham accents and gangsters?’ — we never imagined this.” — Steven Knight

The Peaky Blinders franchise has come a long way from its early days as a niche British period drama. With the sequel series already filmed, a second season secured, and the cultural reach extending to figures like Snoop Dogg, the Shelby story continues to evolve in ways Knight himself could not have predicted.

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