Charlie Heaton Captures Action-Packed Moments on Set of 'Peaky Blinders' Spinoff Series

Fresh set photos from Birmingham offer a glimpse at Charlie Heaton's latest role in the highly anticipated 'Peaky Blinders' spinoff series. The actor is taking on the character of Charles Shelby, the offspring of Cillian Murphy's iconic Tommy Shelby, in the new drama.

Captured on Tuesday in Birmingham, England, the behind-the-scenes images showcase Heaton in the thick of an action sequence, rushing to aid a character portrayed by Lucy Karczewski. Alongside Heaton, Jamie Bell joins the cast as Duke, Charles's half-brother.

The series transports viewers to the post-war landscape of Birmingham, unfolding roughly a decade after World War Two concludes. According to the show's premise, "the race to rebuild Birmingham becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions. This is a city of unprecedented opportunity and jeopardy."

Charles Shelby's arc centers on his attempt to embrace ordinary life following years of violent conflict, much of which unfolded covertly behind enemy lines. Having severed connections to both the Peaky Blinders organization and the extravagant Shelby family lifestyle, he finds himself reuniting with Duke after years apart. The central question driving the narrative: can one truly escape the bonds of family legacy?

The ensemble also features Jessica Brown Findlay and Lashana Lynch in supporting roles.

The production comprises six episodes, each running 60 minutes. The series will land on BBC iPlayer and BBC One for UK audiences, while Netflix will carry it internationally. Production is currently taking place at and around Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham.

Plans for a second series are already underway, with Cillian Murphy—the original series's star—attached as an executive producer on both seasons.