‘Peaky Blinders’ Sequel First Look: Charles Shelby is All Grown Up as ‘Stranger Things’ Star Charlie Heaton Steps Into the Role of Tommy’s Son
The sequel to 'Peaky Blinders' features Charlie Heaton as Charles Shelby, Tommy's son. The series is set a decade after World War II and focuses on the next generation of the Shelby family. It will premiere on BBC iPlayer and Netflix, although a release date has not yet been announced.
- ▪Charlie Heaton, known for 'Stranger Things', will portray Charles Shelby in the sequel.
- ▪The series will explore Charles's attempt to distance himself from the Peaky Blinders gang.
- ▪The production is currently taking place in Birmingham, set in the 1950s.
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Home TV Global May 22, 2026 7:00am PT ‘Peaky Blinders’ Sequel First Look: Charles Shelby is All Grown Up as ‘Stranger Things’ Star Charlie Heaton Steps Into the Role of Tommy’s Son By K.J. Yossman Plus Icon K.J. Yossman @KJYossman Latest Christina Hendricks, Naomie Harris Set for New Legal Drama ‘Reputation’ From BBC 4 hours ago YouTube International Boss Pedro Pina to Deliver Edinburgh TV Festival’s MacTaggart Lecture 6 hours ago Netflix Snaps Up ‘Bad Bridgets,’ Irish Period Thriller Starring Emilia Jones and Alison Oliver From ‘Kneecap’ Director (EXCLUSIVE) 1 day ago See All BBC/Garrison Drama Limited/Robert Viglasky Charlie Heaton is swapping the 1980s for the 1950s in the first image of him on the set of the untitled sequel to “Peaky Blinders.” Heaton, best known for his role as…
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