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Lashana Lynch Joins Peaky Blinders Series 7
1 Apr
Summary
- Filming for Peaky Blinders' seventh series has started in Birmingham.
- Lashana Lynch makes her debut in the new generation of the Shelby story.
- The upcoming series is set in the 1950s, following the film.
Filming has officially begun for the highly anticipated seventh series of Peaky Blinders, with production underway in Birmingham. Actress Lashana Lynch is set to make her debut in this new chapter of the acclaimed series, which will delve into a new generation of the Shelby family.
Creator Steven Knight has confirmed that the new series will be rooted in Birmingham and will tell the story of the city's rise. Set in the 1950s, it follows the recently released film, 'The Immortal Man', and will explore a period of violent Teddy Boy gangs and the rise of the Kray twins.
Lashana Lynch was recently pictured on the streets of Birmingham, transformed into her 1950s character. The series originally aired from 2013 to 2022, following the Shelby family through the early 20th century. Cillian Murphy may return as Thomas Shelby in a 'father figure' role.
The show's narrative is loosely based on real gang members from Birmingham. Historical records from Ancestry reveal the term 'Peaky Blinders' initially referred to groups of violent youths, not a single dynasty. Notable figures like William 'Billy' Kimber and the inspiration for Alfie Solomons, Alfred Solomon, are among those whose real lives mirror the show's drama.
