AceShowbiz - Netflix has unveiled exciting casting details for the upcoming sequel series of Peaky Blinders, revealing that Charlie Heaton, known for his role in "Stranger Things," will portray Charles Shelby, the son of Tommy Shelby.

Charles Shelby is a significant character, originally depicted as the cherished son of gang leader Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy, and his late wife Grace. Child actors previously brought Charles to life in the original series, and his grown-up version was briefly seen in the 2026 follow-up film "The Immortal Man," where Alfie Thomas Bland portrayed him attending Tommy’s funeral after serving as a soldier in World War II.

The new "Peaky Blinders" series picks up a decade after the war and features a renewed cast. Jamie Bell stars as Duke Shelby, Tommy’s long-lost son, a role first introduced by Barry Keoghan in "The Immortal Man." The storyline follows Charles Shelby as he attempts to embrace a more conventional life, having distanced himself from the notorious Shelby gang and their hedonistic lifestyle. However, the series teases the challenge of escaping one’s own family legacy.

Alongside Charlie Heaton and Jamie Bell, the cast includes familiar faces such as Jessica Brown Findlay from "Downton Abbey," Lashana Lynch known for "The Day of the Jackal," and Lucy Karczewski making her television debut. Steven Knight, the original creator of "Peaky Blinders," returns as the show’s writer and creator, ensuring continuity and depth in the storytelling.

In other casting developments:

Kerry Washington, famed for "Scandal," is set to star in and executive-produce the Hulu thriller "What Remains." The series, based on Wendy Walker’s novel, centers on Elise Sutton, a cold case specialist who becomes entangled in a suspenseful cat-and-mouse game with a man whose life she once saved.

Ben Stiller will headline the Apple TV+ comedy "Protective Custody," created by Mike Judge of "Silicon Valley." Stiller plays a disgraced financier accused of massive fraud who, while in protective custody, must navigate prison politics, restore his reputation, and face the consequences of his actions before his trial.

HBO’s "Task" has expanded its ensemble with three new cast members: Harry Melling from "The Queen’s Gambit" as DEA agent Brennan Boylan, Adam Nagaitis from "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" as DEA agent Luke Clemmons, and Aminah Nieves from "1923" as FBI agent Nataly Zamora. These additions promise to deepen the show's law enforcement narrative.

Amazon Prime Video’s adaptation of the video game Life Is Strange has also announced four new cast members. Tom Cullen ("Downton Abbey"), Leisha Hailey ("The L Word"), Raúl Castillo ("Looking"), and Owen Teague ("Bloodline") will join the project, broadening the series’ ensemble.

Finally, Hulu’s reboot of "Prison Break" welcomes Kelli Berglund, known for "Heels," as a series regular portraying Cheyenne, a female prison inmate. Berglund replaces Priscilla Delgado in this recast, adding fresh energy to the rebooted series.

With these casting announcements, Netflix’s "Peaky Blinders" sequel and other upcoming projects are shaping up to deliver compelling and star-studded entertainment in 2026 and beyond.

This article is based on reporting originally published by TVLine.