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Conleth Hill played Varys in the HBO series “Game of Thrones” from 2011 to 2019. Born in Ballycastle, County Antrim, North Ireland, United Kingdom, he turned 61 on November 24, 2025.

Hll is an alumnus of St Killian’s College in Carnlough, County Antrim. In 1989, he completed the acting programme of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England, U.K.

“Peaky Blinders” sequel series

It has been confirmed that Hill is in the cast of a “Peaky Blinders” sequel series. Set a decade after the cataclysm of World War II, the upcoming project promises to plunge viewers into a post-war landscape where the race to rebuild the historic city transforms into a ruthless, mythic struggle for absolute control.

Filming is actively taking place in and around the Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham, England, capturing the authentic industrial backdrop of the story’s roots. While official release dates have not yet been publicly confirmed, distribution plans are already set in stone. Upon release, television audiences in the U.K. can catch the series on the BBC and its iPlayer streaming platform, while Netflix will distribute the episodes to international audiences throughout the rest of the world.

The Shelby Legacy and New Rivals

At the heart of this new era are the Shelby brothers. Jamie Bell takes over the role of Duke Shelby from Barry Keoghan, stepping directly into the formidable shoes of his father, Tommy Shelby. Playing opposite Bell is “Stranger Things” alumnus Charlie Heaton, who portrays Duke’s half-brother, Charles Shelby. Together, the siblings navigate a rapidly changing Birmingham teeming with unprecedented financial opportunities and deadly jeopardy.

However, the Shelbys face a devastating new threat to their criminal empire.Hill has boarded the production as Clemmy Keeler, the fierce and calculating patriarch of the rival Keeler gangster family. Looking to go toe-to-toe with the Peaky Blinders, Clemmy is backed by his son, Aidan Keeler, played by Cal O’Driscoll. Adding to the tension is Daniel Monks, who steps into the fray as Detective Inspector Bell, a lawman likely tasked with cleaning up the blood-soaked streets.

Expanding the Ranks

The Peaky Blinders gang is also recruiting fresh blood to defend their territory. Lucie Shorthouse joins the crew as Kezia Lee, alongside a wave of new loyalists including Samuel Bottomley as Eliot, Arturo Muselli as Angelo and Eugene Collins as Frank.

Fans of the original franchise will also welcome some familiar faces. Ned Dennehy and Packy Lee are locked in to reprise their iconic roles as Charlie Strong and Johnny Dogs, respectively, providing a crucial bridge to the original series. Furthermore, the star-studded lineup includes Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and Lucy Karczewski, though the specific details of their characters are currently being kept under wraps by the production.

The new era of Birmingham is being brought to life by a powerhouse creative team under the vision of franchise creator and writer Steven Knight. The ambitious continuation will consist of two distinct series, each running for six episodes. Behind the camera, directing duties are split between Mike Barker and Anna Zackrisson with Tim Whitby steering the ship as producer.