The Peaky Blinders effect is real! Steven Knight's beloved six-season crime drama series not only kick-started a new wave (of three-piece tailored suits) in Men's fashion but has now helped the West Midlands become a hub for high-end productions.The British Film Commission named the West Midlands as the U.K.’s eighth official regional production hub for scripted inward investment for film and high-end TV. Home to key cities like Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton, the West Midlands is a major region in central England and the primary location & setting for the Cillian Murphy-starring series.The area served as the official production hub for Peaky Blinders, its feature film The Immortal Man and the currently untitled & upcoming two-season sequel series. The popularity of Steven Knight's crime franchise has helped put Birmingham on the International map and receive official hub status by fulfilling three criteria: suitable stage space for a high-end TV show, successful accommodation of a major scripted title and access to skilled local crew.More on this in our story.Peaky Blinders' famous filming venue is now part of an exclusive industry clubA still from Peaky Blinders (Image via Instagram/@peakyblinders)Adrian Wootton, Chief Executive of the British Film Commission, announced this happy news with a famous Tommy Shelby quote:“As Tommy Shelby of the Peaky Blinders once said, ‘when you plan something well, there’s no need to rush.’ The growing success of the West Midlands as a U.K. production hub certainly bears this out...With the West Midlands becoming an official regional production hub, our offer to the global film and TV industry now spans the length and breadth of the U.K.''Wootton promised world-class facilities, a talented local crew, access to one-of-a-kind locations and some of the world's most generous tax incentives, making the Birmingham production base a steal deal for movies and high-end TV.The West Midlands is now the eighth official production hub, after Leeds, Bristol, Manchester & Liverpool, Glasgow & Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff and London, which contributed £5.8 billion to the UK economy in 2025.Peaky Blinders' immense success even paved the way for Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham. Founded by Steven Knight, Digbeth Studios will serve as the official filming location for the upcoming two-season sequel series. Set in the 1950s, the upcoming sequel will introduce the world to a new generation of Peaky Boys, led by actors Jamie Bell and Charlie Heaton. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSteven Knight shared his excitement about the latest news in a statement, calling the West Midlands ''a fantastic place to make film and TV.'' The filmmaker believes that the opening of Digbeth Loc. Studios is the first step in making it a global content-making industry.Peaky Blinders, which began in 2013, is recognized as one of the most critically acclaimed crime franchises. The series is loosely inspired by the real-life urban youth gang active in Birmingham from the 1880s to the 1920s. The series follows Tommy Shelby, the ambitious and cunning crime boss of his family, as he seeks upward mobility for his family in the city. Set in the aftermath of World War I, Birmingham serves as more than just a setting, becoming an integral part of Tommy Shelby and his brothers' journey as they battle rivals.After running for six seasons, Tommy returned for his final adventure in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, which ended with his death, marking the end of an era for Cillian Murphy and his beloved character. However, Knight is certainly not done with his franchise, which will return to the iconic streets of Birmingham with a new generation of Shelby boys.In addition to Bell and Heaton, the sequel stars Conleth Hill, Arturo Muselli, Daniel Monks, Samuel Bottomley, Eugene Collins, Lucie Shorthouse and Cal O’Driscoll, along with Peaky Blinders veterans Ned Dennehy (Charlie Strong) and Packy Lee (Johnny Dogs).For the latest scoops on your favorite TV shows and movies, follow SoapCentral.