Peaky Blinders Returns Home: A Boost for Birmingham's Creative Industry

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The West Midlands is buzzing with excitement as Netflix and the iconic Peaky Blinders series bring new opportunities to Birmingham's Digbeth Loc. Studios. During a recent visit, West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker celebrated the region's rising prominence in the UK’s creative economy.

The show’s creator, Steven Knight, expressed pride in filming the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie in Digbeth, the stomping ground of the real-life Peaky gang a century ago. This collaboration with Netflix is not just about entertainment—it’s about empowering local talent.

The Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, highlighted the transformative potential of such projects, creating jobs and showcasing talent from often-overlooked communities. Netflix’s Anne Mensah echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the role of local voices in storytelling.

This investment marks a pivotal moment for the West Midlands, setting the stage for it to become a global hub for film and television production.