Netflix Invests in West Midlands and UK Creative Economy with “Peaky Blinders” Movie
The iconic streets of Birmingham are once again echoing with the sounds of "Peaky Blinders" as filming for the highly anticipated movie adaptation gets underway at Digbeth Loc. Studios. This production marks a significant investment by Netflix in the West Midlands region, signaling a commitment to both the show's legacy and the burgeoning UK creative economy. On Thursday, November 14th, the Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, visited the set to celebrate Netflix's investment and highlight the positive impact "Peaky Blinders" has had on the region. "The show has put our region on the international stage," Parker remarked, emphasizing the boost to local tourism and the creation of jobs in the film and television industry. Parker expressed his ambition to transform the West Midlands into a creative hub, collaborating with industry leaders like Steven Knight, Netflix, and the BBC […]