Blinders

Filming for the new series of the popular crime drama is officially in full swing.

The series first broadcast back in 2021.

Since its debut, Irish drama KIN has been a huge hit with viewers over the years and features the likes of Aidan Gillen, Charlie Cox, Clare Dunne and Ciaran Hinds.

It also features Emmett J Scanlan, known for his roles in Peaky Blinders, Hollyoaks and Fool Me Once. The 47-year-old plays the role of Jimmy Kinsella in the hit show.

KIN follows a fictional Dublin family who are at war with a drug cartel. The second series aired back in 2023 with fans eager to see more of the tense moments and gripping scenes.

The programme, which was originally broadcast on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player in Ireland before it was acquired by the BBC, is currently filming it’s third series, which is expected to air next year.

Actor Emmett Scanlan shared an update on his social media, sharing that they are currently in production, reports Belfast Live.

In a video, he confessed that it had been ‘years in the making’, before sharing how ‘utterly grateful’ he was that the programme was back in production.

He shared that it was ‘day one’ of season three, before adding, “the feeling is good”.

It wasn’t long before people commented on the post, with many thrilled that series three was on the way.

One person said: “Yess!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally!” Someone else wrote: “I absolutely loved kin.. I’m so ready for season 3”

Another fan added: “Have to rewatch seasons 1 & 2. Bl**dy loved both and can’t wait for 3!”

Someone else wrote: “Bro, is this real. Don’t play with my emotions like this…… I have been praying for season 3. The best of Irish tv hands down. What a cliffhanger season 2 was.”

He captioned the post: “Day 1. KIN. Season 3. As you were.”

While the official cast list is yet to be revealed, it looks as though Emmett will be reprising his role as the villainous Jimmy Kinsella.

Kin seasons one and two are streaming on BBC iPlayer in the UK.