Steven Knight’s upcoming Netflix seriesHouse of Guinnesshas begun production, Netflix has announced. The series hailing from thePeaky Blinderscreator has all eyes on it that chronicles the family behind the Guinness brewing company. Fans are anticipating another thrilling historical drama set in the 19th century in a similar thrilling tone of the creator’s previous works, as the upcoming series is written, created, and executive produced by Knight himself.
Set in 19th-century Dublin and New York,the story ofHouse of Guinnesschronicles the aftermath of the death of Benjamin Guinness, the man responsible for the significant expansion of the family brewery. The plot explores the after effects of his passing and focuses on the impact of his will on his four adult children, Arthur, Edward, Anne, and Ben, and on a diverse group of Dublin residents connected to the Guinness legacy.Knight previously shared his excitement saying,
“The Guinness dynasty is known the world over – wealth, poverty, power, influence, and great tragedy are all intertwined to create a rich tapestry of material to draw from. I’ve always been fascinated by their stories and am excited to bring the characters to life for the world to see.”
What to Expect From ‘House of Guinness’
The series is said to be reimagination of the era by Knight, who has done something similar withPeaky Blinders, expect the fan favorite scribe to touch upon some relevant themes of the era like racism, andpolitical upheaval. With a thrilling plot and a well-known family at its center expectHouse of Guinessto serve somefamily dramaand lots of fireworks.
While most details of the series are tightly kept under wraps the eight-part series castEnola HolmesstarLouis Partridge,Masters of the AirfameAnthony Boyle,Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’sDavid WilmotandWar & PeacestarJames Norton. Also rounding off the cast as per new announcement areEmily Fairn,Fionn O’Shea,Niamh McCormack,Seamus O’Hara,Jack Gleeson,Dervla Kirwan,Michael McElhatton,Danielle GalliganandHilda Fay.
With Knight at the helm and a slew of talented performers in the ensemble cast,House of Guinnesswill be one show to
watch out for its fascinating story and diverse characters. Currently,House of Guinnessis in production and has no release date or window.
