Peaky Blinders writer's 'epic' period drama set in Dublin gets exciting update before release
by Lucas Hill-Paul · Irish MirrorNetflix's sweeping new period drama, House of Guinness, has at last unveiled a first glimpse to anticipating viewers.
Created by Peaky Blinders writer Steven Knight, the fresh series chronicles the ascent of the Guinness dynasty throughout the 19th Century as they built the legendary brewery that has become a fixture in drinking establishments worldwide.
The streaming giant has now finally unveiled the initial screengrabs of the programme's all-star ensemble whilst also announcing when it will debut.
House of Guinness will officially arrive on Thursday, 25th September.
A synopsis states: "House of Guinness explores an epic story inspired by one of Europe's most famous and enduring dynasties - the Guinness Family", reports the Mirror.
"Set in 19th-century Dublin and New York, the story begins immediately after the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness, the man responsible for the extraordinary success of the Guinness brewery, and the far-reaching impact of his will on the fate of his four adult children, Arthur, Edward, Anne, and Ben, as well as on a group of Dublin characters who work and interact with the phenomenon that is Guinness."
The production's impressive cast is headed by Masters of the Air's Anthony Boyle as Arthur Guinness and Disclaimer's Louis Partridge as Edward Guinness.
Anne and Benjamin are played by Emily Fairn of The Responder renown and Normal People's Fionn O'Shea, respectively.
Additionally, Happy Valley's celebrated performer James Norton, Game of Thrones legend Jack Gleeson and Outlander's Jessica Reynolds will assume crucial supporting parts.
The cast also features Dervla Kirwan, Niamh McCormack, Danielle Galligan, Ann Skelly, Seamus O'Hara, Michael McElhatton, David Wilmot, Michael Colgan, Hilda Fay and Elizabeth Daulau.
Netflix's first-look images promise a vast and immersive depiction of 19th Century Dublin that matches the quality of Knight's previous blockbuster, Peaky Blinders.
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The series is directed by Tom Shankland and Mounia Akl and written by Knight.
The esteemed showrunner is launching House of Guinness ahead of two significant film projects, including his Peaky Blinders sequel film, The Immortal Man, set to debut on Netflix in 2026.
He is also slated to pen the next James Bond film, directed by Denis Villeneuve with the role of Agent 007 yet to be filled.
House of Guinness premieres Thursday, 25th September on Netflix.