Peaky Blinders writer's 'epic' period drama set in Dublin gets exciting update
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. Netflix viewers have been given their first look at the main cast (Image: NETFLIX) 'Moving' period drama making fans 'sob' now streaming for free Wednesday fans 'rumble' real villain in part two and it's not who you think
"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. The new period drama could be one of Netflix's biggest hits of the year (Image: NETFLIX)
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. Steven Knight's long-awaited Peaky Blinders movie will also be released next year (Image: NETFLIX) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Watch Stranger Things on Netflix for free with Sky
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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.
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