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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The true story behind Netflix's House of Guinness
Netflix historical drama House of Guinness explores a key period in the Irish family's history and their brewery empire. In House of Guinness, Netflix is tapping into the fascinating history of one of Ireland's most influential families and the iconic brewery they created. Set in 19th-century Ireland and New York, the series is helmed by Steven Knight and has a sprawling cast that includes James Norton, Louis Partridge, and Anthony Boyle. It charts the lives of four members of the influential Guinness family in the wake of the death of their father, Benjamin Guinness, the man responsible for making Guinness a global success. With their patriarch gone, Guinness siblings Edward (Partridge), Arthur (Boyle), Anne (Emily Fairn) and Benjamin (Fionn O'Shea) must vie for power over the business while facing opposition on multiple fronts, both inside and out of the family. The series is inspired by real events, and for those interested to learn more about the history behind the show, here is everything that you need to know. Who are the Guinness family members in House of Guinness? Benjamin Lee Guinness was one of the greatest players in the brewery's history after building it into a flourishing empire and ensuring Irish dark beer flowed across Ireland, England and beyond. His influence in popularising the Guinness brand is a key part of the company's history, which is why it is intriguing that the show begins with his death. The series instead focuses on his children, three of whom have a fascinating history in real life, starting with Edward. The second oldest son of the quartet, Edward Guinness, took over the company following his father's death in 1868. He then bought out his brother Arthur's half-share in the brewery in 1876 and, aged 29, gained sole ownership of the Dublin company. Edward grew Guinness even further than his father Benjamin, multiplying the value of the brewery exponentially during his tenure as sole owner. By 1879, the Guinness company was brewing 565,000 hogsheads of stout, and by 1886, it was brewing 907,000 hogsheads globally. The entrepreneur was so successful that he floated two-thirds of the company in 1886 on the London Stock Exchange for £6 million, making him the richest man in Ireland. He then went on to retire at the age of 40 as a multi-millionaire and remained the largest shareholder in the now-public company; he also retained his position as chairman. Edward is also the man responsible for the construction of the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, which is now a hugely successful tourist attraction. Arthur Guinness, meanwhile, took over his father's seat in Parliament following the patriarch's death. He was voted in as a Conservative MP in 1868 for the City of Dublin when all of Ireland was part of the UK, and he held on to the position for just one year before it was voided after it was revealed that an election agent's unlawful efforts had gotten him the position. As it was found that Arthur was unaware of this, he was able to stand again as MP in 1874, an election he won under the leadership of Benjamin Disraeli, whom he was a staunch advocate of. As well as being a Member of Parliament, Arthur Guinness also followed in his father's footsteps by acting as a landlord, and he owned several estates in Galway. Benjamin Lee Guinness' only daughter, Anne, is known for her philanthropy and charitable work, helping the poor and sick in the St Patrick's area in Dublin. Her work saw her help establish the St Patrick's nursing home in Dublin in 1876, and, alongside her husband William Conyngham Plunket, she helped in the establishment of educational facilities like the Irish Clergy Daughters' School. Does the Guinness family still own Guinness? No, the Guinness family don't own Guinness anymore. In 1986, the Guinness brand merged with British food and drinks conglomerate Grand Metropolitan to establish the company Diageo, which is now the parent company of Guinness. This was a strategic alliance that helped bring two of the brewery industry's major players together. Diageo still owns Guinness and on its website the company call itself the "custodians of Guinness" who have the "same entrepreneurial spirit as [founder] Arthur Guinness". Diageo also own alcohol brands like Johnnie Walker, Baileys, and Captain Morgan. While Diageo is now the owner of Guinness, the Guinness family does own a stake in Diageo, which was said to be worth around £200m in 2017, per the Irish Independent. House of Guinness premieres on Netflix on Thursday, 25 September.
Daily Mirror
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
House of Guinness release date, plot and cast as Peaky Blinders creator lines up new Netflix drama
Peaky Blinders maestro Steven Knight is releasing a highly anticipated new Netflix drama about one of the world's most iconic breweries House of Guinness is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated new Netflix series for 2025 - and its release is just around the corner. Created by Peaky Blinders showrunner Steven Knight, the eight-part drama will bring the startling true story of the Guinness family to life like never before. Featuring a cast stacked with familiar faces from the best of British TV, the series is shaping up to be a must-watch new release when it drops in just over a month. Moreover, with Peaky Blinders running for six seasons and even launching an upcoming sequel film, there's a strong possibility House of Guinness will spark yet another successful franchise for Netflix. With just a few weeks before the series hits screens, let's take a look at all the vital details fans need to know before tuning in. What is House of Guinness about? Knight's sprawling period drama will turn the clocks back to the 19th Century and chronicle the rise of the Guinness brewery to become one of Dublin's most successful businesses. Set during the days immediately following the death of the patriarch and businessman Sir Benjamin Guinness, the drama will focus on his four children as well as other major players who crossed paths with the iconic Guinness dynasty. An official synopsis from Netflix reads: 'House of Guinness explores an epic story inspired by one of Europe's most famous and enduring dynasties - the Guinness Family. '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.' A trailer has yet to be released so precise plot details have yet to be confirmed, although fans can get a sense of the story through the first-look stills of the cast released this week. Who stars in House of Guinness? House of Guinness will primarily follow the four children of Sir Benjamin, Arthur, Edward, Anne, and Ben. Bringing them to life are Anthony Boyle (Masters of the Air, Manhunt) as Arthur Guinness, Louis Partridge (Disclaimer, Enola Holmes) as Edward Guinness, Emily Fairn (The Responder, Saturday Night) as Anne Plunket (née Guinness) and Fionn O'Shea (Normal People, Dance First) as Benjamin Guinness. Plus, James Norton of Happy Valley fame will portray Guinness foreman Sean Rafferty. The rest of the main cast is as follows: Dervla Kirwan (True Detective: Night Country, Smother) as Aunt Agnes Guinness Jack Gleeson (Game of Thrones, In The Land of Saints and Sinners) as Byron Hedges Niamh McCormack (Everything Now, The Magic Flute) as Ellen Cochrane Danielle Galligan (Shadow and Bone S1 & S2, Obituary) as Lady Olivia Hedges Ann Skelly (The Nevers, The Sandman S2) as Adelaide Guinness Seamus O'Hara (Blue Lights, An Irish Goodbye) as Patrick Cochrane Michael McElhatton (Game of Thrones, The Long Shadow) as John Potter David Wilmot (Station Eleven, Bodkin) as Bonnie Champion Michael Colgan (Say Nothing, The Regime) as Rev Henry Gratton Jessica Reynolds (Kneecap, The Wolf, The Fox And The Leopard) as Lady Christine O'Madden Hilda Fay (The Woman In The Wall) as Sultan Elizabeth Daulau (Andor, Wicked) as Lady Henrietta St Lawrence Watch Stranger Things on Netflix for free with Sky from £15 Sky Get the deal here When will House of Guinness be released? Netflix subscribers don't have too much longer to wait as the series is slated for release on Thursday, 25th September. The streamer will release all eight episodes at once in line with previous original programmes. With just a few short weeks left before its premiere, a House of Guinness trailer is expected to drop very soon to reveal more enticing details about the drama. House of Guinness will be released Thursday, 25th September on Netflix.
Irish Examiner
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
First look and release date for new Dublin dynasty drama House of Guinness
Netflix has released first-look images of its new historical drama, House of Guinness, which explores one of Europe's most famous and enduring dynasties - the Guinness Family. Created and written by Steven Knight, the writer behind Peaky Blinders, the new drama follows the rise of the Guinness family during the 19th Century to become the iconic brewery that's become a mainstay in pubs across the globe. House of Guinness will be released on Netflix on Thursday, September 25. Picture: Ben Blackall. 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. House of Guinness will be released on Netflix on Thursday, September 25. Picture: Ben Blackall. On Monday, Netflix released the first images of the series' cast, which includes Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn, Fionn O'Shea, and Dervla Kirwan. House of Guinness will be released on Netflix on Thursday, September 25. Picture: Ben Blackall. The streamer also confirmed on Monday that House of Guinness will launch on Thursday, September 25. Read More Culture that made me: Ricky Wilson on Ghostbusters, David Hockney and Jarvis Cocker
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Netflix House of Guinness - Dublin dynasty drama finally gets release date
Netflix's epic new historical drama, House of Guinness, has finally shared a first look to eager fans. From Peaky Blinders scribe Steven Knight, the new drama follows the rise of the Guinness family during the 19th Century to become the iconic brewery that's become a mainstay in pubs across the globe. The streamer has now finally released the first images of the series' star-studded cast as well as confirming the date it will premiere. House of Guinness will officially launch on Thursday, 25th September. A synopsis reads: 'House of Guinness explores an epic story inspired by one of Europe's most famous and enduring dynasties - the Guinness Family. Danielle Galligan as Lady Olivia Hedges and Anthony Boyle as Arthur Guinness. '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." Louis Partridge as Edward Guinness and Fionn O'Shea as Benjamin Guinness The drama's stellar cast is led by Masters of the Air's Anthony Boyle as Arthur Guinness and Disclaimer's Louis Partridge as Edward Guinness. Anne and Benjamin are portrayed by Emily Fairn of The Responder fame and Normal People's Fionn O'Shea, respectively. Jack Gleeson as Byron Hedges Plus, Happy Valley's acclaimed star James Norton, Game of Thrones icon Jack Gleeson and Outlander's Jessica Reynolds will take on key supporting roles. The rest of the cast includes 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 stills promise a sprawling and immersive look at 19th Century Dublin that's well up to the standard of Knight's previous smash-hit, Peaky Blinders. The series is directed by Tom Shankland and Mounia Akl and penned by Knight. Louis Partridge as Edward Guinness The acclaimed showrunner is releasing House of Guinness ahead of two major film projects, including his Peaky Blinders follow-up film, The Immortal Man, arriving on Netflix in 2026. He is also set to write the next James Bond movie, directed by Denis Villeneuve with the role of Agent 007 still to be cast. House of Guinness premieres Thursday, 25th September on Netflix. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix offers major update on new series from 'Peaky Blinders' creator — including the release date
Netflix just gave us a huge update about the next series from Steven Knight, the creator of none other than "Peaky Blinders". Introducing: "House of Guinness," a new drama that swaps the streets of Birmingham for those of 19th-century Dublin, Ireland (and the Guinness family's world-renowned brewery). Today (August 18), the streaming service dropped a plot synopsis, a release date and a bunch of new photos from "House of Guinness." Pitched on Tudum as 'an epic story' about "the powerful and debaucherous titular family," "House of Guinness" could end up being another must-watch family drama — and everything we've just learned all sounds very promising indeed. From the creator of Peaky Blinders, HOUSE OF GUINNESS premieres September 25. Starring Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn, Fionn O'Shea, and James Norton. The head of the Guinness brewery is dead. Now his children must navigate power, rebellion and scandal…or risk… 18, 2025 Across socials, Netflix shared a quick logline for the series, key art, and a list of notable cast that includes James Norton, Anthony Boyle, Emily Fairn, Louis Partridge and Fionn O'Shea (embedded above). If mention of "power, rebellion and scandal" and the threat of losing the Guinness family enterprise has whetted your appetite, you'll be pleased to know we don't have to wait very long for "House of Guinness to arrive. Per the above announcement, we know that "House of Guinness" will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, September 25, 2025. In addition to the above teaser, Netflix has released a ton of new images from the series, which I've embedded above. Flick through them and you'll see the impeccably-dressed cast in action. Plus, we've also gotten a more in-depth synopsis for "House of Guinness" from Netflix. It reads: "'House of Guinness' explores an epic story inspired by one of Europe's most famous and enduring dynasties - the Guinness Family. 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." Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Along with the above names, the impressive "House of Guinness" cast also includes Dervla Kirwan, Jack Gleeson, Niamh McCormack, Danielle Galligan, Ann Skelly, Seamus O'Hara, Michael McElhatton, David Wilmot, Michael Colgan, Jessica Reynolds, Hilda Fay and Elizabeth Daulau. Teasing the series with Tudum, Steven Knight points to Arthur and Edward as being the "heart" of the drama. "I won't give away the plot," he says, "but they were given joint stewardship of the brewery for very interesting reasons. Before he died, their father very deliberately chained Arthur and Edward together in responsibility for the brewery. You'll find out why when you watch." Looking for something to stream while you wait for "House of Guinness" to arrive? Check out our round-up of the very best shows on Netflix for tons of top streaming recommendations perfect for filling your time between now and September 25. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
