“Can't speak about that”: House of Guinness creator Steven Knight provides an ambiguous update on Season 2 of the period drama

Steven Knight has given an intentionally vague update on the status of House of Guinness, falling short of confirming that the Netflix period drama will be back for a second season. When asked about Season 2 in an interview with Radio Times, the creator interrupted himself mid-sentence and said,

“I can’t speak about that.”

This came as a response that has only fueled speculation among fans. Though Knight did not announce anything specific, his choice of words hints that conversations may be taking place offstage, even if there is no motion to be made right now. Considering the positive feedback on the show and its unresolved cliffhanger at the end of Season 1, this seems more like a refusal to confirm rather than an indication we’ve seen the end of the story.

Read on to know more about the ambiguous season 2 update.

House of Guinness creator Steven Knight provides an ambiguous update on Season 2 of the period drama

Steven Knight was tight-lipped when it came to the future of House of Guinness. When he was asked if there was any news on Season 2, Knight's response suggested that maybe he isn't there yet, or at least not able to speak any further.

“I was just gonna say, I was about to continue then, but I'm not,” he said, before adding, “I can't speak about that.”

His carefully worded statements imply that talks are ongoing behind the scenes, but the final verdict is yet to be known.

While speaking with The Radio Times, Knight also reminisces about the show’s international success and highlights the cast specifically.

“I'm really, really pleased that, first of all, the cast was so fantastic, and I'm pleased on behalf of them, because it's sort of a generation of fantastic actors. But to see the response was wonderful. I mean, across the globe. So really pleased with that. And… yeah.”

Though Knight did not confirm a second season, his excitement about the positive feedback and his very deliberate caution only fuel the suspicion that the story of the show isn’t quite over.

What does Knight's answer about the future of House of Guinness season 2 mean?

For those still mourning the emotionally devastating Season 1 cliffhanger, this quiet is less like a full stop and more like a pause. This is because the way Season 1 ended could easily precede news of a Season 2 renewal in the coming days. House of Guinness has a star-studded cast, such as Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn, Fionn O’Shea, James Norton, Niamh McCormack, Danielle Galligan, and Jack Gleeson.

Taking place in 19th-century Dublin, the Netflix series tells a fictional story about the real house of Guinness, combining historical fact with heightened drama. The series is a natural fit in Knight’s film world as he has demonstrated time and time again an ability to reinterpret history through a daring, character-centric lens.

Therefore, Knight's optimistic answer to the question about the future of the show only seems to indicate that the maker is waiting for the right way to reveal the big news. Given that Knight has an already set fanbase, creating gritty, stylish worlds that find homes with audiences around the world, the cancellation of House of Guinness would be a mistake.

As of writing, there is no official news of confirmation regarding Season 2 for House of Guinness.

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