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House of Guinness has finally revealed its first-look images, and they are as hard-hitting as fans hoped. Netflix just shared the stills showing Louis Partridge and James Norton stepping into Steven Knight's new drama.
The show follows the Guinness family after the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness, a story filled with rivalry, power games, and scandal. So yes, Partridge and Norton are right at the center of the storm, and we're here to walk you through what else we know about House of Guinness.
A family inheritance that could change everything
The curtain rises in House of Guinness with the passing of Sir Benjamin Guinness, the man who built the Dublin brewery into an empire. His death sets the stage for a battle of loyalty, rebellion, and legacy.
The official series description 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.”
This explains that the drama dives into the consequences of Benjamin's will on his children—Arthur, Edward, Anne, and Ben.
Anthony Boyle is Arthur, Louis Partridge is Edward, Emily Fairn plays Anne, and Fion O'Shea plays Ben. Together, they must decide whether to protect or risk everything their father created.
Steven Knight, known for Peaky Blinders, said in a statement that what brought him to the story of House of Guinness was the Guinness name. He explained:
"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..."
Speaking about the siblings at the heart of it all, Knight told Netflix that Arthur and Edward carry the weight of the brewery’s future. He teased:
"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..."
Behind the scenes, the production brings in a strong creative team. Knight leads as creator and executive producer alongside Karen Wilson, Elinor Day, Martin Haines, Tom Shankland, and Ivana Lowell. Shankland also directed four episodes, with Mounia Akl helming two others.
The show is produced by Kudos, the team that previously joined forces with Knight on SAS: Rogue Heroes. That history of collaboration means the storytelling already comes with proven chemistry.
Louis Partridge, James Norton, and the raw edge of Steven Knight’s vision for House of Guinness
The first-look photos hint at what makes House of Guinness different from the usual period drama. Anthony Boyle's Arthur looks defiant, while Louis Partridge's Edward carries an air of restless ambition.
The siblings are dressed in the rich but weighty world of 19th-century Dublin, with New York also playing a part in their story. Netflix confirmed that all eight episodes will arrive on September 25, dropping together for fans to binge in one go.
James Norton, who joins the ensemble, has already set the tone for what to expect. Speaking about the project, he told Netflix:
"It's got beer. It's got this eccentric family. We've got these Steven Knight characters all kind of jostling and playing, fighting, f**king. It's just, like, really exciting!"
He laughed about being the only non-Irish actor in the main lineup, noting that he ironically plays the most Irish of them all. Norton said:
"I've got to be as Dubs as they come..."
Knight himself added more context on what makes this tale unique. He told Netflix:
"They're young and are given the task of taking on this incredibly successful brand. The first priority is: Don't screw it up. And the second priority is to make Guinness even bigger..."
That urgency seeps through every still and every word, suggesting a narrative as intoxicating as the black gold itself.
For Partridge, stepping into Edward Guinness is a major career move, placing him side by side with Norton in a tale that is set to blur family duty with personal ambition.
Fans of Peaky Blinders will instantly recognize Knight's stamp here: messy power struggles, flawed characters, and the constant pull between love, betrayal, and survival.
With Louis Partridge and James Norton stepping into the thick of Steven Knight's latest creation, House of Guinness promises a heady mix of history and drama. It also delivers raw character conflict.
From the fallout of Benjamin Guinness's death to the cutthroat family battles over Ireland's most famous brewery, the series already feels like one of Netflix's biggest fall releases. When the full season lands on September 25, all eyes will be on Dublin's dynasty of black gold.
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