A new series from thePeaky Blinderscreator is in the works, and it sounds like an excellentSuccessionfollow-up. Steven Knight is a film and TV writer who’s worked on projects likeEastern PromisesandLocke, and who’s set towrite the next James Bond film.Peaky Blindersis still the crown jewel of his career.
Steven Knight’s nextproject is titledHouse of Guinness, and it’s set to premiere on Netflix on July 16, 2025. The show will be set in 19th century Dublin and New York, centered around the titular Guinness family following the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness, who inherited the Guinness Brewery and became the richest man in Ireland.
The logline for the show details that it will follow “the far-reaching impact of his will on the fate of his four adult children Arthur, Edward, Anne, and Ben,” evidently creating aSuccession-like family drama.
The four main cast members are Anthony Boyle (Masters of the Air) as Arthur Guinness, Louis Partridge (Enola Holmes) as Edward Guinness, Emily Fairn (Saturday Night) as Anne Plunket, and Fionn O’Shea (Normal People) as Benjamin Guinness.
What The House Of Guinness Reveal Means
WhilePeaky Blindersfans are likely still waiting in anticipation for the upcoming sequel film, the first-look images and an imminent release date ofHouse of Guinnessmight leapfrog some priority lists. The show’s cast is fantastic, the production value looks top-notch, and the plot sounds excellent.
WithWednesdayseason 2 andStranger Thingsseason 5 hitting Netflix later this year,House of Guinnesscould be the title to offer an alternative to those who aren’t interested in YA-focused shows. This could also be a potential awards buzz series for the streamer.
As of now, it’s unclear when audiences will get to see a trailer for the show, but withHouse of Guinnessbeing released just over a month away, it could come soon.
Our Take On House Of Guinness
As someone who lovesPeaky Blinders,Succession, and has taken the tour of the Guinness Factory, I can’t help feel a personal level of excitement for this title. Steven Knight has been somewhat hit-or-miss throughout his career, but I’m certainly willing to give this a shot due to the cast and premise.
I’m not extensively familiar with every cast member, but some highlights are James Norton, Fionn O’Shea, and Michael McElhatton. I’m looking forward to being surprised by the rest, and having this to tide me over until thePeaky Blindersfilm is out next year.
