Fresh from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight arrives a new historical drama, ready to plunge viewers into the extravagant courtyards of candlelit mansions in Dublin. At the center of the House of Guinness is a powerful and debaucherous family vying for success after inheriting the biggest brewery in the world. The eight-episode Netflix series uncorks an epic set in the 1860s, where aspiration and legacy crown the heads of each sibling. Dynasty conflict, luxurious environments, and brewing power struggles with a well-balanced cast of veterans and new faces create the potion for fixation in this new Netflix drop. 

Raise a toast to Netflix’s latest buzz-worthy, rich, dark, and intoxicating set of familiar faces, bringing to life the next addictive family drama about to take over everyone’s watchlist.

The main cast of House of Guinness (who plays whom)

Premiering on September 25, 2025, on Netflix, House of Guinness sweeps audiences into a world newly inscribed with luxury, grief, and guile in which the colossal Guinness brewing dynasty teeters in the balance of glory and fate. At the heart of it all are the four adult children of the late Sir Benjamin Guinness: Arthur Guinness, played by Anthony Boyle; Edward Guinness, portrayed by Louis Partridge; Anne Plunket, played by Emily Fairn; and Benjamin Guinness, portrayed by Fionn O’Shea, each of whom seeks to grasp control. 

Stars James Norton as Sean Rafferty, Dervla Kirwan as Aunt Agnes Guinness, Jack Gleeson as Byron Hedges, Niamh McCormack as Ellen Cochrane, Seamus O’Hara as Patrick Cochrane, Michael McElhatton as John Potter, Danielle Galligan as Lady Olivia Hedges, Ann Skelly as Adelaide Guinness, David Wilmot as Bonnie Champion, Michael Colgan as Rev. Henry Gratton, Hilda Fay as Sultan, Jessica Reynolds as Lady Christine O’Madden, and Elizabeth Dulau as Lady Henrietta St. Lawrence round out the cast of famed faces.

With brothers Arthur Guinness and Edward Guinness pushed into co-leadership by a disturbing provision in their late father’s will, the power struggle threatens to shatter the family’s essence in unprecedented ways. House of Guinness not only serves a gripping suspense but also a sense of familiarity with renowned stars from various fan-favorite blockbusters.

Where you’ve seen the House of Guinness actors before

Leading the narrative, Anthony Boyle, famed for his performances in Masters of the Air, Manhunt, and more, grounds a commanding presence that suggests ambition and disturbance. Across from him, Enola Holmes and Pistol heartthrob, Louis Partridge, takes on a quieter, clever counterpoint. Black Mirror: Demon 79‘s Emily Fairn, alongside Normal People‘s Fionn O’Shea, adds to the charm of the stellar cast.

James Norton from Bob Marley: One Love, Dervla Kirwan of Smother, Jack Gleeson and Michael McElhatton from Game of Thrones, Seamus O’Hara from Blue Lights, Danielle Galligan from Obituary, Ann Skelly of The Sandman, Michael Colgan from Say Nothing, Hilda Fay of The Woman in the Wall, Jessica Reynolds of Kneecap, and Elizabeth Dulau, famed for Andor, and Wicked complete the celestial team of House of Guinness actors sizzling with a greater chemistry than perhaps their brewery. 

Why the casting matters for House of Guinness

House of Guinness‘ strength lies not just in star power but also in its narrative alchemy that makes ingenious use of the talented cast. Steven Knight tells a story that relies as much on the historic draw of the Guinness brand name as it does on the raw chemistry of its actors. From seasoned veterans James Norton, Dervla Kirwan, and Michael McElhatton to pull the dramatic weight to pop culture’s favorites Jack Gleeson and Louis Partridge, sets up the story for instant recognition. Rising stars like Anthony Boyle and Emily Fairn represent the newer generation of incredible talent, as the cast diversity spans award-winning blockbuster franchises like Andor, Game of Thrones, Normal People, and An Irish Goodbye, promising critical acclaim and rave reviews. 

House of Guinness is more than just a regular period drama in Netflix’s incredible variety of epic stories. It is a seething, stormy family epic distilled from power, history, and vulnerability, supported by a dazzling cast and a creator renowned for combining grit with grandeur, arriving on Netflix on September 25, 2025.

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