Enola HolmesstarLouis Partridgehas been spotted on the set ofSteven Knight’supcoming Netflix seriesHouse of Guinness.Digital Spy recently shared an image from the Cheshire set, featuring Partridge in a formal suit, which would definitely be ruined by spilling a pint of Guinness over it. Created, written, and executive produced byKnight, the creator ofPeaky Blinders,House of Guinnessis an eight-episode series set in 19th-century Dublin and New York. The story begins after the death of Benjamin Guinness, the man responsible for the significant expansion of the family brewery. The story explores the aftermath of his passing, focusing on the impact of his will on his four adult children—Arthur, Edward, Anne, and Ben—and a diverse group of Dublin residents connected to the Guinness legacy. Knight has expressed his enthusiasm for bringing the rich history of the Guinness dynasty to the screen, stating:
“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. I’ve always been fascinated by their stories and am excited to bring the characters to life for the world to see.”
Joining Partridge on set were co-starsAnthony Boyle(Masters of the Air) andDavid Wilmot(Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald).House of Guinnessis produced by Kudos, the same studio behind acclaimed series such asBroadchurch,Deadwater Fell, andUtopia. The project marks Partridge’s fourth collaboration with Netflix, following his roles inEnola Holmes,Enola Holmes 2,andNoah Baumbach’supcoming film.
What Else is Steven Knight Up To?
It’s all go onPeaky Blindersfor Knight, who has written and will produce a feature film set to wrap up the story ofCillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby.Tom Harperis set to direct the untitled film, with production slated to begin in September. Knight added his enthusiasm, saying, “I’m genuinely thrilled that this movie is about to happen.It will be an explosive chapter in thePeaky Blindersstory. No holds barred. Full-onPeaky Blindersat war.”
We’re awaiting details of who will return for the movie, includingPaul Andersonas Arthur,Sam Claflinas Oswald,Amber Andersonas Diana,Stephen Grahamas Hayden, andSophie Rundle(Bodyguard) as Ada, whileTom Hardyhas outright expressed delight at the idea of returning too.
Stay tuned for more updates onHouse of Guinnessand other upcoming Netflix projects. Check out the set images on Digital Spy.
Peaky Blinders
A gangster family epic set in 1900s England, centering on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby.
Stream on Netflix
