Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is overseeing a new Netflix series on the Guinness brewing dynasty.
With the working title of House of Guinness, the eight-episode drama is set in 19th-century Dublin and New York after the death of Benjamin Guinness, the man behind the extraordinary expansion of the family brewery.
Created, written and executive produced by Knight, the series kicks off following Benjamin's passing and delves into the impact of his will on his four adult children, Arthur, Edward, Anne and Ben, as well as on a group of Dublin characters gravitating around Guinness.
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"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," Knight said when the show was announced today (March 14).
"I've always been fascinated by their stories and am excited to bring the characters to life for the world to see."
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House of Guinness is produced for Netflix from Kudos, which is also behind series including likes of Broadchurch, Deadwater Fell and Utopia.
"We are beyond thrilled to be working with Kudos and the incredible Steven Knight to bring the story of the Guinness family to Netflix audiences," Anne Mensah, Vice-President Content for Netflix UK, said. "It has all the power of Peaky Blinders but the scale and the sweep of a true family saga. Set in the UK and the US, we cannot wait to see this realised."
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Karen Wilson, who executive produces for Kudos, teased "mystery and intrigue" in the upcoming show.
"House of Guinness is full of mystery, intrigue, and drama and we're absolutely thrilled to be bringing it to Netflix audiences around the globe," she said.
"This epic and fascinating story about one of the greatest dynasties of the world will have audiences captivated, and I can't think of anyone better to bring it to life than the brilliant Steven Knight."
Additional plot details and cast members attached will be announced in due course.
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