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Despite the promise of aPeaky Blindersmovie with Cillian Murphy, creator Steven Knight is currently working on another epic project. Knight has announced his new collaboration with Netflix, a series that will explore the dynamics within the Guinness Family. The new series is titledHouse of Guinness,and the episodes will be directed by Tom Shankland and Mounia Akl. Fans, especially the Irish ones, are excited to see the story set in the background of Ireland.
Dublin-based Benjamin Guinness owned the St. James’s Gate Brewery expanded the business when he took sole control within the family.House of Guinnesswill follow the consequences of Benjamin’s death and the struggle for power within the family.
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Netflix has confirmed an eight-episode first season for Steven Knight’sHouse of Guinness. The series will be produced by Knight, Karen Wilson, Elinor Day, and Martin Haines. The casting for the film is yet to be announced. Knight shared in a press release that he was always fascinated by the stories of the wealthy and influential Guinness dynasty. He added that he was excited to bring the characters to life. (via Whats On Netflix).
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According to Netflix’s plot synopsis for the series, the story will be set in 19th-century Dublin and New York. The series begins after the death of Benjamin Guinness and explores the characters of his four adult children, Arthur, Edward, Anne, and Ben. The story will be the interaction of these four central characters and other Dublin-based characters with their expanding brewery business.
As soon as the announcement was made, many fans took to X to share their expectations for the new series. A few predicted that the Irish fans, who are already on cloud nine withCillian Murphy‘s Oscar win forOppenheimer, would definitely be excited about this new project. One fan wanted the series to cast predominantly Irish actors. A few were particularly excited that Steven Knight was helming the new project. Some fan reactions read:
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— Regie (@byRegie)August 04, 2025
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I speak for everyone when I say we will all be watching!
— Max (@tljawful)July 15, 2025
However, the series has not confirmed a start of production date yet. With Steven Knight and two directors on board, the pre-production will begin soon on the series. While Knight gets busy on this series, some fans have a more concerning question for thePeaky Blinderscreator —an update on the movie versionof the Cillian Murphy-led series.
Cillian Murphy’sPeaky BlindersMovie Was In Writing Stage In 2022
One of the most anticipated projects of Cillian Murphy afterOppenheimeris hisPeaky Blindersmovie, which was promised soon after the end of the series by Steven Knight. The creator confirmed the film during his 2022 appearance on theHeart Breakfastshow. Knight shared that the writing was almost finished and filming was expected to begin shortly after.
However, the filming didn’t happen, and no additional updates were provided regarding the movie. Last December,Peaky Blinders‘ main cast memberPaul Anderson was arrested for drug possession. A source shared withThe Daily Mailat the time that it would be tough for the film to bring the character back as if nothing had happened. The source added that Steven Knight was still in the process of writing the script.
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While fans await a movie, thePeaky Blindersseries is now available for streaming on Netflix.
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