Disney+ has pulled back the curtain on its most anticipated British drama, offering a tantalising first glimpse into the opulent and treacherous world of 'House of Guinness'. This sweeping historical saga promises to chronicle the breathtaking rise and devastating internal collapse of one of the world's most famous dynasties.
The series delves deep into the heart of the Guinness family, exploring how a modest enterprise blossomed into a global empire, only to be torn apart from within by a bitter and ruthless feud.
A Dynasty Forged in Fire
At the centre of the storm is Benjamin Guinness, the visionary patriarch who transformed the family's humble brewery into an international powerhouse and secured a baronetcy, elevating the Guinnesses to the highest echelons of society. The new images released showcase the incredible production value, with authentic period costumes and lavish settings that transport viewers straight to 19th-century Ireland.
A Family Torn Apart
The core of the drama hinges on the devastating betrayal between Benjamin's three sons: Arthur, Edward, and Benjamin Lee. Their fierce battle for control of the colossal Guinness fortune and legacy unleashes a wave of scandal, blackmail, and shocking violence that threatens to obliterate everything their father built.
This isn't just a story about beer; it's a Shakespearian tragedy of power, greed, and the fragile bonds of blood.
All-Star Cast and Creative Powerhouse
Bringing this epic tale to life is an impressive ensemble cast, including Tom Vaughan-Lawlor (Dublin Murders, Avengers: Infinity War) and James Murphy (The Last Kingdom). The project is helmed by Oscar-winning producer Simon Vaughan (His Dark Materials) and written by Stephen Butchard, the mastermind behind the acclaimed 'The Good Mothers'.
With filming currently underway across iconic locations in Dublin and Belfast, 'House of Guinness' is poised to become the next must-watch historical epic, capturing the dark heart of a family whose name is known across the globe, but whose secrets have remained hidden, until now.
