Who Is in House of Guinness? Meet the cast of Netflix’s new drama
House of Guinness is the latest series from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight dropping 25 September. Prepare to fall in love with the cast and characters! Set in the late 19th century, the show follows the fortunes of the Guinness family after the death of patriarch Sir Benjamin Guinness, as his four children grapple with inheritance, ambition, and legacy.
Here’s a closer look at the cast bringing this world of power, excess, and intrigue to life.
House of Guinness characters - and who plays them
Anthony Boyle (Masters of the Air, Manhunt) plays Arthur Guinness, the eldest son, tasked with helping to steer the brewery through a new era.
Louis Partridge (Enola Holmes, Pistol) takes on the role of Edward Guinness, another heir whose destiny is bound to the family business.
Emily Fairn (The Responder, Black Mirror: Demon 79) stars as Anne Plunket (née Guinness), the sister whose life and marriage intersect with the family legacy.
Fionn O’Shea (Normal People) appears as Benjamin “Ben” Guinness, the youngest of the siblings, whose role within the dynasty is yet to be fully shaped.
Allies, Rivals, and Family Ties
James Norton (Happy Valley, Bob Marley: One Love) is Sean Rafferty, a pivotal figure whose relationship with the family brings both support and tension.
Niamh McCormack (Everything Now) plays Ellen Cochrane, while Seamus O’Hara (Blue Lights, An Irish Goodbye) portrays Patrick Cochrane, both tied to Dublin’s working world and the Guinness sphere of influence.
Michael McElhatton (Game of Thrones) appears as John Potter, a figure entangled with the family’s affairs.
Dervla Kirwan (Smother, True Detective: Night Country) stars as Aunt Agnes Guinness, representing an older generation of the dynasty.
Michael Colgan (The Regime) plays Reverend Henry Gratton, whose presence hints at the church’s sway over the family and the city.
High Society and New Voices
Danielle Galligan (Shadow and Bone) is Lady Olivia Hedges, while Jack Gleeson (Game of Thrones) plays Byron Hedges, characters linked to the social and political elite.
Jessica Reynolds (Kneecap) stars as Lady Christine O’Madden, another influential presence in Ireland’s aristocracy.
David Wilmot (Station Eleven, Bodkin) appears as Bonnie Champion, a character steeped in authority and intrigue.
Elizabeth Dulau (Andor) plays Lady Henrietta St Lawrence, adding further colour to the series’ depiction of the era’s ruling class.
Ann Skelly (The Nevers) joins as Adelaide Guinness, extending the story to another branch of the family tree.
Hilda Fay (The Woman in the Wall) features as Sultan, a mysterious and potentially unpredictable figure.
Behind the Scenes
House of Guinness spans eight episodes and releases worldwide on Netflix on 25 September 2025. Steven Knight serves as creator and executive producer, with production by Kudos. The series is directed by Tom Shankland (four episodes) and Mounia Akl (two episodes), promising a blend of sweeping historical scale and intimate drama.
Think Peaky Blinders in Dublin...
With its stellar cast, lavish period setting, and the creative force of Steven Knight behind it, House of Guinness looks set to be one of Netflix’s biggest autumn dramas. It’s a story about family, power, and the intoxicating burden of legacy — and one that brings a dynasty to life in all its glory and conflict.