PICTURES: Netflix hosts star-studded House of Guinness red carpet premiere ahead of release

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Netflix hosted the premiere of its highly anticipated new series House of Guinness in Dublin on Thursday, September 18, with stars hitting the red carpet to celebrate the upcoming release 

The series, created and written by Steven Knight featuring eight episodes, will be released on Netflix on September 25.

The new show explores an epic story inspired by one of Europe's most famous and enduring dynasties - the Guinness family. 

Set in 19th century Dublin and New York, 'House of Guinness' will begin immediately after the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness, the man responsible for the extraordinary success of the Guinness brewery.  

The show, which will be premiered in Dublin in mid-September, will examine the impact of the will he left behind following his death and how it shapes his four children Arthur, Edward, Anne and Ben as they are tasked with interacting with the phenomenon that is Guinness.   

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The drama will focus on the power struggle amongst the children for control of the family empire. It will delve into how the inheritance and secrets behind it will play out for the faith of the dynasty as it's not just the children impacted but also the associates and workers whose livelihoods are tied to the brewery.  

The cast of the four Guinness children brings a host of acting talent. Anthony Boyle (Masters of the Air, Manhunt) will play Arthur Guinness, Louis Partridge (Disclaimer, Enola Holmes) will portray Edward Guinness, Fionn O'Shea (Normal People, Dance First) will play Benjamin Guinness and Emily Fairn (The Responder, Saturday Knight) will play Anne Plunket (née Guinness).