Louis Partridge Digs Deep Literally in Netflix’s New Historical Drama House of Guinness
Key Takeaways
- Louis Partridge portrays Edward Guinness in Netflix's historical drama House of Guinness, which showcases the ambitious third son of the legendary Irish brewing dynasty.
- Partridge has a personal connection to Guinness, as he was drinking a pint of the beer when he received the call about landing the role.
Louis Partridge never thought acting would lead him to dig a grave — yet that’s exactly what happened while filming Netflix’s new historical drama House of Guinness in Manchester, England.
“It was wet, it was muddy. My feet were cold, I remember,” Partridge recalls with a laugh. “But you’ve got to do it.”
In the series, created by Oscar-nominated Peaky Blinders mastermind Steven Knight, Partridge plays Edward Guinness, the ambitious third son of the legendary Irish brewing dynasty. While his older brother Arthur (played by Anthony Boyle) enjoys their family’s lavish wealth, Edward is focused on building and protecting the Guinness legacy — even if it means getting his hands dirty.
“I like that Edward really knows what he thinks and he’s assertive. He can be strong when he needs to be, he’s confident,” says Partridge.
From Pub to Production
Louis Partridge’s connection to the iconic Irish beer runs deeper than just the role. “I’m a massive fan of Guinness,” he reveals. “I was in the pub drinking a pint of Guinness when my agent called me telling me I got the job. It was crazy.”
It was Knight’s involvement that first drew him to the project. “It was Steven Knight, initially. His name leaped out to me on the page,” he explains. “Steven works really hard. He writes a lot and he has a good way of blending the real and the fantastical. The language reflects that — the way his characters speak.”
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Becoming Edward Guinness
One of Louis Partridge’s biggest challenges was mastering Edward’s proud Irish accent. “I think my accent for the audition was — to be honest — pretty bad,” he admits. “But once I got the job, I hired an expert. Sometimes it takes a minute to learn an accent — to feel like it’s in you. But this one, I learned really, really quickly.”
Studying Irish dialects became a fun exercise for the actor. “I was like, ‘OK, so that’s your Colin Farrell. Oh, that was Andrew Scott. OK. That’s more like Paul Mescal.’ It’s quite interesting finding out how to place these accents,” he says.
Partridge also dived into the real history of the Guinness family. “I did quite a bit of reading about the family and my character, what he went on to do. I went to the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin,” he shares. “The beer has to be brewed at exactly 232 degrees — that’s the optimum temperature for burning the barley. His brain is very logical.”
Building Family Bonds On and Off Screen
The show’s sibling dynamic — central to the story — came naturally to the cast. “We didn’t have a chemistry read. But we were all away from home during production… we went out and drank Guinness and went for dinners and hung out,” Partridge says. “After a few rehearsals, the seeds of our onscreen relationship popped up. We found our niches.”
The tension between the siblings is clear from the very first scene, which takes place after their father’s death. “That introductory scene is quite a special one,” Partridge notes. “They all contradict each other. It gets to the heart of each of the characters and lays out their relationships really beautifully.”
“Not a Cold Fish — a Hot Fish”
Edward may be the “responsible” brother, but he’s far from boring. As Partridge puts it: “I think that his progression was challenging and interesting at the same time. He realizes there might be more to life than just being the hardest working guy.”
At one point in the series, Edward jokingly calls himself a “cold fish.” Partridge disagrees:
“I don’t think he’s a cold fish. I think he’s a hot fish. He’s strong and he knows what he wants.”
From digging graves to mastering dialects and exploring family legacies, Louis Partridge is diving headfirst into House of Guinness. And if his passion for the project is any indication, Edward Guinness is about to become one of Netflix’s most memorable characters yet.
FAQs
Q1: When will House of Guinness release on Netflix?
Netflix released series, officially 25 september 2025.
Q2: What is House of Guinness about?
Set in the 1800s, the drama follows the Guinness family as they navigate wealth, power, and rivalry while building one of the world’s most famous beer empires.
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