The Gentlemen series 2: Start date confirmed and new cast including Hugh Bonneville, Michele Morrone, and Maya Jama
The Guy Ritchie drama is back – and it's bigger and better than ever!
The Gentlemen will be back with a series 2 after two long Theo James-less years, and Netflix has finally revealed the start date.
And Netflix has once again proved it’s the gift that keeps on giving as the broadcaster has also released a teaser trailer, first look pictures, and confirmed some of the new cast.
If the summer of sport and drama drought had left you lacklustre, this news will surely buoy you up again! Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming series 2 of The Gentleman…
Is there a series 2 of The Gentlemen?
Not once person on earth was surprised when Netflix recommissioned The Gentlemen after its initial series in 2024. But it has felt like quite the wait.
Well, the wait is almost over, as the broadcasters has teased some crucial details about the upcoming episodes. New images see Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Ray Winstone, Joely Richardson, and Vinnie Jones reprise their roles.
Meanwhile, the world-renowned Lake Maggiore, where part of the new series is set will also feature heavily.
What’s the plot?
Netflix are keeping their cards reasonably close to their chest. However, they have told us that series 2 will be set one year since Eddie and Susie joined forces to work together in Bobby’s criminal empire overseas.
The synopsis tells us: “As they drive to expand their enterprise, the decisions Bobby is making seem to be increasingly unsound. Now Eddie and Susie must decide whether to take action or risk losing it all, but unfettered ambition never ends well…”
When is the start date?
Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen series 2 will launch on Thursday, September 03, 2026 on Netflix.
As is always the case with Netflix, they won’t leave us hanging. All eight episodes will drop on that Thursday.
Who will be in the cast?
All our favourite actors from series 1 will be back, including Theo James as Eddie Horniman, and Kaya Scodelario as Susie Glass.
Daniel Ings will reprise his role of Freddy Horniman, opposite Ray Winstone’s Bobby Glass, and Joely Richardson’s Lady Sabrina.
Vinnie Jones, Jasmine Blackborow, Michael Vu, Harry Goodwins, Ruby Sear, Pearce Quigley, and Giancarlo Esposito will also return.
Newcomers include Hugh Bonneville, British professional boxer Chris Eubank Jr, and TV host, broadcaster and entrepreneur Maya Jama. The Housemaid’s Michele Morrone has also joined the cast. If you want to see them in action, take a look at the trailer below.
Other names in the ensemble cast include:
- Dune’s Benjamin Clementine.
- Amanda’s Benedetta Porcaroli.
- Conclave’s Sergio Castellitto.
- Hijack’s Amra Mallassi.
- Safe’s Tyler Conti.
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