Guy Ritchie’s Top Crime Series Receives Two Major Updates
Fans of filmmaker Guy Ritchie have reason to celebrate as production on the second season of Netflix’s “The Gentlemen” has recently wrapped. Initially expected to conclude in late November 2024, filming finished ahead of schedule. A wrap party has already taken place, where cast members received commemorative glass tumblers.
The Gentlemen Season 2 Details
This update follows Netflix’s renewal of “The Gentlemen” series in August 2024. The first season premiered in March 2024 and was met with significant audience acclaim. Despite the production finishing earlier than anticipated, the release window for Season 2 remains unchanged, with plans for it to debut in 2026.
Returning and New Cast Members
Several actors from Season 1 are set to return. Among them are:
- Theo James as Eddie Horniman
- Kaya Scodelario as Susie Glass
They will be joined by new faces including:
- Hugh Bonneville (known for “Downton Abbey”)
- Benjamin Clementine (musician)
- Benedetta Porcaroli (“Immaculate”)
- Michele Morrone (“365 Days”)
- Ian Bonar as Richard
- Cosimo Fusco as Carlos Vargas
Plot Overview
“The Gentlemen” is inspired by Ritchie’s 2019 film of the same name. The series follows Eddie Horniman as he inherits his father’s estate, including an underground illegal weed farm managed by Susie Glass and her crime boss father, Bobby Glass. By the season’s conclusion, Eddie establishes himself as a co-owner of the Glass empire.
Guy Ritchie’s Ongoing Projects
Guy Ritchie continues to be a prolific figure in the industry. He will direct multiple episodes of “The Gentlemen” Season 2, although the exact number of episodes has not been disclosed. Ritchie is also working on several other projects:
- “MobLand,” a crime drama for Paramount+, expected to start filming by month-end
- “Young Sherlock,” a Prime Video series featuring Hero Fiennes Tiffin, which revolves around a murder mystery at Oxford University
- “In the Grey,” currently in post-production, featuring Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal
- “Wife & Dog,” with Benedict Cumberbatch and Anthony Hopkins, which was in production at the beginning of 2025
Season 1 of “The Gentlemen” is available for streaming on Netflix, with the eagerly awaited Season 2 slated for release in 2026.
