Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen hit Netflix like a stylish punch in March 2024, blending crime, comedy, and posh British chaos. If you binged Season 1, you’re probably itching for more of Eddie Horniman’s reluctant gangster arc and Susie Glass’s razor-sharp wit. The good news? Season 2 is officially happening, with filming already underway. The bad news? You’ll need a bit of patience. Let’s dive into the latest on the release date, who’s in the cast, and what’s next for this slick crime drama.
When Can We Watch Season 2?
Netflix gave The Gentlemen Season 2 the green light in August 2024, and cameras started rolling in the UK in May 2025. No exact premiere date has dropped yet, but the tea leaves point to a release sometime in mid-to-late 2026. Here’s why: Season 1 took about eight months to film and polish, and with Season 2 following a similar timeline, we’re looking at early 2026 for post-production to wrap.
Who’s in the Cast?
The heart of The Gentlemen is its stellar cast, and Season 2 brings back the big players:
- Theo James as Eddie Horniman, the soldier-turned-duke who’s now knee-deep in the weed game.
- Kaya Scodelario as Susie Glass, the badass running her family’s cannabis empire with icy precision.
- Daniel Ings as Freddy Horniman, Eddie’s messy brother who’s equal parts hilarious and disastrous.
You’ll also see familiar faces like:
- Ray Winstone as Bobby Glass, Susie’s dad and the empire’s puppet master.
- Joely Richardson as Lady Sabrina, the Horniman matriarch with her own secrets.
- Vinnie Jones as Geoff Seacombe, the estate’s loyal groundskeeper.
- Giancarlo Esposito as Stanley Johnston, the slick billionaire who got outplayed in Season 1.
- Supporting players like Jasmine Blackborow (Charly), Michael Vu (Jimmy Chang), Harry Goodwins (Jack), Pearce Quigley (Gospel John), and Ruby Sear.
Season 2 spices things up with new faces, and it’s an eclectic bunch:
- Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey), probably playing a classy yet shady character.
- Maya Jama, a TV host stepping into acting for the first time—expect some fresh energy.
- Benjamin Clementine (Dune), Benedetta Porcaroli (The Leopard), Michele Morrone (Another Simple Favour), Sergio Castellitto (The Star Maker), Amra Mallassi (Dune: Part Two), Tyler Conti (Tell Me Everything), and even Chris Eubank Jr., a pro boxer, joining the fray.
These newcomers hint at bigger stakes and fresh conflicts, maybe even some international flair.
What’s the Story for Season 2?
Season 1 left Eddie and Susie on top after outsmarting their rivals. They took down Stanley Johnston with a tax evasion play and iced out Henry Collins with Eddie’s cold-blooded move. Now, Season 2 will see them running a “more volatile empire,” per Guy Ritchie. The story’s jumping from the English countryside to the Italian lakes, which screams bigger budgets and global schemes. Think European crime lords or new markets for their weed empire.
Theo James has teased a “bigger and darker” vibe, with Eddie leaning harder into his gangster side. Will he go full villain? Probably not, but the criminal world’s bound to chip away at his moral compass. Susie, meanwhile, will grapple with scaling the business without diving into harder drugs, as Kaya Scodelario hinted in an interview. Their partnership—part trust, part tension, with a spark of something unspoken—will be front and center, though their clashing worlds keep them from fully syncing up.
The new cast suggests wildcards, maybe enemies or allies tied to the Italian setting. With Ritchie back to write and direct alongside Matthew Read, expect more of his trademark mix: clever quips, double-crosses, and stylish brawls, but with higher stakes and a broader canvas.
