The Gentlemen Cast Reacts to Meghan Markle Casting Rumors at Premiere
During the world premiere of The Gentlemen's second season at London's Guildhall on Wednesday, cast members such as Maya Jama, Hugh Bonneville, Theo James, Vinnie Jones, Kaya Scodelario, and Ray Winstone responded to speculation regarding Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, possibly joining the Netflix series. Theo James dismissed it as "a lot of rumour," while Maya Jama remarked, "I'd be the last person to know!" Vinnie Jones humorously referenced the current "pretty women" in the cast. Executive producer Matthew Read refrained from confirming any rumors, stating that speculation is not suitable at this time. The second season is set to debut on 3 September, with the narrative expanding from the British countryside to Italy, and a third season has already been approved.
Key facts
- The world premiere of The Gentlemen series two took place at London's Guildhall on Wednesday night.
- Cast members reacted to reports that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is in talks for a role in the show.
- Theo James called the reports 'a lot of rumour'; Maya Jama said she'd be 'the last person to know'.
- Executive producer Matthew Read declined to confirm or deny the reports, citing early-stage speculation.
- The Gentlemen, created by Guy Ritchie, was a major hit when first released in 2024.
- The show has been greenlit for a third series.
- Series two premieres on Netflix on 3 September.
- The second series expands the criminal enterprise from the British countryside to Italy.
Entities
Artists
- Maya Jama
- Hugh Bonneville
- Theo James
- Vinnie Jones
- Kaya Scodelario
- Ray Winstone
- Joely Richardson
- Guy Ritchie
- Matthew Read
- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Institutions
- BBC News
- Netflix
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Guildhall
- Italy