The Gentlemen season 2 release date speculation, cast and latest news

Now, a short teaser has revealed the start of production, along with an image of creator Ritchie back in the director's chair.

On filming starting up again, Ritchie said in a statement: "I am delighted to return to set for season 2 of The Gentlemen. This chapter sees a deliberate expansion, both geographically and thematically, as we journey from the English countryside to the Italian lakes.

"Eddie and Susie find themselves navigating an increasingly volatile empire as they’re besieged on all fronts by an influx of enigmatic new players. The stakes are heightened, the power dynamics are more precarious, and I’m thrilled to be collaborating once again with this exceptional cast and crew."

A host of returning cast members have also now been confirmed, including Ray Winstone and Joely Richardson, while new stars have been announced to play some of those "new players" Ritchie talks about - including Hugh Bonneville and Maya Jama.

The second season will once again consist of eight episodes, but what we do know about the plot and cast for the new run, and when will the episodes arrive on Netflix? Read on for everything we know so far.

The Gentlemen season 2 release date speculation

Filming on The Gentlemen season 2 officially kicked off in May 2025, meaning a 2026 release date seems likely.

The start of filming was announced with a teaser showing James and Scodelario getting ready for a shoot - literally.

According to Deadline the reason season 2 won't release until at least two years after season 1 is in part due to creator and director Guy Ritchie’s busy schedule.

The second season was confirmed when Netflix erected a London billboard for The Gentlemen with a huge joint obscuring the message.

As it burned down, the message "roll on season 2" eventually appeared.

The season 2 renewal didn't come as a huge shock to fans, given that producer Marc Helwig revealed discussions on the new chapter had begun earlier in 2024.

Speaking to Deadline back in April of that year, he said: "We have started the process… There are some writers we’ve talked to, certainly lots of discussion with Guy about what he might want to do in a second season, what things to focus on."

Meanwhile, Ritchie told Netflix last November: "The world of The Gentlemen is a little bit of me. We’re looking forward to bringing fans back into that world, introducing new characters and their stories, and I am excited to be doing it with this extremely talented cast."

The Gentlemen season 2 cast: Who's returning?

When the series was first renewed, it was only confirmed that Theo James, Kaya Scodelario and Daniel Ings would be back.

James previously told Netflix’s Tudum website of his character’s relationship with partner-in-crime Susie: "I think they’ve grown to love each other in their own way, but I think they’ll never fully trust each other because they are so different and they’re from such vastly different worlds.

"There’s a love between them, but ultimately they will never be from the same cloth."

When filming then began in May 2025, more returnees were confirmed, including Ray Winstone, Joely Richardson, Vinnie Jones, Giancarlo Esposito, Michael Vu, Jasmine Blackborow, Harry Goodwins, Pearce Quigley and Ruby Sear.

Meanwhile, a host of new stars were also announced, including The Gold and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville and Love Island host Maya Jama.

The currently confirmed cast list for season 2 includes:

• Theo James as Eddie Horniman
• Kaya Scodelario as Susie Glass
• Daniel Ings as Freddy Horniman
• Ray Winstone as Bobby Glass
• Joely Richardson as Lady Sabrina
• Vinnie Jones as Geoff Seacombe
• Giancarlo Esposito as Uncle Stan
• Michael Vu as Jimmy Chang
• Jasmine Blackborow as Charly
• Harry Goodwins as Jack
• Pearce Quigley as Gospel John
• Ruby Sear as Gabrielle
• Hugh Bonneville as TBC
• Benjamin Clementine as TBC
• Benedetta Porcaroli as TBC
• Michele Morrone as TBC
• Sergio Castellitto as TBC
• Amra Mallassi as TBC
• Tyler Conti as TBC
• Maya Jama as TBC

The Gentlemen season 2 plot: What could happen?

In May 2025 an official synopsis for season 2 was revealed, which said: "It’s been one year since Eddie and Susie joined forces to work together in Bobby’s criminal empire overseas.

"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…"

After spending the entirety of season 1 attempting to disentangle his family estate from the Glass family’s weed empire, season 1 ended with a huge twist: Eddie decided to stick to the crime life and went into business with Susie Glass (Kaya Scodelario).

Season 2, then, will kick off with Eddie and Susie at the helm of the massive weed empire.

Speaking about the new season, James previously told Netflix: "Eddie and Susie just signed the deal with the devil and they’re about to embark on a diabolical journey. That is the beginning of his journey into the heart of darkness."

Meanwhile, the season 1 finale also saw Bobby Glass (Ray Winstone) meet up with Stanley Johnston in prison, where they spoke about their prospects and potentially struck up a dangerous partnership heading into season 2.

Speaking about the scene, Scodelario previously told Netflix: "They’re either going to partner up and run everything, or Stan is going to be Bobby’s little b***h."

Speaking in 2024, James stressed the challenges of putting a second season together, saying "it would be a wrangling process with all of us and Guy".

He added: "But also, I think with a show like this, if you're going to do more, you need to come up with a really interesting concept for season 2. Because, as much as we enjoyed it and as fun as it was, it needs a narrative drive."

The Gentlemen season 1 is available to stream on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

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