Key Points
- At the London premiere of The Gentlemen season two, stars sidestepped reports that Meghan Markle is in talks for a role in the Netflix show
- Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Vinnie Jones and Maya Jama spoke to the BBC without confirming or denying, while an executive producer declined to say yes or no
- The Guy Ritchie-created series has officially been renewed for a third season, with season two dropping on Netflix today, September 3
The Latest:
Stars of The Gentlemen sidestepped questions about reports that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is in talks for a role on the show, speaking to BBC News at the season two world premiere at Guildhall in London on Wednesday night.
Details:
- What the cast said: Theo James called it “fascinating to watch, but ultimately a lot of rumour,” while Maya Jama said “I’d be the last person to know,” and Kaya Scodelario called the question “way above my pay grade.”
- Producer’s response: Executive producer and writer Matthew Read said he didn’t want to say yes or no to the reports, adding they’re looking forward to “more energy and surprises” in upcoming seasons.
- Season three confirmed: The show, led by Theo James and Kaya Scodelario and created by Guy Ritchie, has officially been greenlit for a third season.
- Season two premieres today: The Gentlemen season two lands on Netflix on September 3, following the first season’s major success when it launched in 2024.
What to Watch:
The BBC reports that talks with Meghan Markle are understood to be in early stages, and details of any potential role have not yet been revealed.
