Guy Ritchie’s 2020 film The Gentlemen is the inspiration for the upcoming action-drama TV series of the same name, set to premiere on Netflix in 2024.
According to Netflix, the series will introduce a new set of characters, but retain the same level of bite and swagger as the movie. The series is created, co-written, executive produced, and directed by Guy Ritchie himself, with the first two episodes directed by him. So at least we know the series is in very good hands.
Theo James, known for his role in The White Lotus and The Time Traveler’s Wife, leads the cast as Eddie Horniman, the estranged son of an English aristocrat. Daniel Ings from Lovesick and I Hate Suzie and Kaya Scodelario from Crawl also star in the series.
Guy Ritchie has expressed his excitement for the series, stating that the world of The Gentlemen is “a little bit of him.” He looks forward to bringing fans back into that world and introducing new characters with the help of an extremely talented cast.
Overall, fans of the movie can expect the same level of excitement, swagger, and action from the upcoming TV series, with a fresh set of characters and stories. The premiere date of The Gentlemen has not been announced yet, but fans can keep an eye out for more updates from Netflix.
The Gentlemen plot
The Gentlemen is a British crime-comedy film that follows Eddie Horniman, who inherits his father’s estate only to find out that it’s part of a weed empire. As Eddie tries to keep his family safe from the criminal underworld, he gets pulled into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. The film explores themes of family, loyalty, and greed in the criminal underworld of London.
The Gentlemen cast
The cast of Guy Ritchie’s “The Gentlemen” includes Theo James as Eddie Horniman, Daniel Ings as Asa, and Kaya Scodelario as Beth. Other notable cast members include Joely Richardson, Vinnie Jones, Giancarlo Esposito, Chanel Cresswell, Max Beesley, Jasmine Blackborow, Harry Goodwins, Dar Salim, Pearce Quigley, Ruby Sear, and Peter Serafinowicz.
Who Created The Gentlemen?
The Gentlemen was created by executive producer and director Guy Ritchie. He directed the first two episodes of the series and co-wrote it alongside Matthew Read, who is also an executive producer. Other executive producers include Marn Davies, Ivan Atkinson, Marc Helwig for Miramax TV, Will Gould, and Frith Tiplady for Moonage Pictures. The series producer is Hugh Warren.
When does The Gentlemen premiere?
All eight episodes of the TV show, The Gentlemen, will be premiering in 2024, however, there is no official date set.
For more information, you can visit the official Netflix website.