It's been a long wait for the highly anticipated second season of The Gentlemen, but finally the series is returning, with Theo James back as Eddie Horniman.
The second season of the show - which acts as a loose spin-off of Guy Ritchie's 2020 film of the same name - sees Eddie Horniman and Kaya Scodelario's Susie Glass continuing their partnership and expanding their cannabis empire, overseen by the imprisoned Bobby Glass (Ray Winstone).
Also living on Eddie's country estate are returning key family members and staff, played by the likes of Joely Richardson, Jasmine Blackborow and Vinnie Jones.
Meanwhile, there are a host of big name newcomers to the cast, including Hugh Bonneville and Maya Jama.
Want to know who else stars in the series and who they play? For more information about the characters in season 2, read on.
Who's in the cast of The Gentlemen on Netflix?
The central cast of the series is as follows.
- Theo James as Eddie Horniman
- Kaya Scodelario as Susie Glass
- Ray Winstone as Bobby Glass
- Daniel Ings as Freddy Horniman
- Joely Richardson as Lady Sabrina
- Vinnie Jones as Geoff Seacombe
- Michael Vu as Jimmy Chang
- Pearce Quigley as Gospel John
- Giancarlo Esposito as Uncle Stan
- Hugh Bonneville as Lord Hawthorne
- Chris Eubank Jr as Organ John
- Chanel Cresswell as Tammy Horniman
- Max Beesley as Henry Collins
- Peter Serafinowicz as Tommy Dixon
Theo James plays Eddie Horniman
Who is Eddie Horniman? A captain in the British Army and the second-born son of the Duke of Halstead, who unexpectedly inherits his father's fortune and title – "a role he never wanted, and perhaps believed wasn’t within him". When he becomes saddled with his newfound criminal responsibilities, he is tested, but soon finds an appreciation for the criminal lifestyle, and a dangerous ambition.
Where have I seen Theo James before? Most people will know him from season 2 of Mike White's The White Lotus, The Time Traveller's Wife alongside Rose Leslie, period drama Sanditon and sci-fi Divergent. He has also starred in The Inbetweeners Movie, Castlevania, X-Men '97, The Monkey and Fuze.
Kaya Scodelario plays Susie Glass
Who is Susie Glass? She looks after her father's criminal organisation on his behalf. "As something of a chameleon, from inner-city boxing gyms to high-society galas, there are few places she can’t seamlessly fit in."
Where have I seen Kaya Scodelario before? You might have watched her in teen comedy Skins, BBC Agatha Christie adaptation The Pale Horse, Netflix's Spinning Out and sci-fi film Maze Runner. She has also starred in Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge, Senna and The Woman in Cabin 10.
Ray Winstone plays Bobby Glass
Who is Bobby Glass? A career criminal from London's East End who is currently behind bars, leaving his daughter Susie to take care of things while he's away. He's described as "highly intelligent, and with a finely-honed cunning instinct".
Where have I seen Ray Winstone before? He's best known for playing the "tough guy", with a CV including Sexy Beast, The Departed, Nil By Mouth, 44 Inch Chest, Cold Mountain, King Arthur, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Beowulf, That Summer!, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and Damsel.
Daniel Ings plays Freddy Horniman
Who is Freddy Horniman? As his father's first-born son, Freddy believed he would inherit the family estate, so spent his time partying, drug-taking and tied up in embarrassing business misadventures. In season 1, the estate was passed down to Eddie, leading Freddy to spiral.
Where have I seen Daniel Ings before? He's appeared in Netflix comedy-drama Sex Education, I Hate Suzie starring Billie Piper, BBC drama The Gold and sitcom Lovesick. More recently, he has starred in The Marvels, The Woman in Cabin 10 and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Joely Richardson plays Lady Sabrina
Who is Lady Sabrina? The Dowager Duchess of Halstead and mother to Eddie, Freddy and Charly. She and Geoff had an affair years prior, and still have a romantic connection.
Where have I seen Joely Richardson before? You might have watched her in Ryan Murphy's Nip/Tuck, The Patriot, Netflix's One Day, 101 Dalmatians, Renegade Nell, Surface, Bookish and Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.
Vinnie Jones plays Geoff Seacombe
Who is Geoff Seacombe? Halstead Manor's gamekeeper. He is "stoic, stolid and unswervingly loyal to the Hornimans". He is also secretly the father of Charly, after he and Sabrina had an affair.
Where have I seen Vinnie Jones before? Jones previously worked with Ritchie on Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch. His CV also includes Mean Machine, X-Men: The Last Stand, Gone in 60 Seconds, Kill the Irishman and She's the Man.
Who is Charly? Freddy and Eddie's sister, who often removes herself from the family hullabaloo. In season 1, it was revealed that she is actually Geoff's daughter, after he had an affair with Lady Sabrina.
Where have I seen Jasmine Blackborow before? She appeared in historical drama Marie Antoinette and Netflix's Shadow and Bone, as well as Lynley and Legends.
Michael Vu plays Jimmy Chang
Who is Jimmy Chang? An expert in weed and Susie's chief grower. He's described as "sweet, fanciful and true-hearted to a fault".
Where have I seen Michael Vu before? The Gentlemen's Jimmy is his biggest role to date, but he has since appeared in Ritchie's film In the Grey.
Who is Jack? Susie's younger brother and a boxer, who is often distracted by his "amorous exploits".
Where have I seen Harry Goodwins before? This is his biggest role to date.
Who is Gabrielle? A gun for hire who in season 1 was shrouded in mystery.
Where have I seen Ruby Sear before? This is her biggest role to date.
Pearce Quigley plays Gospel John
Who is Gospel John? A cocaine dealer from Liverpool who favours violent means to achieve his ends. He "offsets his wrongdoing with a healthy dose of Christian fervour". In season 1, he had a violent dispute with Eddie and his family, but was called off from attacking him by Bobby Glass.
Where have I seen Pearce Quigley before? You might know him from Mackenzie Crook's shows Detectorists and Small Prophets, as well as BBC drama Cutting It, Death in Paradise, Mandy, Showtrial and Art Detectives.
Giancarlo Esposito plays Uncle Stan
Who is Uncle Stan? An extremely wealthy American who distributes methamphetamines and in season 1 was trying to get his hands on Bobby Glass's substantial market share. At the end of season 1 he went to prison and met Bobby, but by season 2 he is out.
Where have I seen Giancarlo Esposito before? He's best known for playing crime boss Gustavo Fring in crime drama Breaking Bad and its spin-off Better Call Saul. You might also have watched him in crime drama Godfather of Harlem, Netflix's Kaleidoscope, Prime Video's The Boys, Star Wars spin-off The Mandalorian, sci-fi series Revolution, comedy-drama Dear White People, Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing, thriller The Usual Suspects and Marvel film Captain America: Brave New World.
Hugh Bonneville plays Lord Hawthorne
Who is Lord Hawthorne? Lord Hawthorne is a member of the House of Lords from whom Eddie wants help.
Where have I seen Hugh Bonneville before? Bonneville is best-known for his roles in the Paddington franchise, Downton Abbey and Twenty Twelve and its sequel series. He has also appeared in films such as Notting Hill, Mansfield Park, Bank of Dave, and series including The Vicar of Dibley, Doctor Who, The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin, Douglas is Cancelled and The Agency.
Who is Nanny? Nanny is Charly's husband and the father of her child.
Where have I seen Benjamin Clementine before? Clementine has had roles in the films Blitz and Dune.
Who is Bella? Bella is an Italian woman who falls for Eddie.
Where have I seen Benedetta Porcaroli before? Porcaroli has had roles in films including Immaculate and series such as The Leopard.
Who is Amir? Amir is a wealthy figure who comes into contact with Eddie.
Where have I seen before? Mallassi has had roles in films including Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation, Spectre, Argylle and Dune: Part Two, as well as series such as Fearless, Hijack, FBI: International and The Agency.
Who is Joe? Joe is a dealer and a new love interest for Susie Glass.
Where have I seen Tyler Conti before? Conti has had roles in series including Safe, Tell Me Everything, Hollyoaks and Fightland.
Chris Eubank Jr plays Organ John
Who is Organ John? Organ John is a lethal boxer and an enforcer.
Where have I seen Chris Eubank Jr before? Eubank, like his father, is a professional boxer.
Who is Aisha? Aisha is the wife of a criminal associate of Eddie.
Chanel Cresswell plays Tammy Horniman
Who is Tammy Horniman? Freddy's wife. Despite initial appearances, Tammy has "hidden depths".
Where have I seen Chanel Cresswell before? She played Coleen Rooney, the wife of former Manchester United and England footballer Wayne Rooney, in Channel 4's Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama. You might also know her from comedy Trollied and season 1 of ITV crime drama The Bay. Since starring in The Gentlemen she has had roles in Dirty Business and Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards.
Max Beesley plays Henry Collins
Who is Henry Collins? The ex-army officer is now a successful London boxing promoter. Henry is "smooth-tongued and self-assured", "complex yet unpretentious". And "those who choose to do business with him must tread carefully".
Peter Serafinowicz plays Tommy Dixon
Who is Tommy Dixon? A Liverpool cartel boss and Gospel John's brother. He's a "no-nonsense individual with a penchant for vibrantly coloured tracksuits", and he has an "especially vindictive streak".
Where have I seen Peter Serafinowicz before? His CV includes Prime Video's The Tick, The Peter Serafinowicz Show, BBC comedy Look Around You, Guardians of the Galaxy and US sitcom Running Wilde. Since starring in The Gentlemen he has had roles in Creature Commandos, Amandaland, How to Train Your Dragon, Wolf King and Hit Point.
Who is Jethro? He's good with numbers and accompanies Tommy on key business to count cash.
Where have I seen Josh Finan before? You might have watched him in BBC drama The Responder starring Martin Freeman. Since starring in The Gentlemen he has also had roles in Baby Reindeer, Say Nothing, Black Mirror, Waiting for the Out and How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.
The Gentlemen season 2 will be available to watch on Netflix from Thursday 3 September 2026. You can sign up to Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky TV and Virgin Media.
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