Stars of the Netflix series The Gentlemen responded to rumors regarding the Duchess of Sussex potentially joining the show's cast during its second series premiere.

Cast members and production staff of the Netflix series The Gentlemen addressed reports that the Duchess of Sussex may be in talks for a role in the show. During the series two premiere at London's Guildhall on Wednesday, actors including Theo James, Maya Jama, and Hugh Bonneville commented on the rumors, which have circulated for nearly two weeks. While production remains tight-lipped, the show has been officially greenlit for a third series.

Cast and Production Reactions

At the premiere, cast members largely dismissed the reports as rumors or stated they had no information. Theo James described the reports as "a lot of rumour," while Maya Jama noted she would be the last person to know. Vinnie Jones joked that there might not be room for more cast members, and Kaya Scodelario stated the matter was "way above my pay grade." Executive producer Matthew Read declined to confirm or deny the reports, stating it was not right to speculate at this stage.

Series Evolution and Release

The Gentlemen, created by Guy Ritchie, follows a duke who discovers his family estate is part of an underground drug empire. For the second series, the narrative expands from the British countryside into Italy. Theo James noted that the team worked to evolve the world with more complexity and character development, while Kaya Scodelario added that the new episodes aim to raise the stakes while maintaining the show's signature tone. The second series is scheduled for release on Netflix on September 3.