Cast of The Gentlemen: Full Guide to Film & Netflix Series

Film release year: 2019 ·
TV series release year: 2024 ·
Film lead actor: Matthew McConaughey ·
TV series lead actor: Theo James ·
Film main cast count: 8 ·
TV series main cast count (season 1): 10

A quick comparison of the two productions reveals their distinct approaches.

The TV series was renewed for a second season in August 2024, signaling Netflix’s commitment to the franchise.

Netflix Tudum

Coming into the franchise, the six key facts across both properties, one pattern: the franchise shifts from a single-blockbuster ensemble to an episodic cast that can grow over multiple seasons.

Who Is the Lead Actor in The Gentlemen?

Lead actor in the 2019 film: Matthew McConaughey

Lead actor in the 2024 TV series: Theo James

• Theo James plays Edward “Eddie” Horniman, the 13th Duke of Halstead (Netflix).
• His character inherits his family estate and discovers an underground cannabis empire on the property.

Comparison of lead roles

The contrasting arcs of the two leads highlight the evolutionary strategy of Ritchie’s franchise.

Are There Two Versions of The Gentlemen?

The 2019 Guy Ritchie film

• A standalone crime comedy written and directed by Guy Ritchie (IMDb).
• Ensemble cast includes Charlie Hunnam, Henry Golding, Michelle Dockery, Colin Farrell, Hugh Grant, Jeremy Strong, Eddie Marsan (IMDb full credits).

The 2024 Netflix series

• Created by Guy Ritchie for Netflix, premiered March 7, 2024 (Netflix).
• Main cast includes Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Ray Winstone, Winstone Joely Richardson, Giancarlo Esposito, Vinnie Jones (Netflix).

Key differences in cast and story

• Film: Hollywood heavyweights; Series: emerging stars plus veteran character actors.
• Film: closed narrative; Series: open-ended with season 2 already in production.
• No shared characters between the two — the series exists in the same fictional universe but follows a new family.

The pattern: Ritchie uses the series format to build a deeper world without relying on the film’s stars, creating a fresh entry point for new viewers.

Who Plays Susie Glass in The Gentlemen Season 2?

Kaya Scodelario as Susie Glass

• Kaya Scodelario portrays Susan “Susie” Glass, the sharp daughter of crime boss Bobby Glass (Netflix).
• She manages the day-to-day operations of the Glass drug empire.

Her role in the series

• Susie is a key ally and love interest to Eddie Horniman, often acting as his guide in the underworld.
• Scodelario’s performance was widely praised for bringing depth to a traditionally male-dominated role.

Return for season 2

• Netflix Tudum confirmed that Kaya Scodelario will return for the second season (Netflix Tudum).
• Season 2 is expected to deepen her character’s conflict with the Horniman family.

Her return ensures continuity for the show’s rising stars.

Will There Be a Gentlemen 2?

Status of a film sequel

• As of 2025, no official sequel to the 2019 film has been announced (IMDb).
• Guy Ritchie has not commented publicly on a second film.

TV series season 2

• The Gentlemen TV series was renewed for a second season in August 2024 (Netflix Tudum).
• Production began in 2025, and the season is expected to premiere in 2026.

Potential cast

• The core cast of season 1 (Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Vinnie Jones, Joely Richardson, Giancarlo Esposito) is expected to return.
• New characters may be introduced, but no official casting announcements have been made.

The franchise’s future rests squarely on the TV series rather than a film sequel.

Who Are the Main Cast Members of The Gentlemen TV Series?

Theo James as Eddie Horniman

• Plays the reluctant duke who inherits a cannabis empire. (Netflix)

Kaya Scodelario as Susie Glass

• Plays the sharp, ambitious daughter of the Glass crime family. (Netflix)

Daniel Ings as Freddy

• Plays Eddie’s reckless older brother, whose debts trigger the plot. (Netflix)

Vinnie Jones as Geoff Seacombe

• Plays a former boxer and driver for the glass organization. (Netflix)

Joely Richardson as Lady Sabrina

• Plays Eddie and Freddy’s mother, the matriarch of the Horniman family. (Netflix)

Giancarlo Esposito as Stanley Johnston

• Plays a powerful American investor with interests in the criminal underworld. (Netflix)

The series cast blends British talent (James, Ings, Jones, Richardson) with international stars like Scodelario (Brazilian-British) and Esposito (American), giving Ritchie a versatile ensemble for multiple seasons.

Matthew McConaughey’s portrayal of Michael Pearson is central to the film’s narrative.

IMDb

For anyone deciding where to invest their viewing time, the implication is clear: the TV series is the active, growing part of the franchise, while the film remains a self-contained artifact. Season 2 will likely define whether The Gentlemen becomes a lasting property or a one-season curiosity. For Netflix, the bet on James and Scodelario over McConaughey’s star power is a strategy that will be judged by season 2’s numbers.

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