Guy Ritchie’s action comedy film “The Gentlemen” is getting a spin-off on Netflix, which is set to arrive on the platform on March 7th. This time, the story will be told in the form of a TV series and it will star Theo James, known for roles such as Divergent, The White Lotus and more.
Ritchie, famous for films such as Snatch, RocknRolla and the Sherlock Holmes’ films adaptation, will return to the series as creator and writer, alongside Matthew Read. The latter has worked in productions such as Only God Forgives, Peaky Blinders and The Neon Demon.
The original film, released in 2019, follows Mickey Pearson, portrayed by Matthew McConaughey, an American expatriate in London who has become wealthy in the marijuana business. However, when rumors spread that he’s going to sell his empire, various criminals vie for the opportunity.
The Gentlemen on Netflix: Trailer and plot
The series follows Eddie Horniman, who unexpectedly inherits his father’s vast rural estate and discovers it’s part of Pearson’s cannabis empire. To make matters more complicated, several British thugs claim a piece of the pie. Determined to keep his family away from the clutches of the mob, Eddie tries to outsmart them in their own territory.
Netflix released the first trailer of the series on Jan. 15th, and it shows that the series will maintain the same tone as the original film: bloody violence, elegant rooms, mystery meetings and an exploration of England’s criminal world.
Who is on the cast of The Gentlemen?
James stars as Eddie, while Ray Winstone plays Bobby Glass, who has been in the cannabis empire universe for a long time. The main cast also includes Kaya Scodelario as Susie Glass, Bobby’s ruthless and elegant daughter who manages the daily drug operation.
In addition to the mentioned actors, the cast is rounded out by Daniel Ings (Freddy Halstead), Joely Richardson (Lady Sabrina Halstead), Vinnie Jones (Geoff Seacombe), Chanel Cresswell (Tammy), Max Beesley (Henry Collins), Harry Goodwins (Jack), Ruby Seas (Gabrielle), Giancarlo Esposito, and Peter Serafinowicz, among others.