Maya Jama lands huge new role in ‘sexy' smash hit Netflix series in career change leaving her ‘over the moon'
Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
LOVE Island host Maya Jama has landed a role as a gangster's moll in Guy Ritchie's hit Netflix series The Gentlemen.
The 30-year-old presenter began filming her scenes this week and will be officially announced as part of series two's cast soon.
Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter
Sign up
4
Maya Jama has landed a role as a gangster's moll in Guy Ritchie's hit Netflix series The Gentlemen
Credit: Getty
4
Maya on ITV dating show Love Island, which she hosts
Credit: ITV STUDIOS
4
Maya had a small role in Katherine Ryan's comedy-drama The Duchess in 2020
Credit: Netflix
She plays the wife of an acquaintance of the programme's lead character Eddie Horniman, played by Theo James.
A source said: 'Maya is over the moon to land a role in such a massive show with Guy Ritchie at the helm. The Gentlemen was one of 2024's biggest series and it's such a glossy, sexy show. It's a perfect fit.'
Maya has been filming at Badminton House in Gloucestershire. The Grade I-listed home doubles as Eddie's Halstead Manor in the gangster series.
Earlier this year, Maya said she had been having screen tests for an unspecified role.
She said: 'My dream role, I would want to be like a villain or something that's completely not like me, so then it shows that I can actually act.
'And then people would be like, wow, two different people.'
She has also hinted at the career change online, sharing a peek at a Netflix script and later posing with actress Kaya Scodelario, who plays mob leader Susie Glass in the series.
The show, created, written and executive produced by Ritchie, follows former Army officer Eddie, who unexpectedly inherits his father's country estate.
But he gets a lot more than he bargained for after discovering the manor is home to a huge cannabis farm — which is part of a much bigger crime empire.
Around 3.5million watched the eight-part first series in its first seven days on streaming service Netflix, with a total of 77million views worldwide in six months.
Maya Jama with her boyfriend Ruben Dias who plays for Manchester City
Maya has always wanted to be an actor.
She first auditioned for a TV role when she was 14.
She tried out for E4 teen drama Skins — the show that launched Kaya's career in the noughties.
She had a small role in Katherine Ryan's comedy-drama The Duchess in 2020.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Independent
20 minutes ago
- The Independent
Jake Paul's next boxing opponent is confirmed
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is set to fight world lightweight champion Gervonta Davis in an exhibition bout on Friday 14 November. The unexpected match will take place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, and is scheduled to air on Netflix. The exhibition format addresses the significant weight and height disparity between Paul, who last fought at cruiserweight, and the unbeaten lightweight champion Davis. Paul announced the fight on social media, engaging in verbal jabs against Davis, who is renowned for his powerful punches. This bout follows Paul's failed negotiations for a fight with Anthony Joshua and comes as Davis was reportedly considering a rematch with Lamont Roach Jr.
Scottish Sun
21 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Secret Spinal Tap sequel plotline revealed as iconic band film epic final concert at VERY famous location
Director Rob Reiner wanted to 'pay homage to one of the most famous scenes' in first movie TAPPING OUT Secret Spinal Tap sequel plotline revealed as iconic band film epic final concert at VERY famous location Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Stonehenge staging blunder is one of the best moments in the first Spinal Tap film. They accidentally commission an 18in — rather than 18ft — replica of the historic stones to perform next to. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 13 Spinal Tap are secretly filming a final concert at Stonehenge Credit: Getty 13 The spoof heavy metal band in the 1984 film Credit: Alamy But now the spoof heavy metal band from 1984 are putting it right for the sequel, and secretly filming a final concert there. My music moles tell me the team behind Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, including director Rob Reiner, have set up camp in Stonehenge and are working on the project all week. And the production is so top secret, the ancient site in Wiltshire is closing early to the public to try to limit disturbances. A source said: 'Rob wanted to pay homage to that famous Stonehenge scene. Read more on Spinal Tap MACCA'S BACK Paul McCartney to star in sequel to This Is Spinal Tap alongside Elton John 'So what better than to take the band there for a final curtain call. 'They re-recorded their song Stonehenge with Sir Elton John last month and put the new music video out. 'But this concert is an extra-special surprise for fans and visually it is going to look incredible. 'The whole of Stonehenge is getting locked down from 5pm this week to allow the camera crews to set up. 'Anyone working on the concert who is approached by members of the public have been told to fob them off and say they're working on a film for English Heritage.' My mole also let slip some amazing details about what fans will see when this concert is made public. Stars of 80s comedy classic Spinal Tap reunite for sequel 40 years after first film For now, I don't want to ruin the surprise. But I will tell you! Rather than dwarves, this time around they've got a fair few druids on hand. Spinal Tap II will be released on September 12, with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer all reprising their roles in the band — Nigel Tufnel, David St Hubbins and Derek Smalls. Rob will also be back in the frame as the documentary maker Marty DiBergi, who will follow the rockers returning to the stage after a 15-year hiatus. 13 Spinal Tap II: The End Continues production is being kept top secret Credit: Supplied 13 The Stonehenge staging blunder is one of the best moments in the first Spinal Tap film Credit: Alamy Last month Spinal Tap and Elton dropped the new video for Stonehenge, and it was a brilliant teaser of what's to come. Fans can also expect cameos from Sir Paul McCartney, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich and drummer and producer Questlove. I can't wait to see this film. 13 Fans can expect cameos from several huge stars Credit: TNI Press JESS' APPY ENDING 13 Jessie J has dating app Raya to thank for getting her together with her current boyfriend Credit: Shutterstock Editorial JESSIE J has finally found a dating app that works – crediting celebrity matchmaker Raya for finding her boyfriend Chanan Colman. The Living My Best Life singer revealed the site suggested basketball player Chanan as a partner at the end of 2021, and they have been together ever since. Jessie, who recently spoke about having a miscarriage before she met Chanan, recalled: 'I'd seen him on the app and I'm a creep. 'I just went and followed him on Instagram, because it's connected to Instagram. 'Then I was like, 'No, he's going to have seen what I've just gone through publicly'. 'He's not going to want to deal with me and my fame and this, so I unfollowed him. 'But I kept thinking about him and I was like, 'OK, let me follow him again'. 'He messaged me saying, 'You're way too cute to follow, unfollow, follow, to not say what you want to say'.' Jessie, who now has a son, Sky, with Chanan, added: 'I honestly felt that was the reason I had my miscarriage, because the energy of the world was going, 'You deserve to be in love doing this with someone. This is going to happen for you, so just wait'.' Praising the sportsman, she said: 'He's calm and patient, very logical and doesn't think with emotions. And I'm the opposite.' She spoke about their romance on the Great Company podcast, and presenter Jamie Laing revealed that he hadn't had any luck on Raya when he was single. He said: 'I applied and they were like, 'No. Absolutely not'.' DAKOTA'S SPLITS SCREEN 13 Dakota Johnson with actress mother Melanie Griffith Credit: Getty MUM'S the word for Dakota Johnson. The newly single Fifty Shades Of Grey star took actress mother Melanie Griffith to the LA premiere of her new film Splitsville. Dakota, who split from Chris Martin earlier this year, wore a floor-length sliver gown reminiscent of some tin foil at the back of my kitchen cupboard. The movie explores couples separating and non-monogamy, but following her own rollercoaster love life, she admitted: 'I don't think I'm qualified to give any notes on relationships.' That said, she has another special someone in her life — close pal Madonna. She told E! Online: 'I really love her. 'We've been weird friends for a while. 'She is an energy to be near that is so beautiful and so wild. 'It's cool that she even wants to talk to me.' SMALLEST GIG FOR ROBBIE 13 Robbie Williams has announced his most intimate gig yet Credit: Shutterstock Editorial ROBBIE WILLIAMS made a flying visit to an old stomping ground in Soho to announce his most intimate gig yet. He popped into The Groucho Club, his Nineties London party haunt, to reveal a show at Dingwalls in Camden on October 9. The 500-capacity gig is being billed as his smallest ever ticketed show, though he admitted many of Take That's early gigs had far less people. Rob said: 'There were a lot of shows with Take That where it was one man and his dog and they didn't pay to come. 'I am going to play Life Thru A Lens in full as well as my new album Britpop.' Britpop, out on October 10, also features a song about Morrissey, co-written with Gary Barlow. BRI STRUTS HIS STUFF 13 The Struts have enlisted Sir Brian May to mark their tenth anniversary Credit: Supplied 13 The rockers collaborated with the Queen guitarist on a new version of their 2014 debut single Could Have Been Me Credit: Supplied ROCKERS The Struts have enlisted Sir Brian May to mark their tenth anniversary. I can exclusively reveal they collaborated with the Queen guitarist on a new version of their 2014 debut single Could Have Been Me, which became a huge hit in the US and featured on the Sing 2 soundtrack. My photos show Brian alongside frontman Luke Spiller, guitarist Adam Slack, bassist Jed Elliott and drummer Gethin Davies on the set of a new video for the rock anthem, which will be unveiled on September 3. It marks a major return to form for Brian following a stroke last summer. It was not certain he'd ever play the guitar again. He said: 'Working with Luke and the Struts has been a joyous journey for me. 'I was inspired by the original version and felt an uncontrollable urge to mess with it! 'It carries a great positive message for rebellious kids of all ages.' Luke, who is on tour in North America with the band, added: 'Collaborating with Brian on this track is a dream realised. 'Hopefully this song will go on to inspire many more people to take life by the scruff of the neck and drink it down deeply.' JOE PLANE BONK BLUSHES 13 Joe Jonas has joined the Mile High Club Credit: Getty JOE JONAS joined the Mile High Club – but couldn't see after doing the deed. Asked in a TikTok video for an embarrassing memory, he recalled of one flight: 'I joined the Mile High Club a couple of years ago. 'I was wearing contacts, left the bathroom and thought I was high- fiving my drummer. 'After the high-five, I realised it was the flight attendant.' Quizzed on whether it was worth it, he confirmed: 'Yeah.' And Joe, left, added: 'It was a private flight or I would be banned from flying.' I can imagine the outcome would have been a bit different if he'd have been on a packed and delayed Jet2 holiday flight from Luton to Alicante. VICTORIA BECKHAM reunites with her Spice World co-star Richard E. Grant, 28 years after the musical comedy hit screens. He played the Spice Girls' manager Clifford – and took a snap with Posh when they bumped into each other at a restaurant in Italy. 13 Victoria Beckham reunites with her Spice World co-star Richard E. Grant Credit: Instagram 13 Victoria and Richard 28 years ago Credit: Instagram Sharing their selfie, Richard wrote: 'Stop Right Now! 'I worked with @victoriabeckham on Spiceworld - The Movie, 28 years ago and found ourselves at adjacent lunch tables.'
Scottish Sun
21 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Rod Stewart spotted out in his Celtic gear with son Sean ahead of side's Champions League qualifier
The music legend mentions the Hoops in one of his most popular hits YOU WEAR IT WELL YOU WEAR IT WELL Rod Stewart spotted out in his Celtic gear with son Sean ahead of side's Champions League qualifier Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ROD Stewart was spotted in his Celtic gear with his son ahead of his side's Champions League qualifier. The rocker, 80, was snapped while out on a stroll in Los Angeles, California, this week. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 3 The rocker was snapped while out on a stroll with his son in Los Angeles Credit: Getty 3 The crooner cut a casual figure in a Hoops tracksuit and shades Credit: Getty 3 The Maggie May singer is a passionate Hoops fan and has a seat for life at Parkhead Credit: Reuters Rod cut a casual figure in a Hoops tracksuit as he walked with Sean Stewart. The musician completed the look with dark shades and green trainers. The Maggie May singer is a passionate Hoops fan and even got behind the bar in a Glasgow pub to serve pints to fans. He mentions them in one of his most popular hits, You're In My Heart, and along with his sons, he has a seat for life at Parkhead. It comes as Celtic prepare to host Kairat of Kazakhstan in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie tonight. Rod and his backing singers recently brought Paradise to Glastonbury as they rocked the stage in Hoops gear. He wore a green suit and shirt with 'Celtic' emblazoned on the back as he finished a sensational set on the Pyramid stage back in June. In January, the Hoops paid tribute to Rod as he celebrated his milestone 80th birthday. They surprised the music legend with a special birthday post on their social media, including photos from some of his memorable moments supporting the club. He can be seen hoisting trophies, and waving his green-and-white scarf above his head on the pitch. Rod Stewart surprises Glastonbury fans with THREE huge guests during hit-packed legends slot The rock-star splashed the cash for his special day, as he went all out to treat his close friends and family. After the birthday celebration, a source told MailOnline: "He's known to be a cheapskate but not this time. "He flew everyone to Florida first class and has told them they won't need to put their hands in their pockets for a thing." Rod recently revealed he fears he will die if he gives up touring. He said: "I enjoy going out on tour now more than I've ever done at this ripe old age of 80. "I'm doing seven concerts in Vegas and then I am everywhere around the world. "I'm playing Athens, Germany, three nights in Buenos Aires, two nights in Rio, it goes on and on and on. "It keeps me fit. You have got to be fit to do it. "I would probably die if I didn't do it. I have seen so many guys that have to give up their career and retire and they have got nothing to wake up in the morning for. "I don't know what they do with themselves. They must get up and go 'What do I do today? Down the betting shop? Have a drink?' I don't know."
