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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Vinnie Jones wields bat on The Gentlemen set as he films explosive scenes with Theo James for Guy Ritchie's hit show
VINNIE Jones means business as he knocks a thug clean off his electric bike while filming The Gentlemen's second series. The ex-footballer turned actor, 60, swings a baseball bat at the cyclist during explosive scenes from the Netflix set in London. 8 8 8 8 Vinnie looks sharp in a flat cap, dark trousers and a fleece as he steps out of a black Range Rover to serve up some rough justice. He's quickly swarmed by yobs on bikes but is ready and waiting with a bat. Vinnie plays Geoff Seacombe, gamekeeper of Eddie Halstead's estate in the crime caper – with Theo James returning as Eddie for the second series of the Netflix smash-hit. Geoff appears to be proecting aristocratic drugs lord Eddie, who walks out of a building to a swarm of masked thugs. The pair were seen shooting action-packed scenes alongside producer Guy Ritchie, teasing fans with what's to come in the next instalment of the gangster drama. The Gentlemen is a spin-off of the Ritchie-directed 2019 film of the same name. It starred Charlie Hunnam, Matthew McConaughey, Hugh Grant and Colin Farrell. The TV show, which also features Skins and Pirates of the Caribbean actress Kaya Scodelario, follows James' Eddie after he inherits his family's estate only to discover that it's home to an enormous weed empire, dragging him into the criminal underworld. 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. The Sun exclusively revealed Maya Jama's secret role in the new series. Maya Jama lands huge new role in 'sexy' smash hit Netflix series in career change leaving her 'over the moon' The 30-year-old presenter later confirmed she has filmed her scenes. 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.' 8 8 8 8
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE The Gentlemen season two FIRST LOOK: Guy Ritchie directs Theo James and a baseball bat wielding Vinnie Jones in VERY dramatic scenes as filming resumes on the smash hit Netflix series in London
Guy Ritchie began shooting season two of his Netflix gangster show The Gentlemen with very dramatic action scenes in London on Thursday. The star-studded comedy drama become one of the platform's biggest hits of the 2024 after it reached a whopping 44million views in just four weeks. Theo James who leads the cast as aristocrat Eddie Halstead, was spotted on set for the scenes which saw a motorbike gang tear through the streets. Meanwhile Vinnie Jones, who plays hardman Geoffrey Seacombe, wielded a baseball bat as his character violent knocked one rider from their saddle. Theo, 40, cut a dapper figure in a houndstooth trench coat which was layered over a smart suit and teamed with stylish shades. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Meanwhile former footballer Vinnie, 60, wore a dark ensemble and a plaid baker boy hat a he hit the stuntman, who flew up into the air. Director Guy, 56, who also created the series, was calling the shots and flashed a huge smile appearing delighted with the perfomances. Also on set was Kaya Scodelario, 33, who plays Susie Glass, daughter of Ray Winstone's crime boss, looking stylish in a plaid suit and heels. Also joining the cast for the new season is Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville, who is best known for playing Robert Crawley in ITV drama. And according to The Sun, the identity of Hugh's character will remain under wraps, with an insider telling the publication: 'It was pretty obvious that Hugh's new character plays a pivotal role in the story that runs through the drama's second outing. 'Though it's a bit of a surprise to see someone in a gangster thriller who's used to playing wholesome figures in shows like Downton Abbey and the Paddington movies. 'But it's fair to say with his giant head of grey hair and thick black glasses they've given him a very distinctive new look.' The Gentlemen is based on Guy's 2019 film of the same name which starred Matthew McConaughey, Michelle Dockery and Hugh Grant. Vinnie, 60, wore a dark ensemble and a plaid baker boy hat as he shot the scenes with the stuntman The stunman flew up into the air after being struck The former Skins star looked chic in a plaid suit and heels The stunt man fell onto a soft crash mat to ensure his safety Vinnie's character was not to be messed with as he furiously swung the bat The first series' synopsis read: 'When aristocratic Eddie inherits the family estate, he discovers that it's home to an enormous weed empire — and its proprietors aren't going anywhere.' The show also has a star-studded cast that includes Daniel Ings, Joely Richardson, Joshua McGuire, Edward Fox, and Giancarlo Esposito. Many fans rushed to review site Rotten Tomatoes to give their praise following the show's first series. It has received 75 per cent on the Tomatometer and 83 per cent on the Popcornmeter. Meanwhile one said on IMBD: 'The best thing Netflix has produced in a very long time.' 'Well worth a watch - instant classic. Guy Ritchie making a series is just a wonderful thing. 8 pockets of brilliance, almost like 8 movies in one.' 'I couldn't stop binging this! It's a funny and wild ride with an ensemble cast. Theo James was born to play this role and I couldn't help thinking he would make a great Bond, especially after episode 2. Meanwhile one said on IMBD: 'The best thing Netflix has produced in a very long time' 'Kaya Scodelario is brilliant as the steely Susie Glass. The comic timing of the whole cast is pivotal in making this so watchable.' 'I really like Guy Richie movies. He has had his fair share of less successful ones, but for the most part they were good.' 'Excellent work, everything goes surprisingly from gentle to aggressive with extraordinary balance and flow. What can I say, Guy Ritchie, he never disappoint us.' The 2019 movie proved to be a box office success, grossing just over $115 million against a reported budget of $22 million. In the film version, Mickey Pearson (played by Matthew) was a drug lord that tried to sell off his profitable marijuana business to a dynasty of billionaires.
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Maya Jama 'set for career change as she lands acting role in massive Netflix show with A-list director'
Maya Jama has reportedly 'landed a sizzling new role' in the second series of Guy Ritchie 's gangster drama The Gentlemen. The Love Island host, 30, is thought to have secretly joined the cast of the hit Netflix show, with the official announcement due to be made. She will reportedly play the glamorous wife of a shady associate linked to Theo James ' lead character Eddie Horniman. Filming is already underway at the stunning Badminton House in Gloucestershire - a grand estate that doubles as the fictional Halstead Manor in the series. A source told The Sun: '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 teased fans earlier this year when she posted a Netflix script on social media , followed by a cryptic photo alongside The Gentlemen star Kaya Scodelario, who plays mob boss Susie Glass in the series. She previously hinted she might have been in meetings with the streamer by posting a Netflix branded cup to social media, but it was unclear where she was at the time. MailOnline has contacted Maya Jama's representatives for comment. Back in January, the BBC Three Glow Up presenter revealed she had been auditioning behind the scenes for a 'dream role' and hinted she wanted to play something completely different from her bubbly TV persona. 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.' The Gentlemen, launched on Netflix last year and became an instant hit thanks to its gritty storyline, razor-sharp dialogue and Guy Ritchie's signature gangster flair. The plot follows Eddie Horniman, an ex-Army officer who inherits his family's estate only to discover it's at the centre of a massive cannabis empire. Series one featured a star-studded cast including Theo James, Vinnie Jones, and Ray Winstone. It became one of the platform's biggest hits of the year after it reached 44million views in just four weeks. Maya is expected to juggle filming with her ongoing Love Island duties, as the new summer series kicks off soon in Majorca. She has presented Love Island since 2023, when she took over from Laura Whitmore, after finding fame on ITV's obscure show, Don't Hate the Playaz. The former girlfriend of rapper Stormzy has since gone from strength to strength career-wise and has gone from brand deals with fast fashion brand, Pretty Little Thing, to gracing the cover of Vogue and partnering with Dolce and Gabbana. It was only a matter of time before she was snapped up by Netflix, and on turning 30, the former radio host said: 'I feel like I need to set new goals because I have been so fortunate that all my childhood goals have been achieved now before I am 30.' The star – who was recently announced as a new judge on The Masked Singer – confirmed she does want to retire and have children one day, but it has to be with the 'right person'.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Maya Jama lands huge new role in ‘sexy' smash hit Netflix series in career change leaving her ‘over the moon'
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. 4 4 4 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 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.
Telegraph
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Kaya Scodelario: ‘I grew up around Camden – Kate Moss was my idol'
It may not have been a lazy Sunday afternoon, but it's been a fun one for Kaya Scodelario, now back in her Ivy Park hoodie and sweatpants after a day of shooting in a bougie house in London's Queen's Park. 'We had some feathers, some leather and some leopard-print heels that appealed to the Spice Girl in me,' she says with a smile. 'Definitely not my usual Sunday look.' We settle at the kitchen table to talk. 'The light in this house is beautiful. And it's insanely clean. My house never looks this clean. I was looking at the floor, thinking, 'That grout would be ruined at mine.' It's been nice to slip out of theatreland, have some fun and enjoy some fashion. I'm very grateful that everyone turned up on a Sunday. I was worried they'd be pissed off with me, but they've been great.' Rare is the star who'd fret about inconveniencing people on a Sunday, but Scodelario isn't that kind of star. She'd probably grimace at the very description. You could attribute her humility to her working-class north London roots, but that would be lazy. That some people remain unchanged by fame is less about where they came from than who they are. Those with a strong sense of self tend to be largely unaltered. Having shot to fame at 14 after being cast as Effy Stonem in Skins, the cult Channel 4 show garlanded with awards for its unflinching, unpatronising depiction of British teens, Scodelario comes over as one of those rare people who manage to find themselves young and never lose themselves. Now just turned 33 (since our meeting), she has a fierce work ethic that has generated a CV spanning Hollywood blockbusters (Pirates of the Caribbean), action thrillers (The Maze Runner) and Netflix smashes (Senna, The Gentlemen). What she didn't have on her résumé was a play – that is, unless you count her primary-school production of Oliver Twist, a role that sounds as though it was the hardest fought of her career. 'They wouldn't let any of the girls audition, only the boys,' she recalls. 'The girls were only given one little line here or there, and when it came for me to do mine – I think I had three words – I gave them all I could. And the teacher said, 'OK, you can be Oliver.'' She grins at the memory. 'Down with the patriarchy!' Silk top, £485, Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini.. Pink gold, tanzanite, topaz, amethyst and diamond earrings, Bulgari High Jewellery Twenty-two years later, when we meet in February, she's starring alongside Luke Treadaway in East Is South, a new play by House of Cards writer Beau Willimon that deals with the ethics and advancement of AI. She plays Elena, a gifted coder working for a shadowy organisation. 'It's very wordy, very technical, lots of lines to learn. But that's why I wanted to do a play – to dedicate time to researching it, and finding all the layers that you don't have time to find on a film set.' It was her castmates on her forthcoming film The Woman in Cabin 10, filmed last summer, who encouraged her to make the leap. 'I was working with Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce and Art Malik – all these great theatre actors – when I got sent the script. They all told me I had to do it for the experience; that it would make me a better actor.' Not that their encouragement prevented her first-night nerves. 'I had the father of my kids there, Ben, who's a theatre actor as well. He helped me with technical things. His big note afterwards was, 'Kaya, you had your back to us the whole time.' Yes, because I was terrified! I'm still managing my fear and anxiety. It's such a vulnerable position to put yourself in. I was discussing it with one of the other actors, and they explained to me that theatre audiences are generous. They pay to be there because they want to be. They want it to go well for you. But putting myself directly in front of 300 people feels scary. I'm more used to 15 years of keyboard warriors, trolls and negative feedback.' She has mixed feelings about AI itself: 'There's so much that we don't understand. Even the greatest minds in the world that are developing it don't quite understand how it's working. I'm a '90s kid. I grew up watching The Terminator, so I'm absolutely terrified of it. But at the same time, there's a lot of creativity coming through. I'm hoping it's just a tool that we'll learn to live with. What the play has taught me is that there's something so fundamental about being human – how we love, how we care, the choices that we make, our morals and our ethics – that I hope is not replaceable.' As soon as the play wraps, she starts filming season two of The Gentlemen, reprising her role as the fiendish (and fiendishly fashionable) crime boss Susie Glass. 'Honestly, the most exciting part is meeting up with [costume designer] Loulou Bontemps,' she says. 'She's a genius. Creating Susie, she could so easily have gone down that typical mob wife route, but we tried to elevate it into something androgynous, but also sexy and high fashion. I'm excited about getting to evolve Susie's wardrobe. It'll be different this time, because it's set in spring and summer – last time it was autumn and winter. We'll get to see her summer wardrobe. I've no idea what it's going to be – maybe some huge hats.' Mesh dress, £6,380, Versace. Platinum and diamond earrings, and pink gold, kunzite, peridot, rubellite and diamond ring, both Bulgari High Jewellery Off screen, Scodelario is 'a Zara girl through and through', although she appreciates fine jewels whenever she's given the chance to wear them. 'I was trying to be friendly with him, but he didn't really want to speak,' she says of the security guard who accompanied the Bulgari jewels that she has just worn. 'I'm definitely more of a jeans and T-shirt girl, but if I want to feel special, I can put on a pair of earrings and feel completely different. Exploring my sense of style is really enjoyable for me now. It used to be quite intimidating when I was younger, but something clicked when I turned 30. I enjoy finding interesting pieces and not just wearing what everyone else is wearing. I like expressing myself through that, because being a mum and travelling a lot for work, most of the time I have to wear practical clothes.' She has likewise relaxed her view of dressing for the red carpet. 'Again, it was something that used to terrify me when I was first starting out. When you're in your early 20s, you don't yet understand your style, or it's very easy to go along with what people tell you to wear. Whereas now, I'm very comfortable collaborating with my stylist, Jenny Kennedy. She understands me and knows what I'm comfortable in, but is also comfortable pushing me. For the red carpet, I tend to take inspiration from where I am in the world. If I'm in Paris, I love dark colours and couture. If we're doing a junket in Los Angeles, I love finding bold prints, or working with Latino or Brazilian designers and embracing the sun and shininess of it. In London, I will look for every leather jacket I can find, because I'm obsessed with them. I mean, I grew up in the early 2000s around Camden – Kate Moss was my idol.' Draped dress with scarf detail, £1,645, Ferragamo. Leather sandals, £720, Etro. Gold, white gold, diamond and ruby earrings, and pink gold, mother-of-pearl and diamond bracelet, both Bulgari High Jewellery, as before. All jewellery prices on request Brought up in Islington, north London, by her Brazilian mother, Katia Scodelario (her English father, Roger Humphrey, died in 2010), Scodelario's Brazilian heritage means a lot to her. 'It's something I'm trying to pass on to my kids,' she says. 'They're half American, a quarter British and a quarter Brazilian, and I think it's really cool that they're aware of that. I was lucky enough to be raised with a lot of my culture. The food I eat is predominantly Brazilian, as is the music I listen to, and the passion that I have. But then I'm also quite stereotypically British.' Her role as journalist Laura Harrison in the 2024 Netflix hit Senna afforded her a chance to reconnect with her Brazilian roots, as well as a chance to speak Portuguese on camera for the first time ('Terrifying!' she recalls). 'I was so excited to film in Brazil and work with a Brazilian production team. It's a country with outstanding filmmaking. A lot of times, we only hear about the favela stories, or the crime stories. But it's an incredibly diverse country, so the stories are equally diverse. 'It means so much to me, in my heart, to be Brazilian, that I wanted an opportunity to do something out there. I took my kids out, and we lived there for two months while I was filming. They loved it. My son has come home feeling really connected to his culture.' Having acted professionally since she was 14, she's well placed to say whether script quality is improving for women. 'It is getting better,' she says carefully. 'I'm hesitant to say it's great, but there is definitely a surge of interesting female roles out there. I've never been able to accept a role that isn't a complicated, interesting woman, because I've never met a woman who isn't complicated and interesting.' Is she herself interested in writing? 'No. I'm severely dyslexic. I admire what writers do, but it's a thing I don't have, and I'm OK with that. But I like the idea of finding young female writers who might not have had the same opportunities as their peers. Since The Gentlemen, I feel as though my screen career feels quite strong. If I want to do movies, I can, but I also want to take the opportunity to work on my producing. I understand how sets are run, as well as the creative and business sides. I'm 32, and have been on set since I was 14. If I was in any other industry, I'd have an office with my name on it by now.' She's particularly keen to improve work standards within the industry. 'I like the thought of being able to make production safe, as well as creative. Unfortunately, that's something we still have to push for.' Can she elaborate? 'There's no downtime. We also need more openness about pay gaps between male and female actors, and actors of colour or with disabilities. There's still a huge disparity there. We need more care with production staff – a lot of crew are underpaid and overworked. The hours that our industry still pushes people to work are extreme. It's really hard for people to have families and lives outside of a production schedule.' Leather blazer, £5,550, and knitted top, £745, both Tod's. Appliqué suede skirt, £1,255, Magda Butrym. White gold and diamond necklace, price on request, Bulgari High Jewellery Scodelario likes to keep her own family life largely private, but her son and daughter are 'around school age'. Shall we act as though she's a man, and not ask her anything about her children? 'Yes!' she says, laughing, before turning serious. 'It's scary,' is how she describes any potential loss of their privacy. 'I never know what could happen. And I'd like them to make their own choices, when they're ready, [about whether] to be out in the world or not.' Scodelario is separated from her husband, the actor Benjamin Walker, who she married in 2015, although they remain on good terms (clearly, if he's critiquing her first theatre role). After a stint living in New York, she's now back in her beloved north London. 'Culturally, I feel more like a Londoner than anything else. I love that you can get on the bus and sit next to every kind of person in the world. I'm proud to raise my kids here. I think it's important that they're not in some Hollywood bubble.' It's perhaps a testament to her robust mental health that, despite finding fame at 14, she's only recently started seeing a therapist: 'It's been the greatest thing I've ever done. It's really helped me process.' She also credits her friends with keeping her well balanced. 'They're all school friends from when I was 14, with that same shared history. My job involves being around lots of new people, which I love since I'm quite sociable. But there's also a thing that happens where I begin to mask who I am. I think women do it a lot. I project the version of myself that I know people want to receive. When I'm with my girlfriends around the kitchen table, I don't have to do that.' After years of nonchalance, she's become better at taking care of herself, and that includes her skin ('I used to sleep with eyeliner on'). She also joined a gym. 'My friend George has a gorgeous gym called the Lighthouse Club, set up for actors and people in the industry who need a bit of privacy. He's very well trained in how to get our bodies into shape for specific roles. It's more about feeling strong than about what my body looks like, because I'm very comfortable with my body the way it is,' she says. 'I do not stop myself from eating what I want to eat. I do not punish myself in any way. I enjoy life and I enjoy food. I look back now and feel so glad that when I was 21, I wasn't terrified of having a nice dinner, because I would have missed out on so many experiences. There's a responsibility when you have a daughter, as well. I never want her to hear me saying that I don't feel good about myself.' Not least when there's so much to feel good about. It's only February, and she's already wrapped Adulthood, an independent British film shot on a shoestring budget in Canada ('proper old-school filmmaking'). There are other projects, which she can't talk about yet, and you wouldn't bet against one being a new production company of her own. 'I love storytelling. In the UK, we are uniquely great at independent storytelling, and finding those weird, non-perfect stories.' But first, there's dinner to make. 'I can go and see my kids now,' she says happily, pulling on her coat. 'Thank you – I really enjoyed this,' she adds. Spoken like a true gentlewoman.
