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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Major boxing legend 'bags huge role in Guy Ritchie's Netflix flick The Gentlemen' as filming kicks off
Champion boxer Chris Eubank Jr has reportedly begged himself a role in Guy Ritchie 's Netflix hit The Gentlemen series two. The athlete, 35, who is the son of Chris Sr, is believed to be thrilled to have secured as he will join the cast for the second series, according to The Sun. The drama tells the story of Edward 'Eddie' Horniman, the 14th Duke of Halstead, played by Theo James, who inherits a country estate run by mobsters. A TV insider told the publication: 'Naturally, Chris will play a boxer, and a big part of The Gentlemen is about fighting because it's a sport the gangsters in the show are embroiled in. 'Guy Ritchie has frequently involved boxing in his gangster dramas, most notably Snatch, which had Brad Pitt as a bare-knuckle fighter. 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. 'But the part Chris Eubank Sr likes is the aristocratic element.' MailOnline has contacted Chris' representatives and Netflix for comment. 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. Filming for season two is already underway and Theo, 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. 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. According to The Sun, the identity of Hugh's character will remain under wraps, with fans left in suspense. The Gentlemen is based on Guy's 2019 film of the same name which starred Matthew McConaughey, Michelle Dockery and Hugh Grant. 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. '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.
The Sun
2 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
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish 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 Advertisement 8 Hardman Vinnie Jones is spotted in action filming The Gentlemen series two in London Credit: Click News and Media 8 Masked thugs swarm actors Theo James during explosive scenes Credit: Click News and Media 8 Actor Harry Goodwins almost gets knocked off his feet Credit: Click News and Media 8 Vinnie plays gamekeeper Geoff Seacombe in the gangster drama Credit: Click News and Media 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 Geoff appears to be proecting aristocratic drugs lord Eddie, who walks out of a building to a swarm of masked thugs. Advertisement READ MORE ON THE GENTLEMEN The pair were seen shooting action-packed scenes alongside producer The Gentlemen is a spin-off of the Ritchie-directed 2019 film of the same name. It starred Charlie Hunnam, 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. Advertisement Most read in News TV 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 lands huge new role in 'sexy' smash hit Netflix series in career change leaving her 'over the moon' She plays the wife of an acquaintance of the programme's lead character Eddie Horniman, played by Advertisement 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.' 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. Advertisement 'And then people would be like, wow, two different people.' 8 Theo James stars in Netflix gangster series The Gentlemen Credit: AP 8 James and co-star Vinnie Jones (right) on the show Credit: Christopher Rafael/Netflix 8 Maya Jama has also landed a role as a gangster's moll in Guy Ritchie's hit Netflix series The Gentlemen Credit: Getty Advertisement 8 Jones was previously a professional footballer before becoming a Hollywood actor Credit: Getty
Daily Mail
2 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.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Moment motorbike-riding yobs swarm man on quiet London street in broad daylight… but it's not all as it seems
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the moment a gang of motorbike-riding yobs swarmed a man in central London in broad daylight - but all was not as it seemed. The dramatic incident on Adam Street near Waterloo Bridge on Thursday saw the target eventually flee in a Range Rover as passersby stood open-mouthed. 9 The motorbike thugs surrounded a man as he left the Adelphi building Credit: Supplied 9 He then makes a getaway in a waiting Range Rover Credit: Supplied 9 His driver can be seen thumping one rider with a bat Credit: Supplied However, the 'victim' was actually actor Theo James - and his getaway driver ex-football hardman Vinnie Jones, on set of the second series of The Gentlemen. The footage, shared with The Sun, was filmed from an office building across the street by a big fan of the Guy Ritchie-produced Netflix series. She told us: 'I was visiting my friend in his office - it was about half nine or 10. There were a couple sections of the street barricaded off and suddenly a film crew appeared. 'There were a couple of us watching at the window and I started filming. 'I recognised it was Theo James straight away. I was like 'this is exciting - oh my God!'' In the footage, the director can be heard shouting 'action' before James, 40 - who plays lead character Eddie Halstead - emerges from the Adelphi building with three other actors. Suddenly, half a dozen thugs on motorbikes arrive from both directions as James dashes towards a waiting Range Rover and driver Vinnie Jones, who plays Geoff Seacombe. The ex-Leeds United, Chelsea and Wimbledon midfielder, 60, then attacks one rider with a bat, before the car speeds off around the corner. Further footage shows the crew focusing in on Jones thumping the thug with the bat, causing him to fall backwards off the bike. Brit acting legend admits he wants to play James Bond saying 'the world's gone crazy' if Amazon casts a US star for 007 And more video shot from the ground sees one of the riders doing a wheelie in front of James. The witness, 26 - who did not wish to be named - went on to tell The Sun: 'It was all very quick, but it was cool to watch. 'You could hear some bangs and motorbikes revving - and it grabbed everyone's attention. 'My friend's seen a few things being filmed before around there. He said 'they're definitely filming something', then I saw the mic at the side of the road, then I saw Theo James.' She added: 'I watched the first season and loved it - I love Theo James and Vinnie Jones, they're really funny. 9 Theo James stars in Netflix gangster series The Gentlemen Credit: AP 9 James and co-star Vinnie Jones (right) on the show Credit: Christopher Rafael/Netflix 9 Jones was previously a professional footballer before becoming a Hollywood actor Credit: Getty 'I read that Maya Jama's gonna be in the new series too, which should be good.' The Gentlemen is a spin-off of the Ritchie-directed 2019 film of the same name, which 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. James - who also appeared in The Inbetweeners Movie - is currently among those leading the race to become the next James Bond. According to Coral, fellow Brit Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 34, is top of the betting, however, James this month overtook former favourite Henry Cavill, 42, to take second place. 9 James, who returns for season two, is among the stars being tipped to play James Bond Credit: AP 9 Jones with Joely Richardson during season one Credit: Netflix
