Renowned British filmmaker Guy Ritchie showcased his penchant for thrilling crime sagas with his 2024 series The Gentlemen. The show marks an expansion of his 2019 film of the same name into an eight-part series packed with aristocratic, criminal, and political tension.The series stars Theo James, popular for his role in The White Lotus, as Edward “Eddie” Horniman. Alongside him stands a star-studded cast, including Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, and Vinnie Jones, among others.According to reports, The Gentlemen has begun filming for its second installment. It was renewed in August 2024.Cast and character guide of Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen1) Theo James as Eddie Horniman: Theo James steps into the shoes of Edward "Eddie" Horniman, who is the 13th Duke of Halstead. Eddie inherits his father’s legacy and his estate, but soon finds a dark connection to the drug trade.2) Kaya Scodelario as Susan (Susie) Glass: Her character in The Gentlemen is poised but ruthless in nature. She is the daughter of arrested cannabis commander Bobby Glass, who sternly deals with his family business.3) Daniel Ings as Freddy Horniman: Freddy brings reckless energy to the saga with his cocaine addiction and impulsive choices. He is Eddie's brother, who keeps bringing trouble to their family.4) Joely Richardson as Sabrina Horniman: Sabrina Horniman is an image-obsessed Duchess of Halstead, who would go to any length to keep her family’s reputation unharmed.5) Ray Winstone as Robert "Bobby" Glass: He is the ruthless, notorious drug mogul whose empire is built on the Halstead estate.6) Vinnie Jones as Geoffrey Seacombe: He is the trusted gamekeeper and enforcer of Halstead Manor, a key acquaintance of the Glass family.7) Giancarlo Esposito as Stanley Johnston: Giancarlo is an American billionaire and a strategic talker who hopes to buy into the secrets of the glorious, mysterious Glass family manor.Details on the plot of The GentlemenThe Gentlemen opens with the pivotal moment that defined Eddie: He inherits his father’s estate, Halstead Manor. The estate oozes old-money aristocracy and speaks for its glorious past.But what Eddie could not see is that beneath its manicured lawns and glimmering allure lies a multi-million-pound drug operation that is built and managed by the Glass family. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThings take a turn when Eddie comes across Susie, the sharp and calculating woman running the empire in her father’s absence. The criminal reality of his estate is unleashed. While Eddie tries to shut the operations down, the pressing presence of the underworld soon troubles his decisions.One of the key conflicts in The Gentlemen emerges when Eddie feels the pressure from smooth-talking gangsters and corrupt lords in designer suits. These players come sniffing for a cut in Halstead’s fortune, dragging Eddie into deals dirtier than his hunting boots.Ritchie says in a Netflix preview featurette that this transformation creates the show’s central conflict:“And that’s where deals are struck with the underworld that will probably come back to haunt him.”Supporting cast of Guy Ritchie's The GentlemenOther than the main cast, the supporting cast and guest stars make the tale of Halstead Manor even more thrilling. These actors bring a colorful mix of grit, eccentricity, and dark humor to the world of polished crime and stylish chaos.Chanel Cresswell and Guz Khan bring liveliness and unpredictability, while Gaia Weiss’s cool poise balances out the tension. Joshua McGuire’s comic energy makes The Gentlemen a truly ensemble piece that thrives on eclectic talent and characters.Here is a list of the supporting cast:Peter Serafinowicz as Tommy DixonMax Beesley as Henry CollinsFreddie Fox as Max BassingtonChanel Cresswell as Tammy HornimanJoshua McGuire as Peter Spencer-Forbes / Sticky PeteNigel Havers as Lord “Tibsy” WhitecroftGuz Khan as Chucky KubraRanjit Krishnamma as Ahmed IqbalHarry Goodwins as Jack GlassGaia Weiss as Princess RosanneAccording to reports, the release date of The Gentlemen's Season 2 remains to be announced. Viewers can expect the next installment to take a sharper, grittier turn, delving once again into a world where power and positions change fast. The series is streaming on Netflix.Also read: I Love LA cast and character guide: Here’s who brings the HBO comedy series to life