A teaser has dropped for Guy Ritchie’s series The Gentlemen, confirming its Netflix premiere window and naming the lead actor.
In the series, Guy Ritchie steps into the spotlight as the persona Ray Winstone, known for roles in The Departed and Black Widow, with the project adapting the 2019 film of the same name. The adaptation follows a London criminal who built a sprawling marijuana empire, portrayed on screen as Bobby Glass. The show is scheduled to arrive in March, bringing Ritchie’s unique blend of wit and grit to streaming audiences.
The ensemble cast is robust, featuring Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Joely Richardson, Vinnie Jones, Giancarlo Esposito, Chanel Cresswell, Michael Wu, Max Beasley, Jasmine Blackborow, Harry Goodwins, Dar Salim, Piers Quigley, Ruby Cyr, and Peter Serafinowicz. The narrative centers on Eddie Horniman, played by James, who inherits his father’s country estate and discovers its involvement in a shadowy marijuana empire coveted by a host of dangerous figures. This setup promises the mix of crime intrigue and character-driven drama that fans associate with the Gentlemen universe.
Guy Ritchie serves as creator, co-writer, and executive producer for the series and personally directed the first two episodes, underscoring his hands-on approach to shaping the tone and pace of the show. The project marks another collaboration that blends Ritchie’s signature style with serialized storytelling, expanding the universe of the Gentlemen beyond the original film.
In related development notes, prior chatter suggested further details about Ritchie’s activity following his action-focused filmography. The project at hand centers on the interwoven lives of criminals and aristocrats amid London’s underworld, while the script continues to evolve under the supervision of a seasoned writer with a background in high-profile thrillers. The broader conversation around the series also mentioned plans for other media projects in which Ritchie has been involved, showcasing a period of prolific creativity in his career.
Previously, rumors circulated about Johnny Depp appearing in a separate project set in Russia, a detail that has sparked fan speculation and media commentary alike. These discussions illustrate the broader interest in Ritchie’s upcoming ventures and the way audiences track the crossovers between film and television within his body of work.