‘The Gentlemen Season 2’ brings Theo James’ Eddie Horniman deeper into the criminal underworld, with a new group of aristocrats, gangsters, enforcers and love interests entering the story. Unlike Season 1, when Eddie was reluctant to get involved in his family’s illegal business, he is now embracing his position as an aristocrat-turned-crime boss. Kaya Scodelario also returns as Susie Glass, but the pair will have plenty of new faces and potential enemies to deal with. Here are the new characters to watch out for in The Gentlemen Season 2.
Hugh Bonneville as Lord Hawthorne
Still from ‘The Gentleman Season 2’ of Hugh Bonneville as Lord Hawthorne(Image Credit: Screen grab from YouTube)
Hugh Bonneville swaps the world of Downton Abbey for Guy Ritchie’s criminal underworld as Lord Hawthorne. The character is an aristocrat who becomes entangled with Eddie’s growing criminal empire. Given Eddie’s increasingly blurred lines between high society and organised crime, Lord Hawthorne could prove to be an important addition to the story.
Maya Jama as Aisha
Still from “The Gentleman Season 2” of Maya Jama as Aisha (Image Credit: Screen grab from YouTube)
Maya Jama makes her acting debut in The Gentlemen Season 2 as Aisha. The television presenter is already familiar to audiences through shows such as ‘Love Island’ and ‘The Circle’. Jama described filming the series as an overwhelming experience, particularly working alongside the show’s established cast and adapting to Guy Ritchie’s habit of changing dialogue on set.
Michele Morrone as Cico Maldini
Still of from ‘The Gentlemen Season 2’ of Michele Morrone as Cico Maldini(Image Credit: Screen Grab from YouTube)
Michele Morrone steps into the role of Cico Maldini, a mysterious fixer connected to an Italian crime family. Cico is brought in to help Eddie and his associates navigate their criminal operation in Italy. However, there is one major problem: he is not exactly someone they can trust.Morrone is no stranger to morally complicated roles, having previously appeared in ‘365 Days,’ ‘Another Simple Favor’ and ‘The Housemaid.’
Benedetta Porcaroli as Bella
Italian actress Benedetta Porcaroli plays Bella, a local Italian woman who catches Eddie’s attention. The character is also positioned as a potential love interest for Eddie, adding another layer of complication to his already messy personal and professional life.Porcaroli is best known internationally for ‘Baby,’ along with films such as ’18 Presents’ and ‘The Catholic School’.
Sergio Castellitto as Marco Moretti
Sergio Castellitto plays Marco Moretti, a formidable Italian crime boss. When Eddie and his crew begin operating in Italy, they inevitably attract the attention of the local mafia. Marco Moretti appears to be one of the biggest threats standing in their way.
Chris Eubank Jr. as Organ John
Professional boxer Chris Eubank Jr. makes his acting debut as Organ John, a dangerous boxer and enforcer.Eubank Jr. reportedly approached Guy Ritchie about appearing in the series after visiting the set. What started as an attempt to land a background role eventually turned into a proper acting part.
Benjamin Clementine as Nanny
Musician and poet Benjamin Clementine joins the cast as Nanny.While Clementine is best known for his acclaimed music career, he has also appeared on screen in ‘Dune’ and ‘Blitz’. His addition gives the already eclectic cast another distinctive new face.
Amra Mallassi
Amra Mallassi is another new addition to ‘The Gentlemen Season 2 ‘. The actress has previously appeared in projects including Dune: Part Two, Spectre and Fearless, although details about her character in the new season remain relatively limited.
Tyler Conti as Joe Green
Tyler Conti plays Joe Green, a dealer who has a history with Susie Glass.Joe is not a complete stranger to Susie. He knew her when they were younger through her brother Jack and previously had a relationship with her. His return to Susie’s life also makes him her new potential love interest.‘The Gentlemen Season 2’ is available for streaming on Netflix.
