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.
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Guy Ritchie began shooting season two of his Netflix gangster show The Gentlemen with very dramatic action scenes in London on Thursday (Vinnie Jones pictured)
The star-studded comedy drama become one of the platform’s biggest hits of the 2024 after it reached 44million views in just four weeks (Guy Ritchie pictured)
Theo James (centre) who leads the cast as aristocrat Eddie Halstead, was spotted on set for the scene which saw a motorbike gang tear through the streets
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 sH๏τs and flashed a huge smile appearing delighted with the perfomances.
Also on set was Kaya Scodelario, 33, who plays Susie Glᴀss, 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 idenтιтy 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 glᴀsses 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.
Theo James who leads the cast as aristocrat Eddie Halstead, was spotted on set for the scene 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
Vinnie, 60, wore a dark ensemble and a plaid baker boy hat as he sH๏τ the scenes with the stuntman
The stunman flew up into the air after being struck
Theo, 40, cut a dapper figure in a houndstooth trench coat which was layered over a suit and teamed with stylish shades
Director Guy, 56, who also created the series, was calling the sH๏τs
The filmmaker (L) chatted with a crew during a break in filming
Also on set was Kaya Scodelario, 33, who plays Susie Glᴀss, daughter of Ray Winstone’s crime boss
The former Skins star looked chic in a plaid suit and heels
Vinnie couldn’t help but flash a cheeky grin during a break in the action
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 gang appeared to steal an object from Theo’s character
Harry Goodwins’ character then hopped on a bike and gave chase
The actor raced through the streets during the dramatic scenes
Theo (R) and Kaya (L) pictured on the show
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.’
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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.
The motorcyclists showed off their impressive skills as they popped wheelies
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’
The 2019 movie starred Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Michelle Dockery, Colin Farrell, Jeremy Strong, Henry Golding, and Hugh Grant among many others
Also joining the cast for the new season is Downton Abbey’s Hugh Bonneville (pictured) who is best known for playing Robert Crawley in ITV drama.
‘Kaya Scodelario is brilliant as the steely Susie Glᴀss. 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.