The Gentlemen Season 2 Finale: Theo James Discusses Eddie's Corleone-Style Descent and Meghan Markle Rumors

Key points

• Season 2 premiered on Netflix on September 3, 2026, expanding the Glass cannabis empire into Italy.
• Eddie Horniman (Theo James) marries Countess Bella Soranza de Parme, who is killed by a bomb on her honeymoon seaplane.
• The finale reveals Freddy Horniman (Daniel Ings) orchestrated the attack, leading to a chainsaw execution scene.
• Theo James characterizes Eddie’s arc as a study in how power corrupts aristocratic privilege.
• James dismisses speculation about Meghan Markle’s casting in Season 3, citing logistical and privacy concerns.

Background

The Gentlemen was renewed for an eight-episode third season in August 2026, with Guy Ritchie and Matthew Read set to co-write. Earlier reports noted that Meghan Markle had relocated to the UK, fueling casting rumors that James has now addressed.

How outlets are covering it

The Hollywood Reporter emphasizes the psychological depth of Eddie’s moral decay, with James comparing his trajectory to biblical figures and Walter White. Variety focuses on the show’s stylistic evolution, praising the 'darker, more sinister' tone and James’s performance as a 'Michael Corleone' figure. Netflix’s cast guide highlights the expansion of the ensemble, including new Italian characters and the evolving dynamic between Eddie and Susie Glass, noting Susie’s growing rebellion against her father’s control.

Why it matters

The series demonstrates how prestige crime dramas use aristocratic settings to explore themes of power, corruption, and family loyalty. The confirmed Season 3 and high-profile casting rumors indicate Netflix’s continued investment in Ritchie’s brand of stylish, violent entertainment.

What to watch

Production for Season 3 is expected to begin soon to minimize the gap between seasons. The narrative will likely explore Eddie’s further descent into ruthlessness and expand the criminal operations to new international locations.