Maya Jama has signed a new deal with Netflix following her departure as the host of ITV’s Love Island after nine seasons. The agreement, first reported by Variety, includes multiple undisclosed projects. Jama, who took over the hosting role in 2023, cited a desire for new challenges in her exit statement. Her move follows her acting debut in The Gentlemen and a popular stint on BBC’s Celebrity Traitors, where she donated her potential prize money to charity.
Meghan Markle’s potential return to acting is facing significant obstacles following the departure of Bela Bajaria, a key executive at Netflix who had championed the Duchess of Sussex’s projects. Reports indicate that Markle is no longer in talks to join the third season of 'The Gentlemen,' with sources suggesting she was used for publicity rather than genuine casting interest. The loss of Bajaria, who oversaw content for nearly a decade, has removed a crucial internal advocate for the Sussexes at the streaming giant. This development coincides with the end of their partnership for the lifestyle brand As Ever and raises questions about the future of their multiyear deal with Netflix. Experts note that while Markle has expressed interest in acting, her previous public statements about leaving the profession and the lack of confirmed projects suggest a difficult path ahead. The situation highlights a strained relationship between the couple and Netflix, with critics arguing that the couple’s PR strategies may be outpacing their professional accomplishments.
SOCRadar researchers exposed infrastructure linked to INC and The Gentlemen ransomware affiliates, revealing an AI-assisted intrusion framework called Phantom. The operation targeted 62 organizations, primarily in the US, using AI agents to execute attacks while human operators approved steps. The attackers exploited multiple vulnerabilities in edge devices and remote access tools, achieving initial access and lateral movement. Although no confirmed ransom payments were found, four victims were listed on data leak sites. The campaign highlights a hybrid model where AI handles execution and humans manage strategy and approval.
A friend of Meghan Markle alleges Netflix exploited rumors of her joining 'The Gentlemen' to promote Season 2, despite no formal offer existing. Guy Ritchie has since confirmed she is not in the cast for Season 3, which will feature Robert Carlyle and Maya Jama. Markle recently returned to acting with a cameo in 'Close Personal Friends.'
Netflix's The Gentlemen, a black comedy crime drama created by Guy Ritchie, has secured a third season following the release of its second installment. While critics and audiences have praised the series for its sharp dialogue and Ritchie's signature style, UK viewership for Season 2 declined by half a million compared to the first. The show, which stars Theo James as an aristocrat inheriting a cannabis empire, continues to generate buzz with potential new cast additions.
The second season of Guy Ritchie’s crime drama The Gentlemen experienced a significant decline in UK viewership, dropping approximately 15% compared to its first season. Despite heavy promotional efforts, including speculation regarding Meghan Markle’s potential involvement, the series failed to sustain its initial audience momentum. The show has already been renewed for a third season, but industry observers note a broader trend of diminishing returns for multi-season streaming series.
Netflix’s UK & Ireland X account posted a 'neck injury' caption for The Gentlemen on Sept. 10, sparking conservative accusations of mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination anniversary. Netflix called the claims 'ludicrous,' confirming the post referenced a plot point from the series, not the real-world event.
Netflix has denied that a recent social media post referencing a 'neck injury' was intended to mock the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The post, published on the UK & Ireland X account on the one-year anniversary of Kirk's death, featured images from the series 'The Gentlemen' and quickly drew backlash from conservative figures who viewed it as a deliberate reference to Kirk's fatal shooting. While Netflix maintains the post was a coincidence related to a plot point in its new show, critics have launched a new 'Cancel Netflix' campaign, marking the second such boycott effort in under a year.
Season 2 of The Gentlemen concludes with a violent betrayal by Eddie Horniman’s brother, Freddy, who is forced to behead a crime lord. Theo James describes Eddie’s transformation into a ruthless mob boss and dismisses rumors of Meghan Markle joining Season 3 as 'hot air.'
Theo James and other cast members of Netflix's The Gentlemen dismissed rumors that Meghan Markle will join Season 3, calling the speculation 'hot air' and 'rumor' during the Season 2 premiere. While Netflix has confirmed a third season, no casting details are confirmed.
Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen returns for a second season that trades the affable tone of its predecessor for a darker, more violent narrative. Theo James’s character, Eddie, evolves from a reluctant aristocrat into a ruthless crime boss, mirroring the trajectory of Michael Corleone. The season expands the cannabis empire into Italy and introduces new rivals, while exploring the moral decay of power.
Theo James dismissed reports of Meghan Markle joining 'The Gentlemen' as 'hot air,' though he left the door open. Season 2 premiered on September 3, 2026, with a greenlit Season 3. Netflix's Manda Levin previously gave a cryptic 'all bets are off' response. Speculation remains high, with some reports suggesting Kim Kardashian is also in the mix.
Cast members of The Gentlemen dismissed speculation about Meghan Markle joining the series at the season 2 premiere, while confirming the show has been renewed for a third season.
Three major crime dramas dominate the September 2026 television landscape. The Gentlemen season 2 premieres on Netflix on September 3, featuring a two-and-a-half-year gap since the first season. Slow Horses season 6 begins on Apple TV on September 16, adapting Mick Herron’s novels Joe Country and Slough House. MobLand season 2 launches on Paramount+ on September 18, continuing the Harrigan family saga with Tom Hardy, Helen Mirren, and Pierce Brosnan.
The week of August 31 to September 5, 2026, marks a significant shift in streaming lineups, featuring the season two premieres of Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentlemen' and the sports comedy 'Chad Powers.' Simultaneously, the first seasons of the crime thriller 'Furious' and the sci-fi series 'Silo' conclude, with 'Furious' already renewed for a second season. Documentaries exploring the 9/11 attacks and the Epstein scandal also debut on major platforms.