Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen finally has a release date! Everything to know

Crime meets caviar in Guy Ritchie's upcoming Netflix series The Gentlemen, a spinoff from the 2019 movie led by Matthew McConaughey. This new iteration promises a fresh dive into the same universe and features a talented cast that includes Kaya Scodelario, Theo James, and others.

While the series will introduce entirely new characters, it’ll likely still have the same essence as the movie, ensuring the same gritty charm while adding new surprises. Luckily for us, we don't have to wait much longer to see what this series has to offer as Netflix has released the first teaser and revealed the official release date!

As reported in a press release from Netflix today, The Gentlemen will be released on Thursday, March 7. That's less than a month away, so get ready! Netflix will release all eight episodes of The Gentlemen series at once. As of now, there isn't a full-length trailer yet but we expect it to come out soon.

Here’s what The Gentlemen series is about

After the thrilling announcement in 2022 that The Gentlemen series was officially in the works at Netflix, anticipation for the project has been steadily building! The series follows Eddie Horniman, who unexpectedly inherits his father, Bobby Glass' (Ray Winstone), sprawling estate and the title of Duke of Halstead, only to unravel a secret cannabis empire intertwined with the family legacy.

As Eddie grapples to free his family from the clutches of Britain’s criminal underbelly, he finds himself thrust into the intricate web of illicit dealings.

"THE GENTLEMEN sees Eddie Horniman unexpectedly inherit his father’s sizeable country estate – only to discover it’s part of a cannabis empire. Moreover, a host of unsavoury characters from Britain’s criminal underworld want a piece of the operation. Determined to extricate his family from their clutches, Eddie tries to play the gangsters at their own game. However, as he gets sucked into the world of criminality, he begins to find a taste for it."

- Official synopsis

The Gentlemen cast

Prepare to witness an exceptional ensemble of talent gracing the world of British aristocracy and underworld dealings in Netflix’s The Gentlemen series! Fronted by Theo James in the role of Eddie Horniman, the estranged scion of an English aristocrat, the series follows his unexpected inheritance of not just a sizable estate and title, but also an entanglement in a criminal empire. Here's the full lineup of the main characters:

• Theo James as Eddie Horniman “The Duke”
• Kayla Scodelario as Susie Glass “The Boss”
• Daniel Ings as Freddy Horniman “The Liability”
• Vinnie Jones as Geoff Seacombe “The Gamekeeper”
• Joey Richardson as Lady Sabrina “The Matriarch”
• Giancarlo Esposito as Uncle Stan “The American”

With the series’ development announcement, Netflix treated fans to a sneak peek, offering awesome stills that provide a glimpse into the captivating world to come. Take a peek at some of the cast in character below:

You can also take a closer look at the main characters with these new posters Netflix has released:

Behind the scenes of The Gentlemen

Behind the scenes of The Gentlemen series on Netflix stands the visionary Guy Ritchie, not only as the executive producer but also taking the helm to direct the first two enthralling episodes. Collaborating with Ritchie as co-writer is the talented EP Matthew Read, recognized for his work on the acclaimed Peaky Blinders.

Joining this creative team are esteemed executive producers including Marn Davies, Ivan Atkinson, and Marc Helwig representing Miramax TV, alongside the dynamic duo of Will Gould and Frith Tiplady from Moonage Pictures. Steering the ship as the series producer is Hugh Warren.

While The Gentlemen movie graces the Netflix libraries of select regions, viewers in the U.S. cannot currently watch it on the platform. Fear not for those stateside seeking a taste of this captivating film; alternative viewing options are available!

To catch the charm and intrigue of The Gentlemen, consider renting or purchasing the movie from platforms including Google Play, Vudu, iTunes, and Amazon. Watch the official trailer for the movie below:

We'll be updating this post once we get more details on The Gentlemen on Netflix!