Maya Jama is reportedly being considered for a role in the third season of Netflix's acclaimed series, "The Gentlemen." The television presenter, who recently appeared in the show's second season, has apparently made a strong impression on the production team.
Jama, 31, made a brief acting debut in the upcoming second season of the crime drama, which is set to be released in September. Her appearance in the trailer, alongside star Theo James, has generated buzz. Sources suggest that her performance, despite a limited role, was compelling enough for Netflix executives to consider a more significant part in a potential third season.
"The Gentlemen is set to be a huge stepping stone for Maya, who delivers a rather impressive performance despite not having a major part," a source told The Sun. "But that could all be about to change as they eye her up for another series of the show, which is already one of Netflix’s biggest hits of recent years."
The series, based on Guy Ritchie's 2019 film, follows the story of Eddie Halstead, an aristocrat who inherits his father's estate and discovers it is part of a vast cannabis empire. The second season is expected to delve deeper into the expanding criminal enterprise and the decisions its leaders must make.
Maya Jama is also known for her role as the host of ITV's "Love Island." She is reportedly preparing to wrap up filming for her ninth series of the popular dating show, with the live final scheduled from Mallorca. Her potential expansion into Hollywood with "The Gentlemen" could mark a significant international career move.
"The US market laps up shows like The Gentlemen as they’re both sexy and quintessentially British, rather like Maya herself," the source added, indicating the show's transatlantic appeal and Jama's alignment with its aesthetic.
The trailer for the second season offers a brief glimpse of Jama's character, described as the glamorous wife of one of Theo James's on-screen associates. "It's cominggggggg, gassed seeing my little head in the trailer," Jama shared on Instagram.
"The Gentlemen" became a major success for Netflix in 2024, reportedly reaching 44 million views within its first four weeks. The second season will see the return of Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Ray Winstone, Vinnie Jones, Daniel Ings, Ruby Sear, and Joely Richardson. The cast also includes Hugh Bonneville in a new, undisclosed role. Season two picks up a year after Eddie and Susie Glass began working together in Bobby Glass's criminal empire, exploring the consequences of their expanding ambitions.