Netflix has officially confirmed that The Gentlemen is now in full production for its third season, with an announcement that includes eight major new additions. Robert Carlyle, Elijah Wood and Orlando Bloom headline this list of signings for the crime comedy created by Guy Ritchie, which was renewed for a third season last August, just days before the second season premiered.
The announcement comes with a brief teaser confirming that production is underway, about seven weeks after the second season premiered on September 3. The most striking detail, however, is the timeline: filming has been quietly underway since mid-September, months earlier than most production trackers had indicated.
Who is joining the cast of The Gentlemen Season 3
Netflix has confirmed eight new names for this third installment:
- Robert Carlyle (known for Line of Duty, Hack and Trainspotting)
- Elijah Wood (Ready or Not: Here I Come, Yellowjackets)
- Orlando Bloom (The Cut, Bucking Fastard)
- Dexter Fletcher (Band of Brothers, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels)
- Bruna Marquezine (Benefits with Friends, Blue Beetle)
- Ed Speleers (You, The Lady)
- Saffron Burrows (You, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds)
- Bugzy Malone (Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre)
Fletcher and Malone are regular collaborators of Guy Ritchie, and Bloom was also part of the director's cinematic universe in the past, so a familiar energy is expected on screen. Netflix has not yet revealed which characters each of them will play.
These additions join a regular cast led by Theo James as Eddie Horniman and Kaya Scodelario as Susie Glass. Also returning are Ray Winstone, Joely Richardson, Vinnie Jones, Jasmine Blackborow, Harry Goodwins and Benjamin Clementine. Maya Jama also returns as Aisha, the well-connected intermediary introduced in the second season.
At the moment there is no confirmation regarding Sergio Castellitto, and as reported last week, Daniel Ings is not expected to appear in this third season.
Netflix's announcement also makes no mention of Meghan Markle, whose alleged participation had dominated news about the renewal before being debunked a few days later. Unless the platform indicates otherwise, it appears that this collaboration did not materialize.
What is The Gentlemen Season 3 about
Netflix has shared the first official synopsis for the new season:
In the third installment, Eddie (Theo James) and Susie (Kaya Scodelario) embark on their most audacious project to date: building a casino in the Middle East. But with danger lurking around every corner, has the Duke pushed his ambition too far?
This is a considerable leap from the Italian lakes of the second season, which explains the filming in Morocco. Guy Ritchie, who writes alongside Matthew Read and directs alongside Eran Creevy, commented on this new stage: The ambition of The Gentlemen has accelerated, the world has expanded and the consequences carry weight. A third season felt inevitable, and I am looking forward to pushing its limits even further.
The third season will again consist of eight one-hour episodes, produced by Moonage Pictures for Netflix and Miramax TV. Theo James is now listed as an executive producer alongside Ritchie, Ivan Atkinson, Matthew Read, Will Gould, Simon Crawford Collins, Frith Tiplady, Jonathan Glickman and Alix Jaffe.
Filming began months earlier than expected
When the renewal was announced, it was stated that production would start before the end of the year, although most production listings were less optimistic and placed the start of filming in early 2027. In fact, Variety reported at the time that the scripts were not even finished.
Ultimately, cameras began rolling on September 13, 2026, in Rabat, Morocco, also using the desert town of Erfoud for scenes set in the Middle East, as first reported by the outlet Le360. The filming was no secret, with numerous behind-the-scenes posts appearing over the following weeks. The Moroccan leg did not end without setbacks: the sets were flooded toward the end of filming in the area.
Production later returned to the usual UK locations at the beginning of October. Theo James and Kaya Scodelario were spotted in Poole, in the county of Dorset, during the second week of October. Additionally, incidents were reported among extras during a fishing scene at West Wycombe Park, in Buckinghamshire, and the cast was photographed filming in Kilburn, London, on October 19. Netflix's official stance is that Season 3 is currently filming in the UK and Morocco.
This rapid progress should not come as a total surprise. Netflix gave the green light to the third season unusually early, and the second season started from a solid position despite a slightly slower start than the first installment. It debuted at number 3 on the global list of English-language series with 6.7 million views, then climbed to number 1 the following week, and remained the most-watched series in the UK for two consecutive weeks.
When will The Gentlemen Season 3 premiere on Netflix
Netflix has not yet provided a date or a release window, and it is not expected to do so in the short term. The second season was filmed throughout 2025 and took about 18 months to reach the platform from the start of filming. If the same calculation is applied, late 2027 or early 2028 seems the most likely window, a date slightly earlier than the 2028 target many were using before this shoot began. This information will be updated as soon as more concrete data is available.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Gentlemen Season 3
Who are the new cast members of The Gentlemen Season 3
Netflix has confirmed eight additions: Robert Carlyle, Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom, Dexter Fletcher, Bruna Marquezine, Ed Speleers, Saffron Burrows and Bugzy Malone. The characters they will play have not yet been revealed.
Who is returning to the cast of The Gentlemen Season 3
Theo James and Kaya Scodelario return as the leads, Eddie Horniman and Susie Glass respectively. Also returning are Ray Winstone, Joely Richardson, Vinnie Jones, Jasmine Blackborow, Harry Goodwins, Benjamin Clementine and Maya Jama as Aisha.
Will Meghan Markle appear in The Gentlemen Season 3
There is no confirmation of her participation. The official Netflix announcement does not mention her, so it appears that the alleged collaboration, which was widely discussed after the renewal, did not materialize.
What is The Gentlemen Season 3 about
According to the official synopsis, Eddie and Susie embark on building a casino in the Middle East, a project that tests the Duke's ambition in the face of the dangers lurking along the way.
Where is The Gentlemen Season 3 being filmed
Filming began in Rabat and Erfoud, Morocco, in mid-September 2026, and continued in the UK from early October, with locations confirmed in Dorset, Buckinghamshire and London.
When does The Gentlemen Season 3 premiere on Netflix
Netflix has not announced a premiere date. Taking the production process of the second season as a reference, it is most likely that the third will arrive in late 2027 or early 2028.
