Netflix has officially commenced production for the highly anticipated second season of 'The Gentlemen', the hit series by Guy Ritchie. The show, which blends the elegance of 'Downton Abbey' with the gritty underworld of 'Peaky Blinders', continues to captivate audiences with its unique storyline and dynamic characters. The new season promises to bring back the original leads, Theo James and Kaya Scodelario, alongside a host of new and returning talents, including Italian actors Benedetta Porcaroli, Michele Morrone, and Sergio Castellitto.

The series, a co-production between Netflix, Moonage Pictures, part of Itv Studios, and Miramax Tv, delves into the life of Eddie Horniman, played by Theo James, who inherits his family's estate only to discover it's the center of a cannabis empire. The narrative explores Eddie's entanglement with the criminal underworld, with Kaya Scodelario's character, Susie Glass, emerging as an unlikely ally. The addition of Maya Jama to the cast marks a significant career move for the Love Island presenter, who expressed her excitement about joining the project on her Instagram.

Season 2 of 'The Gentlemen' is set to feature a blend of seasoned actors and fresh faces, including Hugh Bonneville, Benjamin Clementine, and Amra Mallassi, among others. The returning cast members, such as Ray Winstone, Vinnie Jones, and Giancarlo Esposito, are expected to reprise their roles, adding depth and continuity to the series. The inclusion of Italian stars and Maya Jama highlights the show's commitment to diversity and international appeal.

As production continues in the UK, fans of the series are eagerly awaiting more details about the new season, including the roles of the newly announced cast members. With its compelling mix of drama, crime, and dark humor, 'The Gentlemen' Season 2 is poised to be another standout offering on Netflix, further cementing Guy Ritchie's reputation as a master storyteller in both film and television.

London's Metropolitan Police has reversed its longstanding position on grooming gangs in the capital, acknowledging for the first time that it has multiple active investigations into group-based child sexual exploitation. The shift came after an investigation by MyLondon and The Daily Express challenged official statements from both police leadership and Mayor Sadiq Khan, who had consistently maintained there were "no reports" or "no indication" of Rochdale or Rotherham-style rape gangs operating in London.

The investigation uncovered evidence from four separate His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services reports spanning 2016 to 2025 that documented at least six potential victims of grooming gang abuse. These case studies, which the Mayor of London personally responded to according to public statements, described children as young as 13 being exploited by groups of predatory men. The reports detailed how girls were plied with drugs and alcohol, raped in hotels by multiple perpetrators, and subjected to life-threatening situations.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley revealed to Assembly Members at City Hall that the force now acknowledges a "steady flow" of live multi-offender child sexual exploitation investigations and a "very significant" number of historic cases requiring reinvestigation. The commissioner estimated these reviews would cost "millions of pounds a year, for several years" to properly investigate, contradicting previous assertions that the force had "not seen" such cases in London.

Political figures including Reform UK MP Lee Anderson and Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp have criticized the mayor's handling of the situation, with Anderson stating there is "real, credible evidence that grooming gangs exist in London" and Philp alleging that Khan is "facilitating a cover-up." A spokesman for the mayor maintained that Khan has "always been clear that the safety of Londoners is his top priority" and remains "committed to doing all he can to protect children in London."