theo james ready to lead Netflix‘s gentlemenbased on Guy Ritchie The film of the same name, Deadline has learned. Production will begin in London next week.
The series follows James’ character Eddie Halstead, who has inherited his father’s large estate, only to find that it is sitting at the helm of a weed empire owned by the legendary Mickey Pearson. Does this simple soldier need to master the dark arts of the British criminal underworld and take control of the entire operation?
deadline specifically revealed In March the streamer was eyeing an adaptation. Richie co-wrote the pilot script with Matthew Reid, will direct the first two episodes and serve as an executive producer on the series, which is being produced with Moonage Pictures in Miramax TV UK.
Richie executive produces gentlemen In the film with her fellow producers Evan Atkinson, Marn Davis and Bill Block. Mark Hellwig Executive Producer for Miramax TV; Will Gould and Matthew Reid will produce for Moonage.
James may currently appear on season 2 of HBO white Lotus As Cameron Sullivan. He is best known for bringing to life the character of Tobias “Four” Eaton. Different Film Trilogy. Additionally, James starred in the 2022 period drama Mr Malcolm’s List alongside Freida Pinto, Soap Dirisu and Zawe Ashton.