Look away Meghan… Maya Jama joins the Gentlemen! Love Island presenter makes a glamorous appearance in the series 2 trailer after the Duchess of Sussex’s offer was ‘withdrawn’
Maya Jama appears in the trailer for the second series of Netflix drama The Gentlemen, marking what she describes as a carefully prepared first step into acting. The article also reports that a proposed role for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a future third series was withdrawn, although this claim is attributed to royal commentator Tina Brown and is not independently confirmed.
Jama plays Aisha, the wife of a criminal associate of Theo James’s character Eddie Horniman, and is shown in period-style shooting clothes and a scarf. She reportedly auditioned last year, secured the role within two weeks and worked with a drama coach; series two is due to be released on 3 September, while a third series has been commissioned.
- Maya Jama joins The Gentlemen’s second series in her first major acting role.
- Series two follows Eddie’s struggle for control of a criminal empire.
- Reports of Meghan’s proposed casting remain unconfirmed.