Love Island Host Maya Jama Joins Netflix Series The Gentlemen Filming UK

Maya Jama, best known as the host of ITV's Love Island, is making a significant career move by joining the cast of the second season of Netflix's hit series The Gentlemen, directed by Guy Ritchie. Production is underway in the UK, with Jama playing a glamorous role reportedly as the wife of a shady associate linked to Theo James' lead character, Eddie Horniman. The series, based on Guy Ritchie's 2019 film, features returning stars like Theo James and Kaya Scodelario, alongside new additions such as Hugh Bonneville and Benjamin Clementine. Guy Ritchie described the upcoming season as an expansion both geographically, moving from the English countryside to Italian lakes, and thematically, with heightened stakes and complex power dynamics. Jama expressed enthusiasm about working with accomplished actors and a legendary director, calling the opportunity a dream come true. This move marks a notable shift for Jama, who has been primarily known for her television presenting, as she embraces acting in a prominent, critically acclaimed series.