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Maya Jama Joins The Gentlemen for Season 2
4 Sep
Summary
- Maya Jama makes her acting debut as Aisha in The Gentlemen.
- Her character Aisha is introduced as a friend of Susie Glass.
- Jama praised Guy Ritchie's collaborative and kind directing style.
Guy Ritchie's acclaimed Netflix series, The Gentlemen, has returned for its second season, two years after its debut. The new season features Maya Jama in her first acting role, portraying a character named Aisha.
Aisha is introduced in the first episode as a friend of Susie Glass during a hunt on the Duke's estate. Described as a "clever girl" who looks after those around her, Aisha is revealed to be working with Prince Amir bin Abdullah al-Hadidi after relocating to the Middle East five years prior. She reappears in episode four, collaborating with Sheikh Khaled Suliman.
Jama shared her positive experience working with director Guy Ritchie, noting his personable and reassuring approach. She also mentioned that her character's connection to the "drug world" felt like a natural transition into acting, requiring no accent changes. The Gentlemen season 2 is now available on Netflix.
