Despite damp weather, cast members including Vinnie Jones, Kaya Scodelario, Joely Richardson, and Ray Winstone arrived at the Guildhall for the event.
When questioned about recent reports concerning Meghan, Jones remarked that he only knew what had been reported publicly, joking that the production already featured numerous attractive women and might not have space for additional cast members.
Scodelario described the reports as exceeding her level of authority, while Hugh Bonneville admitted he had no knowledge regarding the accuracy of the rumors. Maya Jama, a newcomer to the ensemble, stated she had no advice to offer Meghan, describing her as an experienced actor who understands her profession.
Director Guy Ritchie did not speak with journalists at the premiere, but writer and executive producer Matthew Read informed BBC News that the creative team aimed to introduce greater energy and unexpected twists throughout the second season and beyond.
When asked directly about the speculation, Read declined to confirm or deny the rumors, stating that speculation at this phase was inappropriate.
In the inaugural season, protagonist Eddie Halstead, portrayed by Theo James, inherited his family's expansive country estate following his father's passing, much to the displeasure of his older brother Freddy, only to discover part of the property housed a cannabis operation for a major underground drug syndicate.
For the upcoming season, the criminal enterprise expands beyond the British countryside into the scenic lakeside landscapes of Italy.
Commenting on the second season, James emphasized the necessity of elevating the quality, noting that the team worked diligently to evolve the fictional universe with increased complexity and deeper character development.
Echoing these sentiments, Scodelario—who portrays the assertive Susie Glass, manager of the estate's underground cannabis farm—noted that the stakes were raised significantly, incorporating darker narrative turns while retaining the signature fun appreciated by viewers.
Bonneville, another addition to the cast for the second installment, described collaborating with Ritchie as delightfully chaotic yet purposeful, drawing a humorous comparison between the period drama Downton Abbey and the criminal underworld depicted in the series.
The second season of The Gentlemen premieres on Netflix on September 3.