The highly anticipated London premiere of Guy Ritchie’s new TV series, ‘The Gentlemen,’ took place on Tuesday, drawing a star-studded crowd, including former footballer David Beckham and actor Jason Statham.

The event showcased the renowned director’s venture into the world of episodic storytelling, promising fans an engaging crime drama experience, Reuters reported.

‘The White Lotus’ actor Theo James, who stars as Eddie Horniman in the eight-part series, revealed insights into working with Ritchie, describing him as a ‘seminal figure’ in the British film industry. James shared that the collaboration was both thrilling and nerve-wracking, highlighting the spontaneity of Ritchie’s directing style.

In ‘The Gentlemen,’ James’s character, Eddie Horniman, finds himself entangled in a web of crime and violence as he inherits his family’s country estate concealing a cannabis business.

Reflecting on the plot, American actor Giancarlo Esposito, who plays a billionaire interested in purchasing the family mansion, praised Ritchie for merging the ideals of criminal and aristocratic families in a captivating way.

Guy Ritchie, known for his iconic films like ‘Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ expressed enthusiasm for the creative freedom afforded by a TV series format. He noted that it allowed the characters to breathe and develop in a manner not possible in a film.

The ensemble cast includes Joely Richardson as Eddie’s mother, Lady Sabrina, and Ray Winstone as Bobby Glass, a central figure in the criminal gang. Kaya Scodelario plays Susie, Bobby Glass’s daughter. Winstone affirmed that the series follows the quintessential Guy Ritchie style, and Scodelario emphasized that it “checks every box of the Guy Ritchie universe.”

‘The Gentlemen’ is set to stream on Netflix from Thursday, offering audiences a deep dive into Ritchie’s intricate storytelling and his signature blend of crime, humor, and compelling characters.

With a cast that includes both seasoned actors and rising stars, the series is poised to captivate audiences with its unique take on family, crime, and survival.