Leave, gentlemen!
It was reported that a fist fight broke out on the set of Netflix’s “The Gentlemen” while Theo James and the cast were filming the third season of the series.
James, who plays Eddie Horniman in Guy Ritchie’s hit series, and his co-stars were preparing to film a fishing scene at West Wycombe Park House in Buckinghamshire, England, when “everything went to hell,” a source told the Sun Friday.
“Two men working in production started attacking it and one of them got kicked in the face,” the source told the outlet. “Everyone was standing there in shock because everything just exploded.”
The couple eventually broke up and one man had his lip cut, the source said, adding that the whole incident was “somber”.
They added that James, 41, was “completely stunned” by the brawl, explaining: “They’re used to violent scenes but it’s all acting. Nobody expected an explosion before the cameras started rolling.”
Page Six reached out to representatives of the show for comment but did not immediately hear back.
“The Gentlemen” premiered on Netflix in March 2024, and its second season premiered last month.
A Netflix representative previously confirmed to Page Six that the crime drama series had been renewed for a third season before Season 2 was released.
As previously reported, Meghan Markle was in talks for an unknown role in Season 3 ahead of her and Prince Harry’s return to the UK.
Netflix boss Manda Levin fueled speculation about the Duchess of Sussex’s potential return to acting by saying “all bets are off” when asked about casting rumors at the Edinburgh TV Festival in August.
While speaking to Town & Country, James joked about a former royal who could potentially join the cast.
“Yes, Fergie is taking part,” Andrew Mountbatten joked, referring to Windsor’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, and said she “could play”. [his] “I love the attention.”
The “Ivergent” actor called rumors about Markle, 45, “essentially hot air,” continuing: “Right now we’re just trying to get as much attention as possible for Season 2, and Season 3 will air soon.”
Sources later told Page Six Hollywood that Markle was never offered a role but only spoke to the casting director once.
“He took it as an offer. But it wasn’t,” a source told us. “And [she and Prince Harry] “I thought it would be helpful to have a reason for your moves right now.”
Another source added that interest in casting Markle came largely from Ritchie, 58.