Maya Jama lined up for major acting gig after blowing away bosses with gun-toting role on Netflix’s The Gentleman

MAYA Jama blew away Netflix bosses with her gun-toting role in The Gentlemen — and they want her for another series, sources say. The season two trailer of the action comedy sees her in tweeds and a flat cap showing off her firearms skills. Maya Jama blew away Netflix bosses with her gun-toting role in The Gentlemen — and they want her for another series, sources say Credit: Instagram Maya is all fired up in The Gentlemen trailer, shot at a stately home Credit: TNI Press The Love Island host, whose character’s name is as yet unknown, is seen having a blast on a hunt after arriving by chopper at the stately home of the 13th Duke of Halstead, played by Theo James. Sources predict her part in Guy Ritchie’s drama could see her become a global star. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! It comes as Maya, 31, prepares to wrap her ninth series of dating show Love Island. A TV insider told The Sun: “The Gentlemen is set to be a huge stepping stone for Maya, who delivers a rather impressive performance despite not having a major part. Maya is seen having a blast on a hunt after arriving by chopper at the stately home of the 13th Duke of Halstead Credit: TNI Press Theo James as the 13th Duke of Halstead Credit: Christopher Rafael/Netflix. “But that could all be about to change as they eye her up for another series of the show, which is already one of Netflix’s biggest hits of recent years. The US market laps up shows like The Gentlemen as they’re both sexy and quintessentially British, rather like Maya herself.” The first series of The Gentlemen, out in 2024, was a huge success for Netflix, with Vinnie Jones, Ray Winstone, Joely Richardson, Kaya Scodelario and Daniel Ings also in the cast. The action centres around Halstead Manor, which in real life is Badminton House in Gloucestershire. Season two is set for release in September. Most read in TV The action centres around Halstead Manor, which in real life is Badminton House in Gloucestershire Credit: Alamy Sources predict Maya’s part in Guy Ritchie’s drama could see her become a global star Credit: Instagram Meanwhile, speculation continues to swirl around whether Maya will stay on at Love Island, with the final coming up on ITV2 on Monday night. The show has already introduced some viewers across the Atlantic to the Brit beauty, with some preferring the UK version to the US series. Maya has already passed up on the chance to replace Emma Willis as The Voice UK presenter. Emma is believed to have stepped down from the ITV1 show as she begins hosting Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One this autumn. Netflix has been approached for comment. Comment now