The Gentlemen's Maya Jama brings the glamour as formidable fixer Aisha in her acting debut - as critics laud series two of Guy Ritchie's gangster drama as a 'total blast'

Maya Jama's much-talked-about acting debut in The Gentlemen has arrived as she takes to the screen as Aisha in series two of Guy Ritchie's gangster drama.The series has so far been warmly received by critics, including the Daily Mail's Christopher Stevens who described it as a 'total blast'. The Love Island presenter, 32, brings both style and substance as a formidable fixer, who is first introduced as an associate of Susie Glass (Kaya Scodelario).Aisha appears early on in episode one walking up the driveway of Halstead Manor, the ancestral home inherited by Eddie Horniman (played by Theo James).Before Aisha speaks for the first time, Susie gives Eddie a bit of background on her old pal, describing her as a 'clever girl who looks after herself and others'. Aisha moved to the Middle East for work and has subsequently gained access to the royal circle. She arrives at the shooting weekend with Prince Amir.Aisha introduces Eddie and Susie to Prince Amir as a valuable connection, suggesting the wealthy royal could be a potential business contact. Maya Jama's much-talked about acting debut in The Gentlemen has arrived as she takes to the screen as Aisha in series two of Guy Ritchie's gangster drama The Love Island presenter, 32, brings both style and substance as a formidable fixer, who is first introduced as an associate of Susie Glass (Kaya Scodelario)Leaning into countryside chic, Maya appears in a tweed jacket and flat cap, keeping the look glamorous with a silk pussybow tied around her neck.In the south London accent fans will recognise from her hosting jobs, she says: 'Hello honey, how are you doing?'Susie introduces the Duke, and he says: 'How do you do?'Aisha replies: 'I do very well. Thank you for hosting us. So this is His Excellency, Prince Amir bin Abdullah al-Hadidi.'Clearly impressed with the Prince, Susie adds: 'Why do I get the feeling you might have over-delivered?'Aisha tells her: 'I mean, he's a sweetheart. Second in line to the throne. Loves a good time. And he's got more money than... Well, put it this way, he's f**king rich. 'Never mind me over-delivering. You never said about your Duke looking like a movie star.'Aisha appears again 27 minutes into the same episode, during a dinner party at the manor where she rolls her eyes at the drunk prince. Aisha appears early on in episode one walking up the driveway of Halstead Manor, the ancestral home inherited by Eddie Horniman (played by Theo James) Aisha appears again 27 minutes into the same episode, during a dinner party at the manor where she rolls her eyes at the drunk prince She is sat beside Eddie's mother Lady Sabrina Horniman (Joely Richardson), who is filling her in on (Nanny Benjamin Clementine), the King's EquerryShe looks elegant in a bronze gown, accessorised with a diamond necklace and earrings while her hair is worn up. She is sat beside Eddie's mother Lady Sabrina Horniman (Joely Richardson), who is filling her in on (Nanny Benjamin Clementine), the King's Equerry.Lady Sabrina tells her: 'Well, people think that he just looks after the horses. But in actual fact, the King's Equerry is the aide-de-camp to the sovereign. Nanny is basically the King of England's right-hand man.'While Aisha quips: 'Don't tell my boss that, he'll try and poach him. Anything the English king likes, he wants.'Her next on-screen appearance is during episode four, where she is again in the mix among the gangster mob. This time she wants to introduce Eddie to Oscar Thorne, the son of the Bishop of Sussex.During a private conversation, Eddie thanks Aisha for her assistance with a matter and says 'well done,' and she replies: 'Always happy to help.'Maya's co-star Kaya recently revealed she messaged her to tell her to 'be on her toes' ahead of her acting debut in The Gentlemen.To ease Maya's nerves ahead of her first acting stint, Kaya, 34, slid into her DMs to share some words of wisdom.'I just said, "Hey, babe, heads up! This is going to not be what you expect. Be ready to be on your toes and trust the process," she told Grazia.'I knew how intimidating it is stepping into a new part of your career and coming from a working class background. I just wanted her to know that I'm a girls' girl.' Her next on-screen appearance is during episode four, where she is again in the mix among the gangster mob This time she wants to introduce Eddie to Oscar Thorne, the son of the Bishop of Sussex During a private conversation, Eddie thanks Aisha for her assistance with a matter and says 'well done,' and she replies: 'Always happy to help' Maya's co-star Kaya recently revealed she messaged her to tell her to 'be on her toes' ahead of her acting debut in The Gentlemen Kaya, who was raised by her Brazilian mother immersed in the culture, wanted to look out for her fellow working-class co-star because she feels they are both minorities.Maya also prides herself on growing up with very little money or no industry connections having moved to London from Bristol at age 16. 'I absolutely still feel like I am a minority as a working-class actor,' Kaya added. 'I'll be at a work dinner party and maybe one or two people will sound like me, but certainly not everyone else.' Kaya pursued acting full-time just two years after her getting cast in Skins at the age of 14, leaving her home at 16 with just '£36.50 in her bank account'.Maya said The Gentlemen felt like a 'safe entrance point' into acting.Having harboured a dream to act, she auditioned for the series last year – and got the part less than two weeks later.The TV star then worked with a drama coach to be ready for the role, telling Variety magazine: 'I never want to do something and be s*** at it.' It was confirmed that the third series has been greenlit just as the trailer for the second dropped on Monday, ahead of the September 3 release date. Star-studded comedy drama The Gentlemen became one of the platform's biggest hits of 2024 after the show reached a whopping 44million views in just four weeks.