Maya Jama makes acting debut in The Gentlemen season 2 trailer
Maya Jama has made her acting debut in the newly released trailer for Netflix's The Gentlemen season 2, appearing in brief scenes opposite Theo James's Eddie Horniman. The Love Island host, cast last year, is reportedly playing the wife of one of Horniman's associates—a notable pivot from the Majorcan villa to a major Netflix series.
Key Takeaways
- Maya Jama debuts on screen in The Gentlemen season 2 trailer after landing the role last year.
- Trailer footage shows her greeting Eddie Horniman and firing a shotgun on an estate.
- She has been less visible in the Love Island villa because producers have not needed her to intervene.
- Jama has been promoting her career on US TV, including her first stateside interview on Good Morning America.
What does Maya Jama's Netflix trailer debut reveal?
Love Island host Maya Jama is officially entering her acting era. Capital reports that fans are getting their first glimpse of her in the season two trailer for The Gentlemen, the major Netflix show where she was cast last year.
Maya confirmed the casting on Instagram with a screenshot of an article and the caption: "Told you I've been on some side quests." Until the trailer dropped, audiences had only known she had joined the production—not how she would appear on screen.
Reports suggest she plays the wife of one of Eddie Horniman's associates. Horniman is played by Theo James, who stars in the series.
What happens in Maya Jama's first scenes?
The trailer keeps Maya's screen time short but memorable. She wears a flat cap, shakes Eddie's hand, and trades lines when he asks, "How do you do?" Her character replies: "I do very well."
In a separate moment, she is shown shooting a large shotgun on an estate—"a far cry from the Love Island villa," as Capital notes. The contrast underscores why the casting has generated buzz among fans watching her expand beyond presenting.
On Instagram, Maya reposted the trailer with excitement, writing that she was "gassed seeing my little head in the trailer." She also commented: "Can't bloody wait!!" Supporters praised even her brief appearance, with one fan suggesting viewers may wonder why she was not in season one.
Why has Maya Jama been seen less in the Love Island villa?
While the trailer spotlights her Netflix move, Jama has also addressed her reduced villa appearances during a US promotional trip. The Sun reports she arrived in New York wearing a snakeskin co-ord for television appearances, including her first stateside interview on ABC's Good Morning America.
Asked why she has entered the Majorcan villa less during the current ITV2 series, Maya said: "It's not up to me, it's up to the producers that you need to speak to!" She added that the season "has just had so much drama that they didn't need me to intervene, it's been so entertaining, so wild – as usual."
She previously pushed back on social media jokes that she was on a "zero hour contract," writing: "Jokes aside it's not up to me how often I enter the villa. I wasn't even on a break, I love it over there."
What does this mean for Maya Jama's career?
From TV presenter to entrepreneur, Maya Jama is adding actor to a résumé that already includes hosting Love Island. The Gentlemen season 2 trailer marks a visible step into scripted television on one of Netflix's major titles.
Her US media tour—where she also appeared in a tight leather co-ord during a mirror selfie ahead of live TV—shows she is balancing Love Island duties with projects that stretch her profile internationally. For more updates on casts, trailers, and premiere news, follow our Streaming & TV Alerts coverage.
Capital's reporting on the debut remains the clearest account of what audiences can see so far; read the full breakdown via Capital.