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Fist fight breaks out on Netflix’s ‘The Gentlemen’ set in Buckinghamshire
Two crew members clashed during a fishing‑scene shoot, one receiving a cut lip, while star Theo James said he was “totally bemused.”
By Felo News Desk · Published
According to Page Six, a fist fight broke out on the set of Netflix’s crime drama “The Gentlemen” while the cast, including Theo James, were preparing to film a fishing scene at West Wycombe Park House in Buckinghamshire, England, on 16 October 2026.
What happened
The incident occurred when two men who work on the production “started going at it,” a source told the Sun, which Page Six cited. One of the men was reportedly “whacked in the face” and suffered a cut lip, while the other escaped serious injury. The source described the episode as “barmy” and said the two were eventually separated by on‑set staff.
What the reports add
The source emphasized that the altercation was unexpected, noting that “they are used to violent scenes, but it is all acting.” The report also highlighted that Theo James, 41, appeared “totally bemused” by the brawl, commenting that no one had anticipated a real‑world bust‑up before the cameras rolled.
What was said
Page Six quoted the source as saying, “Two of the blokes who work on the production started going at it, and one of them ended up getting whacked in the face.” The same source added, “Everyone was just standing there shocked because it all suddenly erupted out of nowhere.” When asked about the incident, the source said James was “totally bemused” and noted, “They are used to violent scenes, but it is all acting. No one had expected a bust‑up before the cameras started rolling.”
How it came about
The fight broke out during preparations for a fishing‑scene shoot for the third season of “The Gentlemen,” which premiered on Netflix in March 2024 and saw its second season debut in September 2026. Netflix had previously confirmed the series’ renewal for a third season. The production’s location, West Wycombe Park House, is a historic estate in Buckinghamshire often used for filming.
Key facts
- A fist fight erupted on the set of Netflix’s ‘The Gentlemen’ during a fishing‑scene shoot at West Wycombe Park House in Buckinghamshire. (nypost.com)
- Two crew members were involved; one was hit in the face and suffered a cut lip. (nypost.com)
- Actor Theo James said he was “totally bemused” by the incident. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Fist fight erupts on ‘The Gentlemen’ set leaving Theo James ‘shocked’ after ‘all hell broke loose’: report”
