Check out the hilariously 'edgy' posters for Netflix's The Gentlemen
They're bordering on parody.
Guy Ritchie's 2019 movie The Gentlemen is finally getting a sequel – well, a Netflix series spinoff. Announcing the series release date, a collection of promotional posters have been released, teasing the series' star-studded cast.
2024 has brought us some stunning film posters, but Ritchie's slew of edgy posters may be a little on the nose in comparison with their questionable copy and brooding aesthetic. Whether or not you're a fan of the garish hyper-masculine poster design, it's undoubtedly a stylised promo that captures Ritchie's signature style.
The main promotional poster features a moody group shot of the series' main characters suited and booted in typical smart English style. The dark tones of the plush background create a gloomy backdrop, accentuated by the brightly lit foreground characters sporting stony-faced looks. The simple bold typography compliments the composition, giving the poster a straightforward style.
While the main poster is fairly inoffensive in design, the individual character posters are a little overt. With copy reading "good breed bad deeds" and "sharp suits sharper knives", there's a sense of novelty to the posters. Paired with painfully alpha male character shots, the copy serves to make the overall posters almost parody-like. While Ritchie's larger-than-life characters are a unique feature in his films, the posters almost reduce them to caricatures.
Theo JamesGiancarlo EspositoKaya ScodelarioDaniel IngsVinnie JonesJoely RichardsonThe Gentlemen, a Guy Ritchie series, premieres March 7. pic.twitter.com/DpM91i1cwVFebruary 12, 2024
For more upcoming movie news, take a look at the Wicked poster that has a strange design detail. If you're after some stunning poster design inspiration, take a look at the gorgeous Tenet rerelease poster.
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Natalie is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. A recent English Literature graduate, Natalie enjoys covering the lighter side of the news and brings a fresh and fun take to her articles. Outside of work (if she’s not glued to her phone), she loves all things music and enjoys singing sweet folky tunes.