Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly looking at a return to full-time acting. The news comes as she and Prince Harry prepare to move back to the United Kingdom with their children. Several reports claim she is in early talks to join the cast of Guy Ritchie‘s popular Netflix series The Gentlemen. However, the story has taken a confusing turn. A royal biographer claims the offer has been withdrawn due to backlash in the UK. Other sources insist the discussions are still ongoing.
Meghan Markle in Talks for ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 3
According to multiple entertainment outlets, Meghan Markle is in the early stages of discussing a role in a potential third season of Guy Ritchie‘s crime drama. The news first came from a Deadline report, which stated that the former Suits actor had been “offered a role in an upcoming project based in the UK”. The Hollywood Reporter later confirmed that Markle was in “advanced discussions” for the part. PEOPLE magazine also learned that the Duchess was being eyed for a role in the series. If this happens, it would be her first major acting project since leaving Suits in 2018.
The BBC also reported that it understands the Duchess is in talks to return to acting with the series. However, the discussions are described as being in “very early stages”. They are also hypothetical because Netflix has not officially renewed the show for a third season yet. No specific character has been decided for Meghan Markle.
A source close to the situation told Page Six that there have been “inquiries in the entertainment space recently.” However, they stressed that “nothing is confirmed right now”. Another source added, “Something is being discussed, but it’s not solid”.
The Backlash and Claim of Withdrawn Offer
The situation became complicated over the weekend. Tina Brown, a former editor of Vanity Fair and a well-known royal biographer, made a strong claim. She wrote on her Substack column that the offer for Meghan Markle had been withdrawn. Brown stated, “I learned this morning that the casting of Meghan Markle in season 3 of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen has been withdrawn”. She attributed this decision to an “intense” backlash in the UK. Brown wrote that the backlash was so strong, “it became untenable to go forward”. She suggested this did not bode well for Meghan’s acting comeback in the UK.
This claim was picked up by many news outlets, including WION, Fox News, and the Independent. Reports suggested that the Duchess was dropped from consideration due to the public reaction. However, the story did not end there.
Conflicting Reports: ‘Nothing Has Changed’
Following Tina Brown’s claim, other sources came forward with a different story. An insider told news.com.au that as far as they are aware, “nothing has changed” and the discussions are going to continue. This suggests that despite the reported backlash, the talks between Meghan Markle and the production team are still active.
Some media outlets also reported that Netflix bosses were unaware of any potential offer. This has led to speculation that Markle may have only spoken directly with Guy Ritchie. There is also a theory that the news of the discussions was leaked to improve her acting credentials. A report from the Daily Mail quoted TV insiders who believe the early discussions were leaked for that purpose.
Meghan Markle’s Return to the UK and Acting History
The news of a possible acting return comes at the same time as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s planned move back to the UK. The couple and their children, Prince Archie (7) and Princess Lilibet (5), are expected to return by the end of August 2026. The children are enrolled to start at a British school in September. Reports suggest the potential acting role helped shape the timing of their move. The family plans to live in a private residence outside London.
Meghan Markle is best known for her role as Rachel Zane on the legal drama Suits*. She played the character for seven seasons from 2011 to 2018. She stepped away from acting after her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018. Since then, she has had a few minor appearances. She had a cameo as herself in the upcoming comedy Close Personal Friends, which stars Lily Collins and Brie Larson. She also appeared on MasterChef Australia as a guest judge.
About ‘The Gentlemen’ Series
The Gentlemen is a Netflix series created by Guy Ritchie. It is a spin-off of his 2019 film of the same name. The show follows Eddie Horniman (played by Theo James), an aristocrat who inherits his family estate. He soon discovers that the estate is connected to a criminal enterprise. The series also stars Kaya Scodelario, Ray Winstone, and Giancarlo Esposito.
The second season of The Gentlemen is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on September 3, 2026. This release is just weeks away. The potential third season, which Meghan Markle is reportedly in talks for, has not been officially announced by Netflix.
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