The Duchess of Sussex is in preliminary discussions to make her acting return in the third season of Guy Ritchie’s hit Netflix series The Gentlemen, according to Variety and Deadline. While the streaming platform has yet to officially greenlight a third instalment, a source told Deadline that Meghan has engaged in early talks for a role, though a specific character has not yet been identified and no formal contract is in place.
Talks for The Gentlemen Season 3
According to Variety, the discussions arrive as Netflix prepares for the future of the crime comedy spin-off, which is based on Ritchie’s 2019 film of the same name. A show insider told the Daily Mail that casting is currently underway, with crew bookings targeting a production start in autumn. The Gentlemen proved to be a major viewership draw for Netflix in 2024, pulling in millions of views in its first four weeks. The upcoming second season is scheduled to premiere in September, featuring returning cast members Theo James and Kaya Scodelario alongside Love Island host Maya Jama.
Timing of the UK Relocation
According to the Daily Mail, the casting reports surfaced shortly after news broke that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are preparing to relocate to the UK after living in the United States for six years. The couple is understood to be returning for an extended stay in September, with their children, Archie and Lilibet, reportedly enrolled at a British school. Sources cited by the Daily Mail indicate the family will reside in a non-royal residence, and King Charles has maintained that their status as non-working members of the Royal Family will remain unchanged.
Acting Background and Recent Projects
Meghan’s best-known television role was as Rachel Zane in the legal drama Suits, a character she played for seven seasons before announcing her retirement from acting eight years ago. Her small-screen credits also include guest appearances in CSI: NY and 90210, alongside lead roles in Hallmark movies such as When Sparks Fly and Dater’s Handbook. On the film side, she appeared in the 2011 comedy Horrible Bosses and the 2015 crime thriller Anti-Social, and recently filmed a cameo playing herself in the Amazon comedy Close Personal Friends alongside Brie Larson and Jack Quaid.
In 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan signed a multi-year deal with Netflix worth a reported $100m, which was renewed last year. Under that partnership, Meghan released the lifestyle series With Love, Meghan, which drew a one-star review from the Guardian’s Chitra Ramaswamy, who described it as “toe-curling stuff.” In a 2022 interview, Meghan stated that a return to acting was unlikely, telling Interview magazine, “I’m done. I guess never say never, but my intention is to absolutely not.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meghan Markle officially cast in The Gentlemen?
No. According to Variety and Deadline, Meghan is only in early, preliminary discussions for the third season, and no contract has been finalized.
Has Netflix renewed The Gentlemen for a third season?
According to Deadline and Variety, the third season has not yet received an official greenlight from Netflix.
What was Meghan Markle’s most famous acting role?
Meghan played Rachel Zane in the legal drama series Suits for seven seasons.
Did you know?
The original 2019 film version of The Gentlemen grossed a significant total at the box office against a reported production budget, according to box office data reported by the Daily Mail.