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BACK TO ACTING? Meghan Markle Eyed for Major Role in Netflix's 'The Gentlemen'

The Duchess of Sussex has reportedly held early discussions to join Guy Ritchie's hit streaming series.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

The Duchess of Sussex might be dusting off her call sheet. Rumors are swirling that Meghan Markle is preparing for a blockbuster return to scripted television, and she could be teaming up with one of Hollywood's premier action directors to make it happen. According to a fresh report from Deadline, the former *Suits* star has held preliminary discussions regarding a role in Guy Ritchie’s acclaimed Netflix series, *The Gentlemen*. Word began circulating that Markle was actively looking at a high-profile UK-based project, and the streaming hit appears to be the leading contender. ## Is Meghan Markle returning to acting? If the deal goes through, it would mark Markle’s first major acting gig since stepping away from the camera in 2017. Pop culture fans best remember her as ambitious paralegal-turned-lawyer Rachel Zane on USA Network's hit legal drama *Suits*. She famously exited the series ahead of her high-profile 2018 royal wedding to Prince Harry. Since stepping down as senior working royals in 2020 and relocating to California, the Sussexes have focused primarily on unscripted content, lifestyle branding, and podcasts through Archewell Productions. However, jumping onto a narrative streaming project would signal a dramatic pivot right back to her Hollywood roots. ## Will Meghan Markle be in The Gentlemen Season 2? At this stage, conversations are strictly preliminary. There is no confirmation that a deal has been finalized, and neither Netflix nor Markle's team have issued formal announcements regarding her potential casting. Plunging into Guy Ritchie's stylized British crime universe would be a bold, headline-grabbing move. The streaming series, which spun off from Ritchie's 2019 feature film of the same name, won over audiences with its sharp wit and star-studded ensemble. Landing a role in the show would put Markle squarely back in the global entertainment spotlight. For now, industry watchers are keeping a close eye on the British production. Whether she lands a surprise cameo or takes on a full recurring character arc, one thing is certain: any screen comeback by the Duchess will guarantee massive streaming numbers and endless headlines.

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