Theo James Calls Meghan Markle ‘The Gentlemen’ Casting Rumors Pure Nonsense

Don't get your hopes up for a royal television comeback just yet. Theo James has officially poured cold water on internet speculation linking Meghan Markle to Netflix’s hit crime series *The Gentlemen*. Rumors began swirling after reports claimed the Duchess of Sussex was in preliminary discussions to join the third installment of Guy Ritchie’s popular spin-off show. The buzz coincided with recent chatter surrounding Markle and Prince Harry relocating back across the Atlantic, with several entertainment outlets suggesting the move was timed to coincide with her relaunching her screen acting career. ## Is Meghan Markle Joining The Gentlemen Season 3? When pressed about the potential high-profile casting during a profile with *Town & Country*, James initially cracked a joke about a completely different member of the British royal family. The actor quipped that Prince Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, was actually the person boarding the project to play his primary love interest on screen. After having his fun, James cleared up the situation regarding the former *Suits* star directly. He shut down the casting whispers completely, labeling the persistent news reports as pure nonsense. Although reports from trade publications like Deadline had indicated early talks might have occurred for the third season, the leading man indicated there is no truth to her actual involvement. ## What Is Next For The Gentlemen On Netflix? Instead of getting bogged down in casting gossip, James insisted that his full attention remains on promoting the show's imminent second season, which hits the streaming service this Thursday. The high-octane series, which adapted Ritchie’s 2019 feature film into a serialized television universe, has proved to be one of Netflix's standout British hits. Netflix has already given the green light for a third season, giving the creative team plenty of runway. Looking ahead to future episodes, James shared that the creators plan to broaden the scope of the series significantly. He noted that upcoming storylines will venture into brand-new locations and push the characters into uncharted territory, even if those adventures won't include a real-life Duchess on the call sheet. For now, James emphasized that keeping audience attention focused on the present storyline matters far more than indulging in unverified casting rumors for episodes that haven't even filmed yet.