Meghan Markle will not appear in Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen,’ as reported by royal biographer Tina Brown. Brown revealed that the casting decision for Meghan Markle in season 3 of the Netflix series ‘The Gentlemen’ was rescinded due to intense backlash in the UK. The decision suggests challenges for Markle’s acting return in the UK.
Tina Brown, a former editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair and the New Yorker, shared her insights on her ‘Fresh Hell’ Substack. Brown is also known for her best-selling books, including ‘The Diana Chronicles’ and ‘The Palace Papers: Inside the House of Windsor – the Truth and the Turmoil.’
Meghan Markle’s potential role in Guy Ritchie’s series has been withdrawn.
Meghan was reportedly in discussions to join the third season of the British action-comedy Netflix series, which had not been officially announced yet. If accepted, it would have marked her first acting endeavor since her marriage to Prince Harry and entry into the royal family in 2018.
The duchess has been involved in various projects after stepping back from royal duties in 2020. These include streaming, podcasting, lifestyle ventures, and philanthropy. Markle hasn’t returned to acting since leaving the show ‘Suits’ in 2018.
Royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner shared with Fox News Digital that attention to Markle’s acting career and the couple’s charitable endeavors might cause media overshadowing of William and Kate, potentially adding tension to the brotherly relationship.
News of Meghan considering acting surfaced amid revelations about her and Harry’s plans to relocate to England before the month’s end. They signed a Netflix deal for several projects after moving to California in 2020. This deal included the successful docuseries ‘Harry & Meghan,’ which critiqued the palace.
The Sussexes entered a ‘first-look’ agreement with Netflix last year, seen by experts as a downgrade from their previous arrangement. Attempts to reach Archewell and Brown for comments did not yield responses.
Fox News’ entertainment news team, including Stephanie Nolasco, Ashley Papa, and Lauryn Overhultz, contributed to this report. Brie Stimson, based in Los Angeles, covered entertainment and breaking news for Fox News Digital.