Meghan Markle in preliminary talks for Netflix crime drama role
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Meghan Markle held preliminary, exploratory talks about joining Guy Ritchie's Netflix crime drama "The Gentlemen" for a potential third season, Deadline reported, marking a possible return to acting for the Duchess of Sussex. Sources stressed the discussions were hypothetical, as the series had not yet been renewed for a third run and no specific role had been identified, though renewal was seen as likely given the show's second season, starring Theo James, was due to premiere on 3 September 2026.
The reported approach coincided with Markle and Prince Harry's announcement that they were returning to the UK for an extended stay after six years based in California, and would have built on the couple's existing first-look production deal with Netflix. Since relocating to the US in 2020, Markle had worked on Netflix's "Harry & Meghan" documentary and "With Love, Meghan", hosted the "Archetypes" podcast, made a guest appearance on "MasterChef Australia", and taken on a cameo in the Amazon MGM film "Close Personal Friends". No further developments emerged to confirm a deal, a specific role, or the show's renewal, leaving the reported talks unresolved as speculative interest at this stage.
- Markle reportedly explored a role in Netflix's "The Gentlemen" season three
- Talks were hypothetical; show not yet renewed, no role named
- Coincided with Markle and Harry's planned move back to the UK
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Meghan Markle, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020 to move to the United States with Prince Harry, is best known these days for lifestyle and documentary projects rather than acting, despite her earlier career as an actress on the US legal drama "Suits". She and Harry have a first-look deal with Netflix, which has already produced shows and podcasts featuring the couple, and any new acting role would build on that existing relationship.
"The Gentlemen" is a crime drama on Netflix created by British film-maker Guy Ritchie, spun off from his 2019 film of the same name. Its first season proved popular for the streamer, and a second season starring Theo James is due out shortly, though a third season has not yet been confirmed.
This story matters because it would mark Markle's first major scripted acting role since leaving "Suits" and stepping away from royal life, and it comes as she and Harry prepare to spend more time back in the UK. It also touches on the couple's broader effort to build a media and entertainment career in the years since leaving official royal duties.
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Originally published by Deadline as “Meghan Markle Eyed For Role In Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen’ Netflix Series – The Dish”.