Meghan Markle’s Reported Acting Comeback Suffers Major Setback Ahead of UK Comeback
Meghan Markle has suffered a major setback just hours after reports suggested she was preparing for a lucrative acting comeback in the UK. The Duchess was reportedly in advanced discussions to join the third season of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen.
Reports had linked the potential role to the Sussexes’ plans to spend more time in Britain, with Meghan allegedly preparing to balance her family life with a high-profile television project.
According to The Sun on Sunday, the role could have been worth more than £1 million, making it a potentially significant opportunity for the former Suits actress.
However, the reported deal has now been thrown into uncertainty after Tina Brown, the former editor of Tatler and Vanity Fair, claimed that the agreement was “off.”
Brown, who is known for her connections within American media and entertainment circles, reportedly suggested that public backlash had played a role in the alleged collapse of the proposed casting.
In a post shared online, Brown claimed that Meghan’s role in The Gentlemen was no longer going ahead and suggested that the reported reaction could create difficulties for the Duchess’s plans for an acting comeback in Britain.
The claim has not been officially confirmed by Netflix, the show’s producers or Meghan herself. Importantly, the role had reportedly never been formally announced, meaning the latest reports concern a project that was still in the discussion stage.
Meghan had reportedly been in advanced talks for the role, but negotiations do not necessarily guarantee that a deal will eventually be signed. The latest claim therefore leaves the situation unresolved.
The potential casting had generated considerable attention because it would have marked a return to scripted acting for Meghan following her departure from Suits and her decision to step away from senior royal duties with Prince Harry.
A source previously cited by The Sun claimed Meghan could have earned at least £1 million for the role, with the possibility of an even larger fee depending on the final agreement.
The source also suggested that signing Meghan would have been a major coup for the show’s bosses and could have justified paying what was described as a sizeable fee.
For Meghan, the reported collapse would represent a significant disappointment if the negotiations had indeed reached an advanced stage. It could also raise fresh questions about whether she will pursue more acting opportunities in Britain.
The situation comes as speculation continues about the Sussexes’ plans for a UK return. Meghan’s potential acting career could become another major part of the couple’s next chapter if she chooses to pursue television projects.
For now, however, there is no official confirmation that Meghan has lost the role, because there was never an official announcement that she had secured it. The reported setback therefore remains based on claims surrounding private negotiations.
Whether The Gentlemen deal is permanently off or could still change remains to be seen. Until Netflix or the production team confirms the situation, Meghan’s highly anticipated acting comeback remains surrounded by uncertainty.
