Meghan’s
casting in The Gentlemen reportedly withdrawn
Meghan
Markle's rumored casting in the third season of Guy Ritchie's Netflix series The
Gentlemen has reportedly been withdrawn following intense public backlash
in the United Kingdom.
The Backlash
and Withdrawal
The news of
her potential acting comeback broke just 24 hours prior, with reports
indicating she was in early, advanced discussions to join the hit drama series.
However, prominent journalist and former editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair
and The New Yorker, Tina Brown, revealed on her Substack column Fresh
Hell that the decision was abruptly reversed.
Tina Brown
wrote: “I learned this morning that the casting of Meghan Markle in season 3
of Guy Ritchie's Netflix series The Gentlemen has been withdrawn. The backlash
in the UK was so intense, it became untenable to go forward.” -- [Forbes].
Representatives
for the Duchess of Sussex, Netflix, and the talent agency WME (which represents
both Markle and Ritchie) have declined to issue an official comment regarding
the abrupt cancellation.
Context
of the UK Return
The casting
controversy coincides with reports that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are
planning an imminent move from California back to the United Kingdom. The Duke
and Duchess of Sussex, alongside their children Prince Archie and Princess
Lilibet, are reportedly relocating to a private property outside London. Acting
opportunities like The Gentlemen were widely considered a primary
driving force behind her sudden desire to return to the British entertainment
landscape.
Career
Impact
Before
marrying Prince Harry in 2018, Meghan was best known for her multi-season role
as Rachel Zane on the legal drama Suits. The collapse of this
high-profile Netflix deal signals immediate friction for her post-royal career
re-entry. Observers note that this development could complicate future British
television aspirations for the Duchess.
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