Meghan Markle‘s rumored role in The Gentlemen may not be as far-fetched as it seems. Despite reports of her husband’s strained relationship with Netflix, the Duchess of Sussex could still make her acting return on the show.
The action-comedy series is currently gearing up for its second season. With earlier reports suggesting that Markle’s potential Season 3 acting comeback was in jeopardy, a new report from Variety says that her name was indeed mentioned during a brainstorming session.
According to the report, Guy Ritchie mentioned Markle’s name while discussing ideas for the show. However, it did not lead to any formal talks or negotiations. The report also speculates that Markle may have heard about Ritchie’s suggestion through other channels, although the source was unaware of any direct conversation between the two. Another possibility is that the information could have reached her through WME, which also represents Ritchie.
Meghan Markle’s potential The Gentlemen role may still be possible
Several rumors have surrounded Markle’s potential connection to The Gentlemen. To begin with, this wouldn’t be the first time Ritchie has made an unconventional casting choice. He has previously worked with soccer player Vinnie Jones and Love Island UK host Maya Jama.
A source close to the situation told Variety that they would not be surprised if Markle’s agent had helped fuel the speculation, as the agent has been trying to make the public more comfortable with Markle’s return to acting. The theory is partly supported by the fact that, despite the rumors, Markle’s representatives did not publicly clarify the matter.
The source also revealed that because no role had officially been offered to her, there was no reason to respond to the reported “backlash,” as had been reported by several outlets. In fact, they were unaware of any backlash over the matter. While Markle has faced controversy, particularly in the UK, the source said, “I wouldn’t rule out it happening,” regarding the possibility of Markle being cast in Season 3 or even a later season.
Originally reported by Anuraag Chatterjee on ComingSoon.net.
