An expert has delivered a brutal three-word verdict on Meghan Markle and Netflix’s partnership. The news comes amid reports of the Duchess of Sussex’s strained ties with the media giant. Ari Emanuel reportedly stopped personally handling her account, although his agency, WME, continues to represent her and Archewell.
Expert suggests Meghan Markle and Netflix’s relationship is ‘in the toilet’
According to a royal commentator, one key detail suggests that Meghan Markle‘s relationship with one of her biggest allies has completely gone “in the toilet.” The statement follows reports that the “Suits” star was being considered for a role in the third season of Netflix’s action-comedy “The Gentlemen.” However, the show’s creator, writer, and director, Guy Ritchie, reportedly dismissed the possibility, saying “not a chance.” Earlier reports described the discussions as preliminary, with no formal offer or finalized deal confirmed.
Weighing in, Daily Express columnist and Royals Unscripted co-star Carole Malone said that the situation points to a breakdown in relations between the Duchess and Netflix. She noted, “When that story first broke that she might be in The Gentlemen, team Sussex didn’t actually deny that, did they? There was no great big denial on it. And it actually looked good for Meghan, I think.”
However, the host argued Netflix’s refusal to cast her was a major blow. She explained the platform would have stepped in if future projects were planned. In her view, Netflix would have publicly backed Meghan and protected her reputation if upcoming projects were planned. Malone argued that the platform did the opposite, claiming it “slated her and backed Guy Ritchie.” She added, “That tells me the relationship is in the toilet.”
As for Meghan Markle’s point of view, sources close to her have offered a different explanation. An insider told The Telegraph her circle believed she was used to generate publicity for the second season. They called it a classic marketing move, inviting a famous name to read before leaking casting talks. However, a source close to the production pushed back against the suggestion, telling The Times that the show was “not a show in need of stunt casting.”
