Meghan Eyes Netflix Comeback in Guy Ritchie's Hit Series The Gentlemen

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly in early discussions to return to acting with a role in the Netflix series The Gentlemen, according to the BBC. If these talks lead to a deal, it would mark Meghan's first major acting role since she married Prince Harry in 2018. The Gentlemen is a comedy series created by Guy Ritchie, focusing on a duke who unexpectedly becomes a drug baron. The show stars Theo James and has previously featured actors like Hugh Bonneville and Vinnie Jones. Much of the series has been filmed in the Cotswolds, an area in England where Harry and Meghan are rumored to be considering a new home as they prepare to return to the UK later this month.

Before her marriage, Meghan was best known for her role as Rachel Zane in the American legal drama Suits, where she appeared for seven seasons. She left acting after her wedding, saying she saw it as the start of a new chapter rather than a loss. Recently, Meghan made a brief return to acting with a cameo as herself in the upcoming comedy Close Personal Friends, which stars Lily Collins and Brie Larson. If she takes on a role in The Gentlemen, it could be a lucrative move, especially as she also aims to expand her US-based lifestyle and cooking brand, As Ever, to a global audience.

The news of Meghan's possible return to acting comes as she and Prince Harry plan to relocate from the US to a private residence outside London. Their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are set to start at a British school in September. There are no current plans for either Meghan or Harry to resume their official royal duties. Their move follows a recent visit to King Charles III at his Highgrove home, marking the first time in over four years that the King saw his grandchildren. The couple's return to the UK has also raised questions about their security arrangements, as their publicly funded protection was reduced when they stepped back from royal duties in 2020. Now, the Royal and VIP Executive Committee will need to review their security needs as they settle back in the UK.