Meghan Markle is reportedly planning a return to acting as she prepares to relocate back to the United Kingdom with her husband, Prince Harry. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Markle is currently in advanced discussions to join Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen, which is set to film in the U.K. The role is being crafted for an unannounced third season, but details regarding the number of episodes she might appear in remain unclear. The second season of The Gentlemen is scheduled to premiere on September 3.
Sources indicate that Markle met Ritchie through mutual acquaintances. While additional details about her role are still pending, a request for comment from Netflix has yet to elicit a response.
Plans to Return to the UK
The news of Markle’s potential comeback to acting, first reported by Australian outlet News.com.au, surfaced just days after it was revealed that the couple is planning to move back across the pond. Their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, have reportedly been enrolled in a British school, set to begin in September. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to reside in a private home outside London, far from royal life.
Acting Role Influencing Move
Bringing further insight into this transition, senior entertainment reporter Bronte Coy shared on BBC Radio 4’s Today that the acting opportunity significantly influenced the couple’s decision to return to the U.K. “This is such a key part of the puzzle,” Coy explained. “When we heard that Harry and Meghan were moving here, and the kids were enrolled in school, everyone was asking, what is Meghan going to be doing?” She emphasized that the role is significant and that Markle is genuinely excited about it.
Markle’s Acting Background and Future
Markle has a notable history in acting, having starred in the popular series Suits for seven seasons before leaving in 2017 due to her engagement to Harry. With plans to become a working member of the British royal family at that time, her trajectory shifted after the couple’s marriage in 2018, leading them to step back from royal duties and relocate to California in 2020.
Despite their return to the U.K., the couple is expected to maintain their residence in California and another home in Portugal. Importantly, they do not plan to resume their royal obligations.
Uncertain Duration of Stay
Details regarding the duration of their stay in England remain undisclosed. However, a source close to the couple previously indicated to The Hollywood Reporter that their recent visit to the U.K. over the summer with family and friends was so enjoyable that they decided to extend their stay.
Moving Forward with Netflix
Following their move to California, the couple signed a deal with Netflix that resulted in various docuseries, including Harry & Meghan, Polo, and With Love, Meghan. However, this partnership was scaled down to a first-look deal a year ago, and it was announced in March that Netflix would be stepping back from its partnership with Markle’s lifestyle brand, As Ever.
As this new chapter unfolds, the entertainment world watches closely for Markle’s potential return to the screen, adding another layer to the evolving saga of the Sussexes.
