Meghan Markle in Talks for Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 3
Meghan Markle’s return to the limelight has been gaining momentum in recent weeks, especially with the news of her and Prince Harry’s return to the U.K. after six years in California. With school enrollments for their children and whispers of a potential acting comeback, the Duchess of Sussex has once again become a hot topic in entertainment circles, and not for the reasons many anticipated.
The buzz surrounding her comeback has become more focused. Earlier reports hinted that Meghan had received an offer for a role in an undisclosed U.K.-based project, and speculation about its nature has only intensified.
According to Deadline, Meghan Markle is currently in preliminary discussions to join Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen‘ for Season 3. The exclusive report from Deadline indicates that the former ‘Suits’ star has had initial conversations about joining the Netflix crime series, although it is important to note that these talks are still in the early stages and remain speculative, as ‘The Gentlemen’ has yet to be officially renewed for a third season, and no specific role has been defined.
The timing aligns almost perfectly with the family’s plans to relocate. Following the announcement on Wednesday that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are moving back to England after their time in California, Australian outlet News.com.au reported on Friday that Meghan had been “offered a role in an upcoming project based in the U.K.,” a claim that sources close to the couple have not denied. Insiders have suggested that this offer is one of the key factors influencing their decision to return across the Atlantic.
A potential collaboration with Guy Ritchie would represent a significant moment in Meghan’s acting journey. She departed from ‘Suits,’ where she portrayed paralegal Rachel Zane for over 100 episodes, back in 2018 to marry Prince Harry, and has largely stepped away from scripted roles since then. Her only recent acting credit is a brief cameo in the Amazon MGM Studios film ‘Close Personal Friends,’ featuring Brie Larson, Lily Collins, Jack Quaid, and Henry Golding, which marked her return to acting after an eight-year hiatus.
‘The Gentlemen’ has emerged as one of Netflix’s notable crime-drama successes since its debut in 2024, with Season 2 set to premiere just as this casting speculation arises. The new season, debuting on September 3, continues the story of Eddie Horniman and Susie Glass one year after they joined forces to manage Bobby’s criminal empire, as they strive to expand their operations amidst Bobby’s increasingly erratic decisions. Season 2 shifts much of the action from the hidden cannabis farm beneath Halstead to lakeside villas in Italy, where Eddie and Susie aim to establish a new, discreet foothold.
The returning cast features Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Ray Winstone, Joely Richardson, and Vinnie Jones, along with newcomers Hugh Bonneville, Giancarlo Esposito, and boxer Chris Eubank Jr. making his acting debut. With such a robust ensemble already in place, any involvement from Meghan in Season 3 would add to a cast that has expanded significantly since the show’s initial season.
For now, Meghan’s potential participation remains unofficial, dependent on a renewal that has yet to occur, and without a defined role. However, with the relocation, the earlier reports of an acting offer, and now this specific connection to Guy Ritchie, the situation is developing in a way that has fans eagerly awaiting Netflix’s decision following the release of Season 2.
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