Meghan Markle’s Role in ‘The Gentlemen’ Dropped Amid Backlash

Meghan Markle will not be joining the cast of Guy Ritchie’s “The Gentlemen” series, according to royal biographer Tina Brown. The casting decision for the Netflix series was reversed due to intense backlash in the UK, making the situation untenable. Brown shared this update on her “Fresh Hell” Substack, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter on Saturday.

Brown, known for her bestselling works like “The Diana Chronicles” and “The Palace Papers,” highlighted the challenges Markle faces in her acting comeback within the UK. The news follows reports that Markle was in early discussions to be part of the third season of the British action-comedy series.

The potential role would have marked Markle’s return to acting since her transition to royal life in 2018, when she married Prince Harry. Since stepping back from royal duties, Markle has focused on various projects, including podcasting, lifestyle ventures, and philanthropy.

Royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner shared insights with Fox News Digital, suggesting that renewed interest in Markle’s acting career could overshadow Prince William and Kate’s media presence, potentially exacerbating existing tensions between the royal brothers.

Alongside discussions of her return to acting, it was revealed that Markle and Prince Harry are planning to relocate their family to England by month’s end, drawing further attention to their ongoing relationship with the royal family. The couple formed a deal with Netflix in 2020, resulting in projects like the docuseries “Harry & Meghan,” which critiques palace life.

Last year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed a “first-look” agreement with Netflix, perceived as a step down from their previous arrangement. Despite efforts to reconcile their public and personal lives, both Markle and Harry face complex dynamics with the royal establishment.