Meghan Markle Reportedly Missed Out on a Role in Guy Ritchie’s Netflix Drama

Meghan Markle reportedly spoke with the casting director for Netflix’s The Gentlemen, but the former Suits star never received a formal offer to appear in the series. A report by RadarOnline.com says that people connected with the production were wary of bringing her on board. According to the outlet, cast members feared Markle’s involvement could disrupt the show’s production. One unnamed insider reportedly said that people on the series did not want her near the set, arguing that the production already had its own identity and did not need the attention surrounding the Duchess of Sussex. The report claims that concerns were less about Markle’s acting ability than about what sources described as the potential demands surrounding her involvement. An unnamed source cited security, requests and publicity as possible complications, while another reportedly said the show’s team did not want to risk its success. RadarOnline.com also characterized the potential role as a possible Hollywood comeback for Markle. The outlet, however, did not report that she was formally offered a part or that she turned one down; its account says she had a conversation with the casting director and that no offer followed. Markle played Rachel Zane on Suits from 2011 to 2018, appearing through the show’s seventh season. Her final episode aired in April 2018, a few weeks before she married Prince Harry. The Gentlemen is a Netflix series created by Guy Ritchie. The claims about the casting discussions and the cast’s alleged concerns come from unnamed sources cited by RadarOnline.com. The article does not identify the cast members involved or provide a response from Markle or the show’s representatives.