Meghan Markle's Role in Netflix's 'The Gentlemen' Withdrawn After UK Backlash
Meghan Markle's possible return to acting in Guy Ritchie's Netflix show 'The Gentlemen' has been scrapped following significant backlash in the UK. On Friday, it was reported that she was in preliminary discussions for the third season, which has not yet been confirmed by Netflix. However, on Saturday, Tina Brown disclosed in her Substack column 'Fresh Hell' that the negative response made it impossible to move forward. This development comes after Prince Harry and Markle announced their relocation back to the UK after six years in Hollywood, during which they secured a $100 million deal with Netflix. Markle has been involved in over 30 acting projects since 2002, including the notable series 'Suits' (2011-2018). They wed on May 19, 2018, and share two children.
Key facts
- Meghan Markle's casting in Netflix's 'The Gentlemen' Season 3 has been withdrawn.
- The withdrawal follows intense backlash in the UK, as reported by Tina Brown.
- Markle was in early talks to join the series, which has not been renewed by Netflix.
- The news broke on Friday via News.com.au and Deadline.
- Prince Harry and Markle announced plans to leave Hollywood and return to the UK.
- Netflix did not renew their $100 million deal with Markle and Prince Harry in 2026.
- Markle's acting career includes 'Suits' (108 episodes, 2011-2018) and other projects since 2002.
- The Gentlemen Season 1 premiered in 2024; Season 2 is expected in the fall.
Entities
Artists
- Meghan Markle
- Guy Ritchie
- Theo James
- Gabriel Macht
- Patrick J. Adams
- Tina Brown
- Prince Harry
- Princess Lilibet
- Prince Archie
- Sarah Ferguson
Institutions
- Netflix
- The New Yorker
- Vanity Fair
- Substack
- News.com.au
- Deadline
- Town & Country Magazine
- New Yorker
Locations
- United Kingdom
- Hollywood
- Australia