Meghan Markle’s potential return to scripted acting has reportedly been a topic of discussion between her and Prince Harry for some time, as the couple begin a new chapter in the U.K.
August 31, 2026: Meghan Markle may be preparing to return to the career that first made her a household name. The Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry have reportedly been discussing her potential return to acting for some time, with the possibility becoming more relevant as the couple and their children begin spending an extended period in the U.K.
Meghan, who became internationally known for playing Rachel Zane on Suits, stepped away from acting around the time of her engagement to Harry. Now, nearly a decade later, reports suggest the actress is considering a significant scripted role, although no deal has been publicly confirmed.
The most closely watched possibility is a potential role in Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen. Netflix has renewed the show for a third season, but Meghan’s casting remains unconfirmed.
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Meghan and Harry Have Reportedly Discussed Her Acting Comeback
According to PEOPLE, sources say Meghan and Harry had been discussing the possibility of her returning to acting before an opportunity emerged.
The development comes as the couple begins a new chapter in Britain. Meghan and Harry, along with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, recently moved back to the U.K. after spending several years in California.
The potential acting opportunity is reportedly one factor in the family’s decision to spend more time in Britain, where The Gentlemen is filmed.
However, it is important to distinguish between discussions and a confirmed casting announcement. Meghan has not publicly confirmed that she has accepted a role in the series, and Netflix has not announced her as part of the cast.
Meghan Markle’s Possible Role in The Gentlemen
The project generating the most attention is Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen.
The series is a television spin-off of Ritchie’s 2019 film of the same name and stars Theo James as Eddie Horniman, a man who unexpectedly inherits an aristocratic estate and discovers that it is connected to a massive cannabis operation.
Reports initially suggested Meghan was in advanced discussions for a role in a potential third season. Later reports claimed the situation had changed, but PEOPLE subsequently reported that discussions were still ongoing.
Netflix has now renewed The Gentlemen for Season 3, further fueling speculation about Meghan’s possible involvement.
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Netflix Gives a Cryptic Response to the Casting Rumors
The speculation received another boost when Netflix’s U.K. scripted chief, Manda Levin, was asked about Meghan’s reported involvement in The Gentlemen at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
Her response was brief but intriguing: “All bets are off.”
The comment did not confirm Meghan’s casting, but it also did not completely shut down the possibility.
For now, the situation remains fluid.
Reports indicate that conversations are still taking place, but there is no publicly announced contract or confirmed character for Meghan.
Meghan Previously Said She Was Done With Acting
A return to scripted television would represent a major change from Meghan’s previous position on acting.
In a 2022 interview with Variety, Meghan said she did not expect to return to the profession, explaining that her intention was “absolutely not” to go back to acting.
At the time, Meghan had already stepped away from her role as Rachel Zane on Suits and had spent several years transitioning into royal life and later media and entrepreneurial projects.
Her potential return therefore marks a significant shift.
It also comes at a time when Suits has experienced renewed popularity through streaming, introducing Meghan’s pre-royal acting career to a new generation of viewers.
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Meghan Has Already Returned to the Screen
Although Meghan has not taken on a full scripted television role since leaving Suits, she has already begun appearing on screen again.
She filmed a cameo as herself in the upcoming comedy Close Personal Friends, which stars Lily Collins, Brie Larson, Jack Quaid and Henry Golding.
That appearance is different from taking on a fictional character in a television series, but it nevertheless represents her first major return to filmed entertainment since stepping away from acting.
A role in The Gentlemen would therefore be a considerably bigger comeback.
Why the U.K. Move Matters to Meghan’s Acting Plans
The timing of the potential acting return is particularly interesting because of the Sussexes’ move back to Britain.
Meghan and Harry have reportedly returned to the U.K. for an extended period with Archie and Lilibet. Their children are also expected to attend school in Britain during the new academic term.
For Meghan, being based closer to the British television and film industry could make U.K.-based productions easier to pursue.
The Gentlemen is particularly relevant because it is set in England and filmed in the U.K., making it a potentially convenient project if Meghan continues spending significant time there.
Still, the couple’s reasons for returning to Britain extend beyond Meghan’s career. Reports have also highlighted their children’s education and Harry’s desire to spend more time in his home country.
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Prince Harry Has Reportedly Supported the Idea
According to reports surrounding Meghan’s potential return, Harry has been supportive of her professional ambitions.
The couple have continued working together on media projects since stepping back from their senior royal roles in 2020, including their multi-year relationship with Netflix.
Their professional partnership has therefore already established a precedent for supporting each other’s creative interests.
A return to acting would nevertheless be Meghan’s most direct step back into her original entertainment career since she left Suits.
Meghan’s Career Has Changed Dramatically Since Suits
Meghan’s career today looks very different from the one she had before meeting Harry.
She spent seven seasons playing Rachel Zane on Suits, appearing alongside Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams and Sarah Rafferty. She left the series in 2017 before marrying Harry in 2018.
After stepping away from royal duties, Meghan moved into documentary production, podcasting, lifestyle content and entrepreneurship.
She launched the Netflix documentary series Harry & Meghan with Harry, followed by projects including With Love, Meghan. She also launched her lifestyle brand, As Ever.
A return to acting would therefore add another major dimension to a career that has already undergone several transformations.
What Happens Next?
For now, Meghan’s acting future remains unconfirmed.
The reports surrounding The Gentlemen have changed several times, with some suggesting that the opportunity was no longer moving forward while later reports indicated that discussions remained active.
That makes it too early to describe Meghan as officially returning to the series.
What is clearer is that she appears to be open to acting again, something she previously seemed to rule out.
If the right role comes together, Meghan could soon be returning to the type of work that launched her career before she became a member of the British royal family.
HOLR has the latest news on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as the couple begin their new chapter in the U.K. and Meghan’s potential return to acting continues to develop.
FAQs
Is Meghan Markle returning to acting?
Meghan Markle is reportedly considering a return to scripted acting. She is reportedly in discussions about a potential role in the Netflix series The Gentlemen, although no casting deal has been publicly confirmed.
Is Meghan Markle joining The Gentlemen?
Meghan has reportedly been in discussions about joining Season 3 of The Gentlemen. However, her casting has not been officially confirmed by Netflix, and reports about the status of the negotiations have varied.
What did Meghan Markle say about returning to acting?
In 2022, Meghan told Variety that she did not intend to return to acting. Her reported interest in a new scripted role represents a change from that position.
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