Meghan Markle Reportedly in Talks to Join Netflix's 'The Gentlemen' Amid Her Family's UK Return This Fall

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly in discussions to return to acting with a role in Netflix's crime comedy series "The Gentlemen," according to multiple outlets, marking a potential return to the profession she stepped away from after marrying Prince Harry in 2018.

Deadline was first to report Markle's potential involvement in the series, created by British filmmaker Guy Ritchie and based on his 2019 film of the same name. According to the outlet, the talks remain in "very early stages" and are still considered "hypothetical," in part because "The Gentlemen" has not yet been officially renewed for a third season by Netflix, citing unnamed sources familiar with the discussions.

The Hollywood Reporter offered additional detail on the state of negotiations, describing Markle as being in "advanced discussions" to join the series' cast, according to TVLine's coverage of that report. TVLine noted that the role currently being considered is still in the writing process, and that no specific details about the character have been released publicly. The outlet also reported that Markle met series creator Guy Ritchie "through mutual acquaintances," according to The Hollywood Reporter's sourcing.

A source close to the family offered a more cautious characterization of where things currently stand, telling HELLO! magazine that Markle's return to acting remains under consideration rather than confirmed. "There have been inquiries in the entertainment space recently and things that she is considering but nothing is firm yet," the source said.

"The Gentlemen" debuted on Netflix in March 2024 and stars Theo James as Eddie Horniman, a former army captain who unexpectedly inherits his late father's estate, along with the sprawling criminal enterprise that comes attached to it. The series also features Kaya Scodelario as crime boss Susie and Ray Winstone as Susie's imprisoned father, Bobby. The show's second season is scheduled to premiere Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, with all eight episodes releasing simultaneously, according to TVLine.

The reported talks come as Markle and Harry prepare for a significant relocation. According to multiple outlets, the couple is planning an extended stay in the United Kingdom with their two children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, who are expected to be enrolled in school in Britain this fall. E! News reported that the move is not intended to be permanent, and that the family is retaining both their Montecito, California, estate and a separate vacation property in Portugal even as they relocate temporarily to Britain.

Some reports have suggested a direct connection between Markle's potential acting role and the family's decision to return to the UK. According to TVLine, certain reports have characterized the possible role on "The Gentlemen," which films in England, as "a key part of the puzzle" behind the couple's broader relocation plans, though that characterization has not been formally confirmed by Markle, Harry or their representatives.

Markle's best-known acting role remains Rachel Zane, a paralegal-turned-attorney she played across seven seasons of the USA Network legal drama "Suits." She has not taken on an acting role since marrying Harry in 2018 in a ceremony at St George's Chapel in Windsor. At the time, she told the BBC the marriage marked the beginning of a "new chapter" in her life. Beyond "Suits," her earlier film credits included the comedy "Horrible Bosses," the romantic drama "Remember Me," and several Hallmark television movies.

Markle addressed the question of a potential return to acting directly in a 2022 interview with Variety, where she appeared to firmly rule out the possibility at the time. "I guess never say never," Markle told Variety, "but my intention is to absolutely not."

Despite stepping back from scripted acting, Markle has remained an active on-screen presence in other formats since leaving the industry. She and Harry launched a production company, Archewell Productions, and signed a content partnership with Netflix following their departure from royal duties. Through that partnership, Markle released the 2022 docuseries "Harry & Meghan," and more recently produced and starred in "With Love, Meghan," an eight-episode lifestyle and cooking series that premiered on Netflix in January 2025. In the trailer for that series, Markle described her creative approach to the show. "I've always loved taking something pretty ordinary and elevating it," she said. Netflix described the series as one that "reimagines the genre of lifestyle programming, blending practical how-to's and candid conversation with friends, new and old," featuring guest appearances from figures including chef Roy Choi, actress and comedian Mindy Kaling, and chef Alice Waters.

Markle's continued visibility in the entertainment industry was further underscored earlier this summer when "With Love, Meghan" earned her first-ever Daytime Emmy nomination, in the Outstanding Lifestyle Program category, announced July 14 ahead of the 2026 award show.

Neither Guy Ritchie nor a representative for Netflix has publicly confirmed Markle's involvement in "The Gentlemen," and multiple outlets covering the story, including ComingSoon, cautioned readers to treat the reports as speculative given the early and unconfirmed nature of the discussions. As of this report, "The Gentlemen" also has not been officially renewed by Netflix for a third season, meaning any role for Markle would remain contingent on that broader renewal decision being finalized.

The reported talks arrive roughly a month after Harry, Markle and their children met privately with King Charles III and Queen Camilla, in what Buckingham Palace described as a private family visit. Harry has also made additional visits to London in recent months, including one tied to ongoing legal proceedings. As the couple prepares for their broader return to the UK in the coming weeks, further details regarding both the family's relocation and any potential formal announcement regarding Markle's involvement in "The Gentlemen" are expected to emerge as negotiations, if they continue, move beyond their current early stage.