Meghan Markle did not uproot family for career, says source amid The Gentlemen drama

Meghan Markle’s possible return to acting has sparked intense speculation, but a source close to the Duchess of Sussex has pushed back against claims that her family’s move to the UK was driven by her career.

Meghan and Prince Harry recently returned to Britain with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, after spending several years living in California. The timing fueled reports that Meghan’s potential acting role in The Gentlemen was a major reason behind the family’s decision.

However, a source close to Meghan reportedly dismissed that idea, saying there was no chance the couple would uproot their family for a single television role. The source emphasized that their decision involved broader family considerations rather than Meghan’s acting career alone. (The News International⁠)

The speculation began after reports emerged that Meghan was in discussions to join the third season of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix crime-comedy series The Gentlemen. The potential role would mark a significant return to scripted television for Meghan, who became widely known for playing Rachel Zane in Suits.

Meghan left Suits in 2017 before marrying Prince Harry the following year. Since stepping away from acting, she has focused on royal duties, charitable work and various media projects. Her possible appearance in The Gentlemen therefore attracted considerable attention.

At one point, reports suggested that the casting had been withdrawn following backlash in Britain. Former Vanity Fair and New Yorker editor Tina Brown claimed the reaction had become too intense for the project to move forward. (The Guardian⁠)

Yet the situation has remained unclear. Other reports have indicated that Meghan’s involvement was never finalized and that discussions could still be ongoing. A Netflix executive also gave a cryptic response when asked about the casting speculation, adding further uncertainty around the actress’s potential comeback. (The Daily Beast⁠)

For Meghan, the possible role would represent a major shift. Rather than simply returning to the entertainment industry behind the scenes, taking on a scripted acting role would put her back in front of the camera for the first substantial time since Suits.

Still, industry insiders have warned that casting Meghan could be both an opportunity and a risk. Her enormous global profile could attract viewers and generate publicity, but it could also bring intense media attention to the production. (Sky News⁠)

For now, Meghan’s acting future remains uncertain. While The Gentlemen has created plenty of headlines, sources insist that her family’s return to Britain should not be viewed simply as a career move. Whether Meghan ultimately appears in the series—or chooses another acting project—her potential comeback is already one of Hollywood’s most closely watched stories.