Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly in discussions to take on a role in Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen, according to multiple outlets including RTE.ie and the BBC.
The reports, published on Saturday, August 22, 2026, indicate that talks are ongoing, though no formal agreement has been confirmed. RTE.ie first flagged the potential casting, with the BBC adding that it understands Meghan is in negotiations for the show. The Guardian also noted the reports, describing the move as a possible return to acting for the former Suits star.
The Gentlemen is a television adaptation of Ritchie’s 2019 film of the same name, which centered on a British aristocrat who inherits a vast estate and becomes entangled in the criminal underworld. The series has already aired on Netflix, and a second season has been in production. If the deal goes through, it would mark Meghan’s first major scripted acting role since stepping back from royal duties in 2020.
The news comes amid other developments involving Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry. Sky News reported that the couple and other claimants were hit with a £9.5 million court bill in a separate legal matter, though details of that case were not included in the available summaries.
Neither Meghan’s representatives nor Netflix have publicly commented on the reports as of this writing. The discussions, if confirmed, would signal a significant shift for the Duchess, who has focused on podcasting and production work through her Archewell foundation since leaving the UK.
What to watch next: Whether Netflix or Meghan’s team issues an official statement confirming or denying the talks, and how the potential role fits into her broader media ventures.
