Meghan Markle Dropped From 'The Gentlemen,' Her Team Denies It
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Meghan Markle's reported casting in Guy Ritchie's Netflix series The Gentlemen has been withdrawn due to intense backlash in the U.K., according to journalist Tina Brown.
- Brown stated that the backlash made it untenable for the casting to proceed, casting doubt on Markle's potential acting comeback in the U.K.
- The Duchess of Sussex was in advanced discussions for a role written specifically for season three, which has not yet been officially renewed.
- Markle's return to acting would have marked her first role since stepping away from the profession in 2017 after her engagement to Prince Harry.
- The couple's recent decision to move back to the U.K. was reportedly influenced by Markle's potential acting opportunities, although Netflix and representatives declined to comment.
