Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands
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At a glance
- Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly in early discussions for a role in Netflix's series 'The Gentlemen.'
- This would mark her first significant acting role since marrying Prince Harry.
- The news follows reports of the couple's planned return to the UK and their children's enrollment in a British school.
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, is reportedly in preliminary talks to return to acting with a role in the Netflix series 'The Gentlemen.' This potential engagement would represent Meghan's first major acting part since her marriage to Prince Harry.
The series, created by Guy Ritchie, has filmed previous seasons in the Cotswolds, an area where Prince Harry and Meghan are rumored to be establishing a home upon their return to the UK later this month. 'The Gentlemen,' starring Theo James, is a comedy centered on a duke who becomes involved in drug trafficking.
Details regarding the specifics of these discussions and any role offered to Meghan remain undisclosed. Previous seasons of the show featured actors such as Hugh Bonneville and Vinnie Jones. Meghan was previously known for her role as lawyer Rachel Zane in the US legal drama 'Suits,' appearing for seven seasons until her last episode aired in 2018.
Meghan paused her acting career after marrying Prince Harry in May 2018, describing it at the time as embarking on "a new chapter." She recently made a brief return to acting with a cameo as herself in the upcoming comedy 'Close Personal Friends.' A career resurgence could prove financially beneficial, as Meghan also aims to expand her lifestyle and cooking brand, 'As Ever,' globally while based in the UK.
This news coincides with reports that Prince Harry and Meghan plan to relocate from the US to the UK later this month, settling in a private residence outside London. Their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are scheduled to begin attending a British school in September. Neither Prince Harry nor Meghan are expected to resume duties as working royals.
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