Meghan Markle may return to acting with Netflix series 'The Gentlemen'

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly in discussions to resume her acting career with a role in the upcoming Netflix series "The Gentlemen." Markle stepped away from acting after her marriage to Prince Harry, the younger son of Britain's King Charles III, in 2018.

Sources cited by the BBC and Sky News indicate that negotiations are in their "early stages." The nature of the role Markle might play has not yet been revealed. If she joins the cast, it would be for the series' third season, although the season has not yet been formally renewed. "The Gentlemen," created by Guy Ritchie, stars Theo James and is a comedy about a duke who becomes a drug trafficker; its second season is set to premiere on September 3.

This potential acting comeback comes amid reports that Prince Harry has decided to return to the UK with his wife and two children, Princes Archie and Lilibet. The couple stepped down as senior royals in early 2020 to pursue financial independence. Reports suggest the Sussexes have enrolled their children in a school and will reside in a non-royal residence outside London, though their specific location is unknown.

Australian media outlet news.com.au initially reported that the Sussexes' return to Britain was prompted by the offer of acting work for Markle. Previously, Markle was best known for her role as lawyer Rachel Zane in the American legal drama "Suits," her last episode airing in 2018. She has since had a cameo in the upcoming comedy "Close Personal Friends." During their potential stay in the UK, Markle also hopes to expand the global reach of her U.S.-based lifestyle and cooking brand, As Ever.