"Cut Within a Day of Comeback Reports"...Meghan Markle Faces Backlash from British Public

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Meghan Markle’s Casting Report Reversed in Just One Day

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex and wife of Prince Harry of the United Kingdom, is unlikely to return to acting.

Prince Harry, the second son of King Charles III of the United Kingdom (left), and his wife Meghan Markle. Photo by AP Yonhap News

On August 22 (local time), the British daily The Guardian reported that Meghan's casting for season 3 of "The Gentlemen" had been canceled. Just a day earlier, reports had suggested that Meghan was in talks to join the third season, but news of the cancellation came within a day. Tina Brown, a renowned British-born American journalist and former editor-in-chief of publications such as Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, commented, "There was too much backlash in the UK, making it impossible to move forward with Meghan’s appearance."

Earlier reports had also indicated that Meghan had received an offer to appear in "The Gentlemen," but no contract had been signed, her role had not been determined, and even the production of "The Gentlemen 3" was not confirmed.

"The Gentlemen" is a black comedy gangster drama set amid the entangled worlds of British aristocracy and drug crime syndicates. It premiered in 2024, and season 2 is scheduled for release on September 3.

Meghan, originally from the United States, was active as an actress before her marriage, gaining recognition for her role as Rachel Zane in the legal drama "Suits." She suspended her acting career after marrying Prince Harry in 2018. At the time, Meghan stated, "I'm not giving up anything," leaving the door open for a possible return to acting.

Since then, she signed a contract with Netflix in 2020, releasing the 2022 documentary "Harry & Meghan" and the 2025 lifestyle program "With Love, Meghan," among others. She also runs the lifestyle brand "American Riviera Orchard." At the end of last year, she made a cameo appearance in the comedy film "Close Personal Friends," although the movie has not yet been released.

Meanwhile, after a period of conflict with the royal family, Prince Harry and Meghan have been residing in California, USA, but have recently decided to return to the United Kingdom after six years. Their son Archie (7) and daughter Lilibet (5) have also enrolled in a UK school for the new term beginning in September. The family is expected to move to a private residence outside London, rather than a royal property. At present, there are no reported plans for Prince Harry and Meghan to resume official royal duties.

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