{"id":867534,"date":"2026-08-25T06:12:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T06:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/867534\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T06:12:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T06:12:28","slug":"meghan-markle-acting-return-confusion-as-netflix-issues-cryptic-statement-on-casting-for-the-gentlemen-season-three","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/867534\/","title":{"rendered":"Meghan Markle acting return confusion as Netflix issues cryptic statement on casting for The Gentlemen season three"},"content":{"rendered":"

Confusion surrounds the potential return to acting by the Duchess of Sussex<\/a> as she and Prince Harry prepare to arrive in the UK<\/a> after six years of living in the US.<\/p>\n

Meghan, who quit her acting career when she became engaged to Prince Harry<\/a> in late 2017, was rumoured to be appearing in the new season of Guy Ritchie\u2019s hit show The Gentlemen.<\/p>\n

\"Meghan<\/p>\n

Confusion surrounds Meghan\u2019s potential return to acting as she and Prince Harry prepare to arrive in the UK.\u00a0Getty<\/p>\n

But those reports were later shut down<\/a> and insiders suggested conversations between the Duchess of Sussex and Ritchie about a role in his gangster series\u00a0were leaked to bolster her acting credentials.<\/p>\n

Bosses at Netflix, which airs the series, were said to have been in the dark about any potential offer, indicating discussions had taken place between the duchess and Ritchie directly.<\/p>\n

Now, the streaming giant has issued a statement about the rumours, leaving more questions than answers.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour guess is as good as anyone\u2019s as to what\u2019s coming in the third season,\u201d it said, confirming season three of The Gentlemen would be coming soon. <\/p>\n

\u201cAll bets are off,\u201d Netflix added.<\/p>\n

The statement was later described as \u201cvery nuanced\u201d by a source who spoke to The Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s tipping a wink to all the chatter. Are they trying to stir it up? If this is PR spin, then it\u2019s genius.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ritchie said of the show\u2019s return, \u201cThe ambition of\u00a0The Gentlemen\u00a0has accelerated, the world has expanded, and the consequences carry weight.<\/p>\n

\"Meghan,<\/p>\n

The duchess worked with Netflix on two seasons of her lifestyle show With Love, Meghan but it was cancelled after poor ratings.\u00a0Jake Rosenberg\/Netflix<\/p>\n

\u201cA third season felt inevitable, and I\u2019m looking forward to pushing the boundaries of it further.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new series will begin on the platform on September 3.<\/p>\n

Late last week, high-profile journalist Tina Brown claimed Meghan\u2019s offer had been withdrawn after public anger.<\/p>\n

\u201cPublic backlash was too fierce,\u201d Brown said. <\/p>\n

\u201cThis does not bode well for Meghan\u2019s acting comeback in the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meghan\u2019s return to the UK<\/a> has been linked to a potential acting role. The duchess starred on US legal drama Suits for seven seasons before her part was written out to allow her to marry Prince Harry and join the royal family.<\/p>\n

The late Queen Elizabeth II had told the duchess she was welcome to continue her acting career after the royal wedding, but Meghan chose to support Prince Harry in carrying out royal duties full-time.<\/p>\n

However, the couple gave up their places as senior working royals<\/a> in 2020 to move to the US for a life of financial freedom.<\/p>\n

\"Actors<\/p>\n

Kaya Scodelario and Theo James star in The Gentlemen.\u00a0Getty<\/p>\n

They have since earned money through deals with Netflix and Spotify and the release of Harry\u2019s memoir Spare.<\/p>\n

The duke and duchess have also carried out successful tours overseas<\/a>, including to Australia, Colombia and Nigeria, blending commercial and charity engagements.<\/p>\n

Their UK return will see Prince Harry and Meghan remain private citizens who don\u2019t receive any funding from the British taxpayer.<\/p>\n

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