Word travelled fast that the Duchess of Sussex could be joining the new run of Netflix's hit crime drama The Gentlemen. For a brief moment, it looked like a glittering comeback to the screen. But according to fresh reports, that story was never quite what it seemed.
People close to Meghan now reportedly believe her name was floated mainly to stir excitement around the show's second season. An insider, speaking via The Telegraph, suggested that those behind the series suspected the new episodes would not live up to the first — and with a third series already in the pipeline, a famous name made the perfect selling point.
The source described the move as the oldest trick in the entertainment business: ask a star to glance at a script, then allow whispers to spread that talks are underway, when in reality almost nothing has progressed. It is a classic publicity play, and this time Meghan's name was the bait, the insider claimed.
The whole affair has reportedly left a bitter feeling among those in the Sussex circle. Netflix, on the other hand, is said to have walked away with exactly what it wanted — strong viewing numbers for the second season and a flood of free attention.
The same insider also touched on the long-rumoured Suits reunion, noting that shooting at a major British studio would be a clever money move and would suit Meghan now that she is spending more time in the UK. Still, they stressed it is far too early to say whether a reunion could grow into a brand-new series — though that outcome is said to be the quiet hope of Patrick J. Adams and several other former cast members.
None of this has been confirmed by Meghan's representatives or by Netflix. Everything rests on unnamed insider accounts, so the full picture remains unverified.
Key Takeaways
- Reports claim Meghan Markle's name was used to promote The Gentlemen season two.
- An insider alleges talks about her joining were never seriously advanced.
- The source calls it a classic publicity trick: leak a big name, spark buzz.
- Those close to the Sussexes are said to feel bitter about the episode.
- A Suits reunion series remains only a hope, not a confirmed plan.
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