Meghan Markle in Early Talks to Join Season 3 of Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen’

Meghan Markle is in early-stage discussions to join the third season of the Guy Ritchie-produced drama series "The Gentlemen," according to a report from People magazine. The series, which has been renewed for a new season, stars Theo James, Kaya Scodelario and Giancarlo Esposito and is filmed in the United Kingdom. No contract has been signed and details about the size of the role have not been disclosed.

The potential casting comes after Markle made a brief cameo as herself in the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios comedy "Close Personal Friends," scheduled for release in 2025. Industry observers say a return to scripted acting could address the challenge she has faced in establishing a lasting professional identity since stepping back from royal duties in 2020.

"This has been the lingering problem for Meghan all these years: what is her identity?" said Doug Eldridge, founder of Achilles PR, speaking to Fox News Digital.

A spokesperson for the Sussexes confirmed that the couple will spend an extended period in the United Kingdom this autumn, while maintaining their business operations and residence in California. The spokesperson added that the decision to return to Britain was influenced in part by Markle’s potential acting project.

Commentators expressed mixed views on the prospect. Kinsey Schofield, host of the YouTube channel "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," noted that acting was the profession Markle originally succeeded in, and suggested it may be the most viable path forward. She also cautioned that any new role would need to allow Markle to disappear into a character rather than dominate the narrative.

Industry analysts, including Dan Wakeford of Celebrity Intelligence, argued that a carefully chosen script could provide a strategic comeback, comparing the approach to other actors who have revived their careers with high-profile projects.

Meghan Markle’s previous ventures since leaving the royal family have included a Spotify podcast, a planned Netflix animated series that was cancelled, and a lifestyle brand that was relaunched under the name As Ever. Recent polling in the United Kingdom places the Sussexes near the lower end of the royal family’s popularity rankings.

The discussions about Markle’s involvement in "The Gentlemen" remain tentative, and the outcome will depend on negotiations and the suitability of the role.