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Meghan Markle’s “The Gentlemen” Season 3 Casting Withdrawn

8/24/2026

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Meghan Markle Casting Withdrawn

Meghan Markle’s casting in season 3 of “The Gentlemen” has been withdrawn.
Former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown said the UK backlash made the casting untenable.
Sources said the acting job was a factor in Meghan and Harry’s decision to return to the United Kingdom.
The Independent has not received comment from Netflix, Markle or Ritchie.

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Meghan Markle Exit

Netflix ended Meghan Markle’s As Ever lifestyle brand earlier this year.
The Sussexes’ overall Netflix agreement was reduced to a first-look deal last year.
Guy Ritchie’s series has not received a renewal order for a third season.
A role for Markle was being crafted for an unconfirmed season.
The withdrawal followed the Sussexes’ statement they would keep their Montecito home while moving to the UK.

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Meghan Markle Casting Withdrawn

Meghan Markle’s casting in season 3 of “The Gentlemen” has been withdrawn.
Former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown said the UK backlash made the casting untenable.
Sources said the acting job was a factor in Meghan and Harry’s decision to return to the United Kingdom.
The Independent has not received comment from Netflix, Markle or Ritchie.

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