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Meghan Markle‘s possible return to Hollywood is already causing a splash!
The Duchess of Sussex has reportedly become highly sought-after since her comeback to screens was announced. Rejoining the entertainment circle has been met with a ripple effect of several teams requesting to have her on a wide range of projects.
Meghan Markle’s return to Hollywood comes almost a decade after she parted ways with the industry following her engagement to Prince Harry. While her comeback has set many tongues wagging, her husband is fully supportive of her decision.
Since headlines carried the revelation of Meghan’s return to acting, it has reportedly started raining deals for the actress. The deals started rolling in after Eric Roberts, her former “Suits” co-star, announced that she had a comeback to Hollywood in the works at a red carpet event last month. The deals Meghan has been receiving are not tailored to a particular role. A senior casting agent in Los Angeles shared that studios and several production companies have sent offers to the actress for different roles, including horror and soap operas.
Directors and producers have apparently been scrambling over the opportunity to hire Meghan in the last couple of weeks. “Meghan has been the hottest talking point in Hollywood circles in the last couple of weeks. The very suggestion that she is planning to come back to acting has prompted interest the likes I have never seen in my three decades in the business,” the casting agent told Page Six.
The Duchess of Sussex is making her comeback to screens with an upcoming Amazon movie, which she started filming last year. “Close Personal Friends” stars Meghan alongside Brie Larson, Lily Collins, Jack Quaid, and Henry Golding. The insider further revealed that leading roles and development proposals for purveyors of genres including rom coms, drama, and sitcoms are on the table for the “Suits” star.
Meghan’s comeback to entertainment comes after her exclusive multi-million dollar deal with Netflix bit the dust. She has reportedly refused to act in Netflix projects despite their previous partnership. However, the casting agent maintains that her dealings with the streaming service and her off-screen drama with the royal family hold no grounds for her return to entertainment.
“It is irrelevant how her Netflix shows have fared, because this is Meghan back to her first career, which she’s enjoyed experience and success in,” the casting agent explained. Besides companies’ desire to book her due to her phenomenal talent as an actress, evident in her portrayal of Rachel Zane in the legal drama series, Meghan’s status helps build publicity. This attention would extend not only to the states in the U.S. but also to the rest of the world.
Many executives are looking to have the actress on board for their projects as her name alone would gather much attention, which would in turn result in huge viewing figures and cinema ticket sales. Also, Meghan’s participation in a screen project could potentially bring millions of dollars in investment money, according to the casting agent.
Previously, it was reported that Meghan stepped away from her career as an actress after her engagement to Prince Harry, as the royal family had concerns about her “very sexy” character. After her role in the Amazon film was announced, many took to the media to scrutinize the mother of two’s decision and the timing of the announcement.
Some experts shared that it was the natural thing for Meghan to return to her job as an actress since she and Harry had stepped down from their positions as working royals, but according to The Blast, others disagree. They highlighted that there could be certain risks associated with her Hollywood comeback, noting that she is not yet fully embraced in the industry.
Royal expert Hilary Fordwich described her latest move as a “vanity project,” suggesting it arrives at a time when Meghan’s public image has struggled. On the other hand, royal commentator Kinsey Schofield pointed out that the timing of Meghan’s announcement clashed with Prince William’s trip to Brazil for the Earthshot Prize. Schofield emphasized that it appears as though Meghan moved to take the spotlight from Prince William, and that would have raised dust in the palace among the senior royals.
The eyebrows of members in the royal circle were not the only ones raised. Internet users slammed the news, expressing their unfiltered opinions about Meghan behind their keyboards, especially on X. “NO ONE CARES! The best acting job she ever did was conning her way into the Royal Family!” a user expressed.
“It’s hilarious because usually a cameo is from someone really famous or really interesting, neither of which she is,” one commenter penned. Some users stated that they were not going to watch the movie, calling her out for making moves just to stay relevant. “Cameo”??! “And this needs to be announced on the same day as the Earthshot announcement?!” another user wrote, hinting at the timing of the news.
“I’m so relieved. I thought we’d never see her grace our screens again after she repeatedly “skipped” the Oscars. There’s sure to be a statue with your name on it this time, Megs,” a supporting fan wrote. The Blast detailed that despite the backlash, Prince Harry remains in her corner, cheering her on.
The Duchess of Sussex’s initial career in Hollywood lasted close to two decades before she stepped into a different chapter of life. With the negative PR surrounding Meghan and Harry, her 16-year-long standing in the industry quickly took a turn. As reported by The Blast, an insider disclosed that the power couple was no longer welcomed in the entertainment circle as they previously were.
They alleged that “people are sick of them” and there was no “appetite left for them in LA.” The reason behind the shift in reception from the industry was due to their poor business skills. The insider claimed that Meghan and Harry do not work well in professional settings.
Another source claims that Meghan’s personality pushed people away from her. “She’s convinced she’s smarter than everyone and dismissive,” they said, while another stressed that the couple lacked the courtesy needed for business. Besides losing their standing in the industry, some of their friends have been reportedly stepping out of their circle as well.
Which of the deals will Meghan Markle sign next?
