Meghan Markle is returning to the screen after an eight-year break from acting. She became well-known for playing paralegal Rachel Zane on all nine seasons of Suits, which she left in 2017 after getting engaged to Prince Harry and taking on royal duties.
According to Variety, the Duchess of Sussex will appear as herself in the upcoming comedy Close Personal Friends, which features Lily Collins, Brie Larson, Jack Quaid, and Henry Golding. The film is currently being shot in Los Angeles, and Meghan was spotted on set this week in Pasadena.
Directed by Jason Orley—who also wrote and directed the coming-of-age film Big Time Adolescence—Close Personal Friends tells the story of an ordinary couple who meet a celebrity couple on a trip to Santa Barbara. Their quick friendship leads to crossed boundaries and awkward situations.
Reflecting on her decision to leave acting in 2017, Meghan told Page Six, “It’s a new chapter, right? I’ve ticked this box, and I feel very proud of the work I’ve done there, and now it’s time to work with [Harry] as a team.” Her previous film roles include Horrible Bosses and Remember Me.
In August, Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Productions extended their partnership with Netflix. Together, they have produced Polo, Harry & Meghan, Heart of Invictus, and Live to Lead. The second season of Meghan’s lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, was released this summer, with a special holiday episode set to debut on Netflix in December.
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General Beginner Questions
Q Is it true Meghan Markle is returning to acting
A As of now there is no official confirmation from Meghan or her team The news is based on rumors and industry reports not an official announcement
Q What show or movie is she rumored to be in
A There is no specific project officially attached to her name Rumors are speculative and dont point to one particular film or series yet
Q Why is this considered an unexpected comeback
A Its unexpected because she stepped away from acting when she married Prince Harry in 2018 to focus on her royal duties and later their independent life and philanthropic work through the Archewell Foundation
Q What was Meghan Markle famous for before she was a Duchess
A She was best known for her role as Rachel Zane on the popular USA Network legal drama Suits
Advanced Detailed Questions
Q How would a return to acting affect her royal title and status
A As the Duchess of Sussex she would likely retain her title However a highprofile return to a Hollywood career would further solidify her and Prince Harrys identity as financially independent figures separate from The Firm
Q What kind of roles would she likely pursue now
A Given her current status and age she would likely move beyond her Suits character She might pursue more mature powerful or socially conscious roles possibly in producing which aligns with the work she and Harry are already doing with Archewell Productions
Q Would there be any conflict with her and Harrys deals with Netflix and Spotify
A It could be synergistic Acting in a project for Netflix for example would fit perfectly within their existing multiyear content creation deal It would be a way to directly fulfill their contractual obligations
Q What are the biggest challenges she might face in a comeback
A The intense global media scrutiny would be immense Every role performance and project would be analyzed not just on its artistic merit but through the lens of her personal life There would also be pressure to match or exceed her previous success