Meghan Markle has yet to officially announce her return to acting, but the mere whisper of her comeback has Tinseltown in a tizzy. According to a senior L.A. casting agent, studios and producers are "scrambling" for a chance to secure the Duchess of Sussex for their next big project – with offers ranging from romantic comedies to gritty horror films.
“Meghan has been the hottest talking point in Hollywood circles in the last couple of weeks,” the insider shared, noting an interest level unseen in years.
The buzz was further fueled by Meghan’s former Suits co-star, Eric Roberts, who dropped a tantalizing hint about her return. His confident declaration, "She will come back. She's going to be fantastic and blow everybody's mind," was echoed by his wife, casting director Eliza Roberts, who chimed in, "Meghan is a star… she needs to be acting." Hollywood insiders clearly agree, dubbing her a "unicorn" whose involvement in any project guarantees "stratospheric" attention and, more importantly, financial gains.
The timing of this buzz is no coincidence. Meghan left her role as Rachel Zane in Suits in 2017 when her fairytale romance with Prince Harry made headlines around the globe. Since then, her presence in Hollywood has been more low-key, focusing on behind-the-scenes work through Archewell Productions and a significant Netflix deal, which has seen its fair share of ups and downs.
However, recent murmurs suggest there might be a shift on the horizon. Insiders hint at tensions between the Sussexes and Netflix, with both sides pushing back against rumors of friction. Despite the whispers, Markle's attorney maintains she is in ongoing contact with Netflix's co-CEO Ted Sarandos, dismissing rumors of a fallout as "blatantly false."
With all eyes on her next move, there are signs that Meghan is slowly dipping her toes back into the acting waters. She reportedly filmed a cameo in the upcoming Amazon MGM film "Close Personal Friends," sharing the screen with stars like Brie Larson and Lily Collins. Many see this not as a mere cameo but as the beginning of Markle's re-entry into the Hollywood scene.
Yet, the question remains – who's managing Meghan's next chapter? The casting agent notes there's "a huge question mark" over who currently represents her interests, as industry players scramble to reconnect with her former network. Regardless of who's steering the ship, one thing's for sure: Meghan Markle's story is one that Hollywood – and the world – is keen to watch unfold.