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Meghan’s Gentlemen casting reportedly withdrawn after UK backlash
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What we know
Reports Saturday said Meghan Markle’s reported casting in season 3 of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix crime series The Gentlemen has been withdrawn after intense backlash in the United Kingdom. The claim originated with Tina Brown and was carried by The Guardian, The Hollywood Reporter, and UPI.
Friday trade coverage (Deadline, THR, Variety) had said Markle was in talks or advanced discussions to join a third season that has not yet received an official greenlight. Season 2 premieres Sept. 3. Netflix declined to comment to THR.
What's confirmed
- Tina Brown (Aug. 22 Substack): casting in season 3 “has been withdrawn”; UK backlash made going forward “untenable.”
- The Guardian and UPI republished/attributed the withdrawal claim on Aug. 22.
- THR: Brown stands by reporting; Netflix declined comment; season 3 not yet renewed; prior day THR had reported advanced discussions and a role being written.
- Deadline (Aug. 21): Markle was in early-stage talks for a possible season 3 role; sources cautioned talks were hypothetical until renewal.
What's still developing
- No public statement from Netflix, Ritchie, or Markle confirming a formal cast deal or a formal withdrawal.
- THR reached Markle’s representative and WME (shared agency) without an on-record reply at publication; headline “denies” framing is not matched by a quoted denial in the piece body.
- Whether season 3 proceeds, and with what cast, remains open until Netflix greenlights.
Sources
- The Guardian — Casting in The Gentlemen reportedly withdrawn after UK backlash link
- The Hollywood Reporter — Markle dropped from Gentlemen consideration per Brown; Netflix no comment link
- UPI — Casting withdrawn amid intense backlash report link
- Tina Brown / Substack — Exclusive: UK acting deal is off link
- Deadline — Aug. 21 exclusive: Markle eyed for Gentlemen season 3 talks link