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Meghan Markle's Netflix Role in The Gentlemen
Netflix's new boss may cut Meghan Markle's acting role in The Gentlemen after claims she was used for publicity.
In brief
Netflix's new boss may cut Meghan Markle's acting role in The Gentlemen after claims she was used for publicity. Netflix's new content chief could end Meghan Markle's involvement in Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen after reports she was leveraged for publicity. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Netflix's new content chief
Peter Rice, Netflix's new chief content officer, is expected to replace Bela Bajaria, who championed Harry and Meghan's projects.
Meghan's potential role in The Gentlemen
Meghan Markle was reportedly in preliminary talks for a role in The Gentlemen's third series but was later withdrawn from casting.
Netflix's shift in strategy
Rice aims to focus on hits like Stranger Things rather than royal-linked projects, potentially ending Meghan's involvement.
Royal-linked vanity projects
Netflix's new strategy targets ending 'royal-linked vanity projects' to prioritize high-return content.
Meghan's reaction to The Gentlemen
Meghan feels 'used' by those behind The Gentlemen after her potential role was withdrawn.
The Gentlemen's production team response
The Gentlemen's production team insists the series did not need 'stunt casting' to succeed and rejected claims of Meghan's involvement.
Meghan's acting career status
Meghan previously starred in Suits before joining the Royal Family and has recently returned to acting with cameo roles.
Netflix's deal with Meghan
Meghan's Netflix deal lapsed after her lifestyle show With Love, Meghan received mixed reviews and failed to make top ten.
The Gentlemen's audience performance
The Gentlemen's second series had around three million British viewers, down 15% from its debut.
Meghan's current plans
Meghan is keen to return to acting while continuing to run her As Ever business but remains cautious about new scripts.
The Gentlemen's production team
The Gentlemen's production team includes stars like Theo James and Ray Winstone who dismissed claims of Meghan's involvement.
Meghan's father's allegations
Meghan's father Thomas Markle faces child sex abuse allegations and has been under investigation in the Philippines.
Meghan's response to allegations
Meghan cut off contact with her father after learning of child abuse allegations, claiming it was for her children's safety.
Netflix's future plans
Netflix may still bid for Harry's documentary about Princess Diana ahead of her 30th death anniversary.
The Gentlemen's production team
The Gentlemen's production team has dismissed claims of Meghan's involvement as 'a genius bit of marketing' by someone who dreamed up the idea.
Meghan's current status
Meghan has not commented on the situation but is reportedly more selective about scripts following the The Gentlemen incident.
The headline
Netflix's new content chief could end Meghan Markle's involvement in Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen after reports she was leveraged for publicity.
