# 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.
- Title: Meghan Markle's Netflix Role in The Gentlemen · Dailymail
- Summary: 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…
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- Published: 2026-10-19T13:30:14+00:00
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## 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Meghan Markle was reportedly in preliminary talks for a role in The Gentlemen's third series but was later withdrawn from casting.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Meghan feels 'used' by those behind The Gentlemen after her potential role was withdrawn.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.
## Key takeaway

Netflix's new content chief could end Meghan Markle's involvement in Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen after reports she was leveraged for publicity.