A person claiming to be a friend of Meghan Markle has alleged that the Duchess of Sussex was used to generate publicity for Netflix’s The Gentlemen, after reports suggested her potential role in the series’ third season had fallen through.
The alleged friend believes Markle's name was used to attract attention to the show while discussions about her involvement were reportedly taking place. The claims were first reported by The Telegraph, although the identity of the source has not been disclosed.
1. The Allegations and Publicity Claims
The source shared insights regarding how major names are sometimes utilized during production cycles:
- Promotional Strategy: “Some people in her camp feel she was used to help promote season two, because they knew it wasn’t as good as the first season and had already commissioned a third,” the source told The Telegraph.
- Leaking Conversations: The source described it as a common tactic to get a big name to read a script and then leak ongoing talks to build buzz when nothing is officially confirmed.
2. Background and Casting Speculation
Speculation about Markle's possible appearance in The Gentlemen emerged in August, following reports that she and Prince Harry were planning to move back to the UK with their two children. Her reported discussions about joining the Netflix series were cited as a possible factor in the move.
However, another report subsequently claimed Markle had been dropped from the project before an official casting announcement was made. The report attributed the alleged decision to the strength of the public reaction in the UK. Neither Netflix nor Markle's representatives have publicly confirmed the reported casting discussions or the allegations made by the source, leaving it unclear whether negotiations progressed beyond preliminary conversations.
3. Historical Context and Career Background
Meghan Markle rose to fame through the television drama Suits before marrying Prince Harry in 2018. She has frequently been the center of media attention concerning potential returns to acting. While rumours suggested she was in discussions for Netflix’s crime drama The Gentlemen, actor Theo James reportedly dismissed some of the casting speculation as exaggerated. The controversy centers on suspicions that Meghan’s name helped attract attention to the series even though her involvement was never finalized.
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