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Meghan Markle dropped from consideration for Guy Ritchie series after 'intense' UK backlash: report

Meghan Markle's potential acting comeback faces hurdles after UK backlash over her role in a Guy Ritchie series.

By · Published August 26, 2026 at 22:06 UTC · Updated August 26, 2026 at 22:57 UTC

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The brief

Meghan Markle has been dropped from consideration for a role in Guy Ritchie's upcoming series, 'The Gentlemen'. The decision follows intense backlash in the UK, where Markle and Prince Harry have recently moved with their children. The backlash is the reason for the change. The timing of the move coincides with Markle's reported interest in returning to acting.

Coverage from Yahoo suggests that Markle could return to acting after relocating to the UK. However, the other outlets do not mention this. The UK backlash is the only reason given for the change. The nature of the backlash is not specified.

The extent of Markle's involvement in the series is also unclear. It is not known whether she had been officially cast or was still in negotiations.

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Quick answers

Why was Meghan Markle dropped from 'The Gentlemen'?

Meghan Markle was dropped from consideration for a role in Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentlemen' due to intense backlash in the UK.

When did Meghan Markle move to the UK?

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry moved to the UK with their children recently.

Is Meghan Markle planning to return to acting?

According to Yahoo, Meghan Markle could return to acting after moving to the UK. Other outlets do not mention this.

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