‘I'd be the last to know’: Stars of The Gentlemen react to Meghan reports

The initial claim appeared in a report that said she had been cast and was moving back to the UK for the role. The same day, a follow‑up story noted that the announcement was later retracted, describing the casting as uncertain. The buzz sparked reactions from the film’s cast.

Theo James told The Hollywood Reporter that the casting chatter was “a lot of hot air,” while another star broke silence in a Yahoo piece, declining to confirm any involvement. ABC7 Los Angeles ran a story that framed the move as a potential comeback, linking it to the UK relocation. The reports collectively tied the speculation to a leak from an unnamed source.

BBC’s coverage captured the cast’s comment that they’d be the last to know about any casting decision, but provided no details on who authorized the reports. The story stopped short of citing a studio statement or a confirmed contract. What remains unclear is whether Markle will actually appear, the timeline for production, and which parties are negotiating the role.