Huge hint that Meghan Markle WON’T be in new Suits spinoff – despite being ‘offered dream role in series’
SUITS stars have dropped a huge hint that Meghan Markle won’t be in the new spinoff of the hugely popular TV show.
The Duchess, 42, was reportedly offered a “dream role” on Suits: Los Angeles in “one of the biggest TV deals of the year”.
Suits, which ran from 2012 to 2019, saw a massive boost in popularity in 2023.
Fans binged the show after it was added to streaming giant Netflix and placed number one on America’s TV download chart for over three months.
Last year NBCUniversal gave a spinoff show the go ahead, and a senior production source claimed there was contract talks between the duchess’ agent and the studio giant.
But now Meghan’s former co-stars have revealed they have had “no communication” with the duchess.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter Patrick J. Adams and Gabriel Macht were asked: “Have you spoken to Meghan Markle recently?”
Gabriel, who played Harvey on the show, said: “I have not communicated with her other than seeing her big support for the resurgence, and that has been really nice.”
Patrick, who starred as Michael Ross added: “Zero. No, no communication.”
It comes after an insider claimed TVexecs are “prepared to pay what it takes” to secure the actress.
“This is shaping up to be one of the biggest TV deals of the year,” they added.
It comes after the cast of Suits had a heartwarming reunion at the Golden Globes – without Meghan.
The Suits cast united to present an award at the 2024 Golden Globes ceremony, but were asked about the Duchess of Sussex on the red carpet.
SUITS REUNION
One reporter spoke to Gina Torres, who played Jessica Pearson on the show, and said: “Suits reunion!
“Everywhere I look, there’s a star from Suits! Did you plan this? Are you all texting each other?”
Gina answered: “Yeah, our text thread is insane right now!”
The interviewer asked why royal mum-of-two Meghan was absent and if they had “texted” her to join them.
Gina replied: “We don’t have her number.
“We just don’t, so… She’ll see, she’ll watch. She’ll be happy that we’re here.”
Universal International Studios boss Beatrice Springborn publicly confirmed Suits: Los Angeles is being made.
“We are working on it right now,” she revealed late last year.
“It is amazing looking people in great clothes but at the core of it, you can’t have a show that’s successful with just that.
MEGHAN'S ACTING CAREER
TV SHOWS
Suits (2011 to 2018)
Meghan made her mark on the world of TV when she landed the role of Rachel Zane in hit show Suits.
She had played the role since the very first episode, but left the show at the end of season seven.
90210 (2008)
Meghan played the role of Wendy for two episodes in this teen drama.
She can be seen in the show’s pilot and then the following episode.
In the first episode she is seen in a VERY compromising position with Ethan Ward in a car.
Deal or No Deal
Early in Meghan’s career, she appeared on the US version of the gameshow Deal or No Deal
She was one of the models seen carrying a silver briefcase.
MOVIES
Dater’s Handbook (2016)
Meghan is known for starring in numerous TV movies, and the last in her career will be Dater’s Handbook.
This Hallmark Channel original sees the actress as Cass, a businesswoman who has it all – except a personal life.
She turns to the self-help Dater’s Handbook to help her choose between two men: one who ticks all the boxes, and the other who makes her laugh.
Anti-Social (2015)
Based on three real-life London jewellery heists, this British crime thriller features Meghan in the role of Kristen, a model with romantic ties to graffiti artist, Dee.
Not long after Meghan’s relationship with Prince Harry was made public, a special edition of the film, which reportedly made her role more prominent, was re-released.
When Sparks Fly (2014)
In 2014, Meghan starred in this Hallmark TV movie where she played Amy Peterson, a journalist who is assigned a story about her hometown.
When Amy heads home for the Fourth of July holiday, she “discovers the life and love she left behind are exactly what she’s been missing.”
Horrible Bosses (2011)
Meghan made a brief cameo in Horrible Bosses as a Fed-Ex employee.
During the 30-second scene, Jason Sudeikis tries to flirt with her character saying: “You’re too cute to be a FedEx girl. You’ve got to be an actress or a model or something.”
The Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down (2011)
Meghan played a bed-hopping, drug-snorting party-girl in this TV movie.
The film takes you through a night of partying in LA and gives partygoers “helpful tips about hook-ups and how to have a good time”.
Remember Me (2010)
Meghan had a small part in this Robert Pattinson movie, where she played a bartender named Megan.
Speaking about starring in the film, and co-starring with R-Patz she said: “I filmed some scenes in New York with him for a small part.
“He’s a really lovely guy and a really great example to be able to watch someone who is young, who’s stardom has really taken over his life in such a huge way, and yet he’s still gracious, humble and cool. I think that is really endearing.”
A Lot Like Love (2005)
Meghan was simply known as “Hot Girl” in this movie.
The film stars Ashton Kutcher in the main role.
It was Meghan’s first movie role.
“It has to have great storytelling and great character work,” the boss added.
It comes as Harry and Meghan are set to embark on a three-day Canada trip this week.
Last week, Prince Harry jetted 5,000 miles from LA to London to be by his father’s side following his shock cancer diagnosis.
Harry departed the UK just 26 hours after arriving – and later shocked fans as he took to the stage during the 2024 NFL Honors in Las Vegas.
There he made a joke-heavy speech as he handed out a “Man of the Year” award – without mentioning his father.
Meghan remained in California during Harry’s UK trip, but the pair are expected to spend February 14-16 at the One Year to Go festivities, ahead of the 2025’s Invictus Games.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s trip will start on Wednesday, according to People, and will kickstart the one-year countdown to the next sporting event.