After almost a decade away from film sets, Meghan Markle is ready for a new chapter in front of the cameras. Prince Harry’s wife will make her return to the big screen with a special participation in Close Personal Friendsa film currently being shot in Los Angeles, as confirmed by several American media.
According to the Variety portal, the comedy – produced by Amazon and MGM Studios – revolves around «an ordinary couple who meets a celebrity couple during a trip to Santa Barbara.» The cast includes big names in Hollywood such as Lily Collins (Emily in Paris), Brie Larson, Jack Quaid y Henry Golding.
Meghan during a scene in «Suits», her last participation as an actress.Markle, who will play herselfwas spotted on a set in Pasadena, California. According to a source informed the magazine People«Meghan has a small role, she looked very relaxed and happy, she introduced herself to everyone and was very sweet and simple.»
Another source of the study, cited by The Sunassured that this return has a symbolic value for the Duchess: «This is a very important moment for Meghan and means her return to what she really loves. She has received many offers, but this one seemed like the right one. Everyone involved is very excited and has sworn to secrecy about their participation. Prince Harry, of course, supports her a lot and only wants Meghan to do what makes her happy.»
Meghan and Harry after their wedding ceremony in 2018. Photo: AFPThe project not only marks its return to actingbut also has an emotional connection: the plot takes place in Santa Barbaravery close to Montecitowhere Meghan and Harry live with their children since they decided to leave the British royal family in 2020.
Markle achieved international fame thanks to her role as Rachel Zane in the Legal Suits seriesin which she participated for seven seasons before her wedding to the then prince. After announcing her engagement to Harry in 2017, she announced his retirement from actingensuring that he wanted to dedicate himself to humanitarian work and his new life as royalty.
Since leaving the Royal House, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have focused on independent projects. Photo: AP Since leaving the Royal House, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have focused on independent projects: documentaries, productions for Netflix and their foundation. Archewell. However, this cameo represents something more than a simple return to the spotlight: a reconciliation with an essential part of his artistic identity. After eight years of interpretive silence, Meghan Markle returns to doing what she enjoys most: act, even if briefly and in your own skin.
Another lucrative contract
After the success of Harry & Meghanone of the most watched documentary series in the history of Netflix, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex They renewed their link with the platform months agoalthough on more moderate terms than the original millionaire agreement of 74 million pounds signed in 2020.
The new understanding, described as a «multi-year first-look agreement,» allows Netflix to have priority over future film and television projects developed by the couple through their production company, Archewell Productions.
«Harry & Meghan» was one of the most watched documentary series in Netflix history. Photo: AFPThe relationship between the two began in 2022 with the documentary series Harry & Meghanwhich accumulated more than three billion minutes of viewing in its first weeks and contributed to adding almost eight million new subscribers to the platform. However, later projects—such as Heart of Invictus, Live to Lead y Polo— they were unable to replicate that phenomenon.
