Meghan Markle casting reports spark buzz among stars at 'The Gentlemen' premiere
Theo James called the Meghan Markle casting reports “hot air” as the show’s stars said no deal has been finalized.
- On Wednesday, September 2, lead actor Theo James dismissed reports that Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, would join 'The Gentlemen' season 3 as "spurious" and "hot air," calling the practicalities "impossible" at the series' season 2 premiere.
- Deadline previously reported Markle was in early talks for the third season, sparking media attention, while Netflix scripted chief Manda Levin cryptically stated "all bets are off" at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
- Former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown later claimed any potential offer was withdrawn following intense "backlash in the UK," suggesting reputational concerns influenced the production's casting direction.
- Cast members Vinnie Jones and Hugh Bonneville commented on the speculation, with Jones calling the rumors "hot air" and Bonneville describing it as "a genius piece of marketing."
- While 'The Gentlemen' has been officially renewed for a third season, James noted casting details remain "very much up in the air" as production prioritizes the second season premiere on Thursday, September 3.
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