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‘The Gentlemen’ Star Theo James Has a Surprising Response to Those Meghan Markle Casting Rumors

Theo James said the series has not confirmed Meghan Markle for season 3 and plans remain undecided as Netflix expands the show.

  • Actor Theo James dismissed speculation on Thursday that Meghan Markle would join Season 3 of Guy Ritchie's Netflix series The Gentlemen, describing the casting reports as "mainly a lot of hot air."
  • Rumors regarding Markle's potential acting return surfaced in late August 2026 amid reports she and Prince Harry were relocating to the U.K., though Netflix never confirmed her involvement.
  • During a September 2 interview, the 41-year-old actor joked that Prince Harry might play his love interest, insisting specific casting details remain "very much up in the air."
  • Netflix confirmed a third season for the crime drama shortly before James addressed the speculation; producers are currently focused on maximizing viewership for the second season, which premiered on September 3.
  • Markle, best known for her role as Rachel Zane in Suits, has not confirmed a return to scripted acting; while commentators suggest she is considering various offers, her future screen projects remain uncertain.
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Theo James decided to respond with irony to one of the loudest rumors in recent weeks in Hollywood and in the British press: the possibility of Meghan Markle joining the cast of The Knights, the Netflix series created by Guy Ritchie that has him as the protagonist. Directly consulted about the eventual arrival of the Duchess of Sussex in the third season, the actor chose to make a joke with another former member of the British royal family. “Yes…

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Zoom TV broke the news on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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