Meghan Markle Dropped From 'The Gentlemen,' Her Team Denies It
Journalist Tina Brown reports that Meghan Markle has been dropped from consideration for a role in the third season of Netflix's 'The Gentlemen' due to public backlash in the U.K. Markle's representatives have not confirmed the report.
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Reflects the ongoing public scrutiny surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the impact of public opinion on their professional careers.
Meghan Markle has been dropped from consideration to join Guy Ritchie ‘s The Gentlemen , according to Tina Brown, who reported that the decision came after intense backlash in the U.K.
In a column published Saturday on Substack , Brown, the former editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker , wrote, “I learned this morning that the casting of Meghan Markle in season 3 of Guy Ritchie's Netflix series The Gentlemen has been withdrawn. The backlash in the UK was so intense, it became untenable to go forward. This does not bode well for Meghan's acting comeback in the UK.” Related Stories General News Meghan McCain Criticizes Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's U.K. Move TV Meghan Markle in Advanced Talks to Join Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentlemen' After She and Prince Harry Move Back to the U.K.
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