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Meghan Markle’s acting plans across the pond revealed ahead of UK comeback

Markle, notably, confirmed her decision to step back from her work in Hollywood to focus on royal life in 2017.​Markle, notably, confirmed her decision to step back from her work in Hollywood to focus on royal life in 2017. 

Meghan Markle is reportedly eyeing a return to acting has she and husband Prince Harry prepare to move back to England.

Variety confirmed the potential career update on Friday.

The report comes after Australian outlet News.com.au reported that Markle has been “offered a role in an upcoming project based in the UK.”

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Page Six has reached out to Markle’s rep for comment.

Markle is best known for her breakout role as Rachel Zane in the legal drama “Suits,” which she starred in for seven seasons from 2011 to 2018. 

She also appeared in several popular films including “Remember Me” and “Horrible Bosses.”

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In 2017, amid her historic engagement to Prince Harry, Markle confirmed her decision to step back from her work in Hollywood to focus on royal life.

“It’s a new chapter, right?” she said of leaving her role on “Suits” while looking ahead to a new life.

“I’ve ticked this box, and I feel very proud of the work I’ve done there, and now it’s time to work with [Harry] as a team,” she added.

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Markle made her final appearance on the Season 7 finale of the legal drama series in April 2018 — a month before she tied the knot with Harry in a lavish UK ceremony.

However, in November 2025, eight years after she stepped back from the big screen, Page Six reported that Markle was making her big return to acting.

She is set to make a cameo as herself in the upcoming Amazon MGM comedy “Close Personal Friends” with Brie Larson and Lily Collins.

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“This is a massive moment for Meghan and signifies a return to doing what she truly loves,” a source from the Amazon MGM Studios production told the Sun at the time adding that the mom of two “has been swamped with offers but this one felt right.”

“It is Meghan’s way of gently putting her toe back in the water and seeing how she enjoys being back on set,” the insider continued. “Everyone involved is super-excited, and have been sworn to secrecy about her involvement.”

As for Harry, the source divulged that he was “really supportive” of her decision and “quite simply wants Meghan to do whatever brings her joy.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pose together at the David Foster Foundation 40th Anniversary Celebration.
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Meghan Markle in a cream outfit and black clutch at Paris Fashion Week.
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Cast members Gina Torres, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle, Gabriel Macht, and Patrick Adams from the TV show "Suits" posing in an office.
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Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane and Patrick J. Adams as Mike Ross walk in an office hallway.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, ride in a carriage during Trooping the Colour.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with their children Archie and Lilibet on a bridge over a stream in a lush garden.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Tan France preparing food in a kitchen.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, barefoot and kneeling on the ground while trimming a plant.
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