After years of stepping away from the spotlight as an actress, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex and former ‘Suits’ star, is making a quiet but game-changing return to Hollywood. Her upcoming cameo in the star-studded film ‘Close Personal Friends’ may seem small on the surface, but it’s huge for fans.
Not only does it mark Markle’s first acting appearance since leaving ‘Suits‘ in 2018. However, it could also open the door to something fans have been begging for since the show ended, a true ‘Suits’ sequel featuring the original cast.
Meghan Markle’s Return To Acting Is More Than Just A Cameo
For nearly a decade, Meghan Markle was known to millions as Rachel Zane, the ambitious paralegal-turned-lawyer with impeccable style, sharp wit, and undeniable chemistry with Mike Ross. When Markle married Prince Harry in 2018 and officially retired from acting, many believed it marked the permanent end of her Hollywood career. However, now, in a twist no one saw coming, Markle is back on set. According to People, the Duchess was recently spotted filming her cameo for ‘Close Personal Friends’.
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The Amazon MGM comedy, directed by Jason Orley and starring Brie Larson, Henry Golding, Jack Quaid, and Lily Collins, centers on a couple who befriends a famous pair during a vacation in Santa Barbara. Markle is reportedly playing herself, appearing in what insiders describe as a small but charming role. While her part might not be a full-fledged acting comeback yet, it’s still monumental. This marks the first time Markle has appeared in a fictional film or TV project since leaving ‘Suits’.
More importantly, it shows that she’s willing to step back into scripted entertainment, something she had firmly avoided since becoming a royal. Sources told People that Markle appeared “relaxed and happy” on set, introducing herself to everyone and coming across as “sweet and down-to-earth.” It’s a far cry from the tense media attention that has surrounded her in recent years. In many ways, her quiet Hollywood return feels like a personal and professional reset. And for fans of ‘Suits’, this could mean something much bigger is coming.
Could Meghan Markle’s Comeback Reunite The ‘Suits’ Cast For A True Sequel?
When ‘Suits’ ended its nine-season run in 2019, the finale gave fans a heartwarming conclusion. Harvey Specter and Donna Paulsen heading to Seattle to join Mike and Rachel at their new firm. It was a satisfying send-off, but also one that left the door slightly open. That door slammed shut, however, when Markle retired from acting. Any hope for a Suits continuation with the original cast seemed impossible. Creator Aaron Korsh moved on to develop ‘Suits: L.A.’, a spinoff set in the same universe but with new characters.
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Unfortunately, the new series has struggled to capture the same spark or audience devotion. Fans didn’t just want another Suits show, they wanted their ‘Suits’ back. Now, Markle’s acting return changes everything. With her easing back into the industry, the one major obstacle to a Suits revival is gone. The timing couldn’t be more perfect. ‘Suits’ enjoyed an unexpected resurgence in 2023 after its Netflix debut, where it shattered streaming records and became one of the platform’s most-watched shows of the year.
Millions of new fans discovered the legal drama for the first time, reigniting public demand for a reunion. Even cast members like Patrick J. Adams and Sarah Rafferty have acknowledged the renewed enthusiasm, hinting in interviews that they’d be open to returning, “if the timing was right.” And now, with Markle dipping her toes back into acting, that timing might finally be here.
