Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly disappointed after being linked to Netflix’s series The Gentlemen, with sources claiming that speculation about her possible involvement may have helped generate publicity for the show.
According to a report by The Telegraph, people close to Markle believe the discussion surrounding her potential appearance attracted attention to the production, even though her involvement reportedly did not progress beyond early discussions.
“Some people in her camp feel she was used to help promote season two,” a source told the publication, suggesting that reports involving a high-profile celebrity can create additional interest in an upcoming production.
The claims have sparked questions about how discussions between celebrities and entertainment projects can become part of wider publicity campaigns. However, the suggestion that Markle was deliberately used to promote the series remains an allegation and has not been independently established.
A source quoted in the report described an alleged marketing approach in which a well-known personality is approached about a script before news emerges that they are considering joining a project. Such speculation can generate headlines and draw attention to a production, even if the discussions do not lead to a confirmed role.
According to the source, the situation reportedly left people in Markle’s circle with a negative impression. Nevertheless, the available account does not establish whether the show’s producers intentionally used her name to promote the series.
Neither Netflix nor Markle’s representatives are quoted in the supplied report directly confirming the allegations or providing an official response.
Markle’s possible involvement in The Gentlemen has also drawn attention because of her previous career in television. Before becoming widely known as the Duchess of Sussex, she starred as Rachel Zane in the legal drama Suits, which developed an international following.
The report also touched on speculation about potential projects involving members of the Suits cast. A source suggested that a reunion could form part of discussions about a possible new series, although details remain unclear.
There is currently no confirmation in the supplied report that Markle has agreed to appear in The Gentlemen or that a Suits reunion featuring her is officially in development.
For now, the claims surrounding Markle and the Netflix series remain based on sources cited by The Telegraph. Until further details emerge from the parties involved, her reported disappointment and the alleged publicity strategy should be treated as unverified claims rather than established facts.