According to reports, the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle will not appear in the upcoming spin-off of the hit series “Suits”, despite rumors that she will star in the show and was given a “dream” role.
Although Meghan has decided not to take a role in the spin-off, she is said to be considering the role of her company Archewell in the production.
Following the revival of “Suits” on Netflix, NBCUniversal announced “Suits: LA,” with Aaron Korsh returning as writer. The series will be set in LA with a new cast.
Meghan Markle Reportedly Not Joining ‘Suits’ Spin-off Cast
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Last month, reports surfaced that a “Suits” spin-off titled “Suits: LA” was in the works, sparking speculation about Meghan Markle’s appearance on the series that made her famous.
However, a source close to the show has now confirmed to The Daily Mail Meghan has no intention of acting in the upcoming “Suits” spin-off despite creators creating the “perfect role” for the royal.
Insiders, however, hinted that the Duchess of Sussex is exploring the possibility of being an executive producer on the show by involving her company, Archewell, in the production.
“Meghan is clear that she does not want to be involved as an actress. But Archewell is trying to come in as a spin-off production company,” an insider told the news outlet. “NBC killed that idea.”
However, sources close to Archewell have vehemently denied such talks, insisting that the duchess’s company would never consider getting involved with the series.
‘Suits’ Becomes Most Streamed Show On Netflix In US
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“Suits,” which premiered in 2011 and ended in 2019, made a comeback last year when the series’ initial eight seasons landed on Netflix.
After debuting on the streaming service, the legal drama quickly became the most streamed show in the US for 12 consecutive weeks, setting a new record for the most number one appearances on the American Nielsen ratings chart.
Reflecting on the show’s revival, Meghan, who portrayed paralegal Rachel Zane in the original series, told Diversity during the event he had “no idea” about the show’s continued popularity but added, “A good show is forever.”
“It’s hard to find a show that you can watch a lot of episodes of these days,” Meghan said. “So that might have something to do with it.”
‘Suits’ Spin-Off To Film In LA With New Cast
NBCUniversal announced development of a spin-off series titled “Suits: LA,” with original creator Aaron Korsh returning as writer and executive producer. In addition to Korsh, David Bartis and Doug Liman of “Hypnotic” and Gene Klein will serve as executive producers.
Unlike its predecessor, the new show will be set in Los Angeles and feature a new cast of characters.
follow DiversityThe storyline of “Suits: LA” centers on Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor from New York, navigating the LA legal landscape while facing personal and professional challenges.
The highly-anticipated show’s synopsis reads: “His firm is at crisis point, and in order to survive he must accept the role he’s held in contempt his entire career.”
“Ted is surrounded by a cast of brilliant characters who test their loyalty to Ted and to each other while they can’t help but mix their personal and professional lives,” he continued. “All of this happens while the events from the past year slowly unravel that lead Ted to leave everything and everyone he loved behind.”
Patrick J. Adams Sparks Speculation About Spin-Off After Sharing Behind-the-Scenes Photos
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Speculation about a possible reboot of the legal drama increased following a series of never-before-seen photos shared by Patrick J. Adams, who portrays Michael James Ross, Meghan’s love interest in the series.
Adams posted a collection of behind-the-scenes images featuring herself and her “Suits” co-stars, including some intimate shots with the Duchess of Sussex, which she captioned: “I miss my friend.”
Despite the speculation Adams’ post sparked, it was later deleted, with the actress citing their removal as a move to avoid distracting from the ongoing actors’ strike. However, many at the time interpreted the broadcast as an indication of the show’s revival.
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