Meghan Markle Will Not Star In 'Suits' Spin-off Despite 'Perfect Role'

According to a report, the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle will not appear in the upcoming spin-off of the hit series "Suits, despite rumors that she would star in the show and be given a "dream" role.

Although Meghan has decided not to take on an acting role in the spin-off, she allegedly considered her company Archewell's role in production.

Following the resurgence of "Suits" on Netflix, NBCUniversal announced "Suits: LA," with Aaron Korsh returning as a writer. The series will be set in LA with a new cast.

Last month, reports surfaced that a spin-off of "Suits" titled "Suits: LA" was in the works, sparking speculation about Meghan Markle's appearance in the series that shot her to stardom.

However, sources close to the show have now confirmed to the Daily Mail that Meghan has no intentions of acting in the upcoming "Suits" spin-off despite the creators crafting a "perfect role" for the royal.

The insider, however, hinted that the Duchess of Sussex explored the possibility of becoming an executive producer on the show by involving her company, Archewell, in the production.

"Meghan was clear that she didn't want to be involved as an actor. But Archewell was trying to wiggle its way in as a production company on the spin-off," the insider told the news outlet. "NBC has killed that idea."

However, sources close to Archewell have vehemently denied such discussions, asserting that the duchess' company would never consider being involved with the series.

"Suits," which premiered in 2011 and came to an end in 2019, made a comeback last year when the initial eight seasons of the series landed on Netflix.

Upon its debut on the streaming service, the legal drama quickly became the most streamed show in the U.S. 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 resurgence, Meghan, who portrayed paralegal Rachel Zane in the original series, told Variety during an event that she had "no idea" of the show's enduring popularity but added, "Good shows are everlasting."

"It's hard to find a show you can binge-watch that many episodes of these days," Meghan noted. "So that could have something to do with it."

NBCUniversal announced the development of a spin-off series titled "Suits: LA," with original creator Aaron Korsh returning as writer and executive producer. Alongside Korsh, David Bartis and Doug Liman from "Hypnotic" and Gene Klein will serve as executive producers.

Unlike its predecessor, the new show will be set in Los Angeles and feature a fresh cast of characters.

According to Variety, the storyline of "Suits: LA" centers on Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor from New York, navigating the legal landscape of LA while facing personal and professional challenges.

A synopsis of the anticipated show reads: "His firm is at a crisis point, and in order to survive he must embrace a role he held in contempt his entire career."

"Ted is surrounded by a stellar group of characters who test their loyalties to both Ted and each other while they can't help but mix their personal and professional lives," it continued. "All of this is going on while events from years ago slowly unravel that led Ted to leave behind everything and everyone he loved."

Speculation about a potential reboot of the legal drama rose following a series of never-before-seen snapshots shared by Patrick J. Adams, who portrayed Michael James Ross, Meghan's love interest in the series.

Adams posted a collection of throwback behind-the-scenes images featuring himself and his "Suits" co-stars, including several intimate shots with the Duchess of Sussex, which he captioned: "I miss my friends."

Despite the speculation sparked by Adams' posts, they were later deleted, with the actor citing their removal as a move to avoid distracting from the ongoing actors' strike. However, many at the time interpreted the posts as a hint at the show's revival.