Theo James, star of The Gentlemen, has dismissed rumors that Meghan Markle will be joining the cast for Season 3 of the Netflix series. When queried about Markle possibly featuring on the show, James humorously suggested that “Fergie” would be taking on the part of his love interest. He stated, “No, I think that was mainly a lot of hot air,” regarding the speculation surrounding Markle’s involvement.
Despite the buzz initiated by royal commentator Bronte McCoy, who mentioned that Markle was in early talks for a role, James emphasized the team’s focus on promoting Season 2, which premieres on September 3. After Markle and Prince Harry’s recent move back to the UK, some suggested this could be linked to potential casting, but James reiterated that any future plans for Season 3 remain uncertain.
Amid the casting debate, royal expert Tina Brown noted that the intense backlash in the UK surrounding Markle’s potential role might have led to its withdrawal. James expressed optimism about the show’s trajectory, hinting at broader narratives and international locations being explored in the upcoming seasons.
