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After nearly a decade away from Hollywood, Meghan Markle is reportedly returning to the screen. The Duchess of Sussex is said to have joined the cast of Close Personal Friends, an upcoming Amazon MGM Studios production starring Jack Quaid, Lily Collins and Brie Larson. And, in a fitting twist, Markle will reportedly be playing herself.
Filming is already underway in Pasadena, Los Angeles, where the former working royal was spotted on set earlier this week. The film follows two couples—one famous, one not—and explores the complexities of celebrity, privacy and modern friendship.
“This is a massive moment for Meghan and signifies a return to doing what she truly loves,” a source from the production told The Sun, adding that she had been “swamped with offers” but this project “felt right.”
For Markle, 44, the role marks a return to her roots. Before her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018, she was best known for her role as paralegal Rachel Zane on the legal drama Suits, which she left ahead of her royal engagement.
“It’s a new chapter,” she said at the time, reflecting on her decision to step away from acting. “I’ve ticked this box, and I feel very proud of the work I’ve done there.”
Now, eight years and two children later, another chapter begins.
Prince Harry is reportedly “really supportive” of the move, with sources noting he wants her to “do whatever brings her joy.”
Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, the couple have focused on their media ventures through Archewell Productions, as well as the Netflix reality show, With Love, Meghan.
