Meghan in early talks for role in Netflix's The Gentlemen

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The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, is in early-stage discussions to appear in the Netflix series 'The Gentlemen,' created by Guy Ritchie. Multiple outlets, citing sources such as Variety and Deadline, report that talks are preliminary, with no contract in place and no official role confirmed. The series is a spin-off of the 2019 film of the same name and has been a hit for Netflix. Meghan, known for her role in 'Suits,' has not had a major acting role since marrying Prince Harry in 2018. She recently filmed a cameo as herself in an upcoming comedy. The news coincides with reports that the Sussexes plan to relocate to the UK later this month, although no official confirmation has been made by their representatives.

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The Guardian left

Angle Focuses on the factual reporting of the talks while highlighting Meghan's past acting career and her previous statement about not returning to acting.

Bias The Guardian provides a straightforward account, but it emphasises Meghan's earlier ‘I’m done’ comment and the negative reviews of her lifestyle series, subtly framing the news as a reversal. It omits any speculation about the role type or the relocation link, staying closer to neutral but with a slightly sceptical tone towards Meghan's career moves.

Meghan reportedly in talks to join Guy Ritchie’s TV series The Gentlemen

BBC News centre-left

Angle Portrays the news as a significant but early-stage development, linking it to the Sussexes' reported return to the UK and Meghan's business ambitions.

Bias BBC emphasises the early stage of talks and the potential financial and brand implications for Meghan, including her lifestyle brand 'As Ever.' It also connects the news to their rumoured relocation, which other outlets treat more speculatively. BBC avoids sensationalism but frames the story in a business/relocation context, slightly deviating by giving weight to unconfirmed relocation details.

Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands

The Papers: 'Fiscal worries mount' and 'Meghan in Guy Ritchie talks'

i Paper centre

Angle Provides a balanced, factual account, focusing on what is known and noting the lack of official confirmation, while contextualising the reports with background on Meghan's career.

Bias The i paper sticks closely to the facts, noting that representatives declined to comment and that no contract is in place. It also mentions that People magazine is 'typically reliable' on Meghan, giving the story credibility without overreach. It deviates minimally, though it does highlight the timing of the relocation, but does so without strong spin.

The Netflix series that Meghan Markle is rumoured to be returning to the UK for

Daily Mail right

Angle Sensationalises the report by speculating on a specific 'temptress' role and framing it as part of the Sussexes' dramatic return, with a negative undertone.

Bias The Daily Mail heavily emphasizes unnamed 'insiders' and The Sun's claim about Meghan playing a 'temptress,' which is not confirmed by official sources. It also intertwines the story with royal family tension and a 'Sussex summit,' focusing on conflict. This coverage deviates from neutral by presenting unverified speculation as plausible, and by using loaded language like 'dramatic return' and 'temptress' to attract readers.

Meghan Markle in talks to star as 'ultimate temptress in Guy Ritchie's hit Netflix show The Gentlemen' when she and Harry return to the UK