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Speculation about Meghan Markle’s potential return to acting has resurfaced once more. The former Suits star left her acting career behind to join the Royal Family, but with her and Prince Harry no longer serving as senior working royals, the possibility of her returning to the screen remains a topic of interest.
Currently, Meghan is focused on her lifestyle brand and Netflix series. However, a royal expert suggests that an acting comeback could be on the horizon if her other ventures do not succeed. Despite the allure of Hollywood, this expert believes that a return to acting would present significant challenges for Meghan.
According to royal commentator and expert, Duncan Larcombe, diving back into the world of on-screen showbiz could be “very difficult” due to the significant changes in the industry since her last role around seven years ago. The landscape of Hollywood has evolved rapidly, with new trends, technologies, and societal shifts that Meghan would need to navigate.
Tom Quinn exclusively told the Mirror: “Harry and Meghan have talked about the possibility of Meghan going back into acting if the couple’s commercial ventures fail – but things have moved on since Meghan last acted which might make it very difficult to make a comeback. “On the other hand, there is still Meghan’s fame as a troubled Royal, which might be enough to ensure a starring role in something, but it might be something the senior royals in the UK would dread.”
He continued: “The deeper problem is Meghan doesn’t want to go back to acting. She is in love with the idea of being a superstar entrepreneur. That said, Harry would offer Meghan his full support if she wanted to return to acting but Harry is something of an innocent and doesn’t realize how much Meghan would have to be away filming if she did go back to acting.”
Larcombe elaborated on the potential difficulties, noting that Meghan’s previous experience in Hollywood might not seamlessly translate into the current entertainment environment. “It’s not the same industry she left behind,” Larcombe explained, emphasizing the increased competition and the evolving expectations of audiences and producers alike.
Furthermore, Meghan’s potential return to acting would require a substantial commitment, both professionally and personally. Royal biographer Angela Levin added that this decision would impact their family dynamics. Harry, in particular, “relies on having Meghan around almost all the time” due to their close-knit family unit. This dependency might make it challenging for Meghan to commit to the demanding schedule that acting often entails.
The couple’s strong bond and Harry’s reliance on Meghan for support underscore the complexities of balancing a potential acting career with their family life. Levin suggested that while Meghan has the talent and experience, the practicalities of juggling her career ambitions with her responsibilities as a mother and wife could prove daunting.
Meghan Markle’s return to acting, if it happens, would undoubtedly attract significant media attention and public interest. Yet, the transition back to Hollywood is fraught with obstacles that could test her resolve and adaptability.
As Meghan and Harry continue to build their lives away from the royal spotlight, only time will tell if the Duchess of Sussex will once again grace the screen or if she will channel her energies into her current projects and philanthropic endeavors.
