For a while, Meghan Markle and The Gentlemen seemed to be locked in their own little “to be or not to be” casting drama. Rumors of her possible role after moving back to the UK had everyone guessing, until stars of the series doused the speculation with frigid water, with Vinnie Jones, Theo James and more, dismissing the idea entirely. Now, the plot has twisted again, as insiders claim the entire casting buzz may have been a PR stunt.

One can never know what happens behind closed doors, especially in celebrity circles, but these insiders seem determined to leave the curtains slightly ajar.

Radar Online is now pushing the story beyond simple casting confusion, with sources questioning whether Meghan Markle’s name was ever seriously in the mix. One insider claimed growing skepticism surrounds the origin of the reports, suggesting the Duchess of Sussex may simply have been linked to a successful Netflix title for publicity. The allegation remains unverified.

“It seems like a total PR stunt, and trolls are saying Meghan's people were behind it,” said an insider. That is the sharpest claim attributed to the outlet’s source, but it also fits a broader pattern of skepticism surrounding the Suits actress. Critics have previously accused the Sussexes of turning personal milestones and media appearances into carefully managed publicity exercises, making this new claim the newest in a line of others.

That wider narrative has included criticism of the Sussexes’ anniversary rollout, rumors of staged celebrity encounters, and claims of strategically timed media leaks. None of those accusations proves anything about The Gentlemen story. Still, Radar Online's insider has folded the latest casting chatter into that existing debate, giving critics another reason to question how the rumor began. Vinnie Jones calling the rumor “hot air,” and Hugh Bonneville describing it as "a genius bit of marketing," only further seals the news. 

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With PR stunt claims swirling and acting rumors flying, the question now is what Meghan Markle actually has planned next.

Away from the casting chatter, Meghan Markle has several tangible priorities already taking shape. Her lifestyle brand, As Ever, remains a central focus, with the Duchess of Sussex expanding its offerings and recently moving into sparkling wine with a Napa Valley Reserve Brut. The business is expected to require regular travel between Britain and California as she manages its next phase.

At home, Meghan Markle is also settling into life in the UK with Prince Harry and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The family is establishing a routine in the Cotswolds while the children adjust to their British schooling, with the couple remaining private citizens rather than returning to official royal duties and their relatives withholding from an alleged "knee-jerk" reaction. For now, those plans suggest a busy new chapter, whether or not The Gentlemen story was a PR stunt.

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