Meghan Markle Loses Netflix Backing for Acting Comeback as $100 Million Partnership Frays
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 27
Meghan Markle Loses Netflix Backing for Acting Comeback as $100 Million Partnership Frays
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 27
Summary
Talks for Meghan Markle to join Netflix's "The Gentlemen" have ended, removing a high-profile route back into acting as allies say her support inside the streamer has vanished.
Bela Bajaria's exit after nearly 10 years at Netflix is central to that shift, with royal commentators and a Netflix consultant saying she had been the couple's strongest internal champion.
The split has sharpened after Meghan's camp alleged Netflix leaked her possible casting to promote Season 2, while a source close to Netflix told The Times the show did not need "stunt casting."
The strain follows other setbacks: Netflix ended its As Ever partnership in March 2026, "With Love, Meghan" reportedly will not get a third season, and several Sussex projects remain unclear.
That leaves fresh doubt over the future of Harry and Meghan's Netflix ties, despite a reported $100 million 2020 deal and a renewed first-look agreement announced in 2025.