Meghan Markle’s Ambitious Comeback Hits a Snag

In a surprising twist, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has faced another setback in her anticipated return to the small screen.

Just weeks after missing out on a Suits reunion, the former actress was reportedly overlooked again for a spinoff series following her bold demands for creative control and a staggering salary.

Markle, who famously portrayed Rachel Zane on the hit legal drama, was offered a chance to reprise her role in a new show titled Suits, Los Angeles.

This upcoming series is set to follow a former federal prosecutor navigating the complexities of the legal world in California.

However, Meghan's lofty expectations and perceived diva behavior have reportedly alienated network executives and her former co-stars alike.

Sources close to the production revealed that Meghan sought full creative control over the spinoff.

She not only wanted to be the director but also insisted on being an executive producer, along with demanding an eye-popping $200,000 per episode.

While her ambitions are understandable, they may have been a bit too ambitious for the network's taste.

Her past as a royal and her global fanbase do give her a unique edge, but insiders suggest she might be overestimating her market value.

After all, the network executives were reportedly concerned that her involvement could invite unnecessary controversy, especially given the fallout from her explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, where she made serious allegations against the royal family.

The sentiment among the network brass seems to be that Meghan has become more of a liability than an asset.

One source bluntly stated, “The show is about suits, not Meghan Markle.” This perspective highlights a growing division between her and the team behind the beloved series.

Her former colleagues are also feeling the strain.

Many have remained loyal to the royal family and have publicly defended them against Meghan's accusations.

Gina Torres, who played Jessica Pearson and is set to lead the new spinoff, was particularly incensed by Meghan's demands.

Torres has invested significant effort into developing her character and is determined not to let Markle overshadow her work.

The tensions reached a boiling point when Torres made it clear that she would not collaborate with Meghan under any circumstances.

This strong stance contributed to Meghan's exclusion from the recent Suits reunion at the Super Bowl, where Torres, alongside Rick Hoffman, Sarah Rafferty, and Gabriel Macht, appeared in a humorous commercial for E.L.F.

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Adding insult to injury, Meghan was also left out of the pilot order for Suits, Los Angeles, which was officially announced by Variety earlier this month.

The network is now on the hunt for a lead actor to portray Ted Black, the former prosecutor who will partner with Jessica Pearson in the new series.

As for Meghan, sources indicate that she is feeling both furious and humiliated by the turn of events.

Having hoped to reclaim her place in the spotlight, she now finds herself grappling with feelings of betrayal.

Blaming the network and her former co-stars for their perceived jealousy, she remains undeterred in her quest to revive her acting career.

Despite the setbacks, Meghan is determined to find a project that will not only showcase her talents but also reestablish her as a household name.

With her sights set firmly on Hollywood, it seems she's not ready to give up just yet.