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Suits Stars Reunite for Super Bowl Ad, But Meghan Markle Left Out
In a surprising twist, the beloved cast of *Suits* has reunited for an upcoming Super Bowl commercial, yet Meghan Markle seems to be absent from the festivities.
The buzz surrounding a possible reboot of the iconic legal drama has been swirling since September, and now, with this new ELF Cosmetics ad, the speculation is reaching a fever pitch.
The ad features Gina Torres, Rick Hoffman, and Sarah Rafferty, who are set to appear in a 30-second promotion during the Super Bowl on February 11th.
ELF Cosmetics shared a sneak peek of the ad on Tuesday, igniting excitement among fans of the show.
This teaser highlights the characters from *Suits* and other popular shows, including *Jury Duty's* Ronald Gladden, musician Meghan Trainor, RuPaul's Drag Race star Heidi N Closet, and former NFL player Emmanuel Acho.
The commercial kicks off with comedian Benito Skinner playing an ELF intern named Cooper.
He humorously calls Meghan to inform her of her summons, but interestingly, Markle's image is entirely cut from the final video.
Instead, viewers see the other stars engaged in various activities before they're handed pink slips requesting their court appearances.
The ad wraps up with a cryptic message: “See you in court February 11th.”
Rick Hoffman expressed his joy at reuniting with his former co-stars, calling it “peak happiness.”
Sarah Rafferty echoed his sentiments, describing the experience as akin to coming home.
While Patrick J. Adams was unable to join them due to filming commitments in South Africa, Markle's absence was notably unaddressed.
This renewed interest in *Suits* seems strategically timed to coincide with the creator's plans for a reboot.
However, this new project is touted not as a spin-off but rather a complete reimagining, featuring an entirely new cast.
Despite Markle's past association with the show, she appears to be sidelined in these latest developments.
Some sources have suggested that a role was specifically crafted for Markle in the new series—a West Coast lawyer characterized as the smartest person in any room and a woman of color in her thirties.
Yet, her absence from the promotional materials raises eyebrows.
It's curious how she has consistently promoted *Suits*, yet remains excluded from its current resurgence.
Fans and critics alike are left wondering about the reasons for her exclusion.
While it's clear that *Suits* provided Markle with her most significant role to date, her involvement was as a secondary character.
Reports suggest that her working style might have created friction on set, with claims of excessive demands regarding salary and perks.
The irony isn't lost on many that Markle's presence was a pivotal factor in keeping *Suits* in the public eye.
Yet, as the cast moves on without her, questions about her professional relationships linger.
Despite her efforts to remain relevant in Hollywood, it seems that even the most fervent supporters can't secure her a spot in this reunion.
As the Super Bowl approaches, all eyes will be on the ELF ad and the *Suits* stars who made it happen.