Meghan Markle‘s acting career is back on the agenda as she tests a screen return. Last week, the Duchess of Sussex was spotted in Pasadena filming Amazon MGM’s “Close Personal Friends,” appearing as herself. Sources framed it as an acting comeback rather than a one-off cameo. They said the “Suits” alum wanted this phase to reach the top tier. Consequently, attention has turned to her network in Hollywood and what projects could follow.
Meghan Markle is viewing acting comeback as ‘much longed-for second shot,’ per source
Star reported that Meghan Markle’s cameo in Amazon MGM’s upcoming film is a launchpad rather than a novelty. One source stated, “It’s just the start, she sees herself going all the way to the top.” The same insider called the moment a strategy, not nostalgia. The goal, they stated, is a sustainable slate, not a single splashy appearance.
Another source underlined the personal stakes. “She never got to go as far as she’d hoped with her acting career, so this is a much longed-for second shot,” the source shared. That sentiment mirrored the larger framing around Markle’s comeback on the screens, with ambitions set beyond a single movie credit.
Connections have been part of the calculus. As one source put it, “She was well-connected when she was on Suits, but this [is] a different stratosphere.” The same source added, “She now counts several top Hollywood decision makers as close friends, so she has her pick of scripts.”
Consequently, the project choice signals intent, not chance. Team quality reportedly tipped the scales. “She chose this one because of the team working on it,” the source added. “It’s top-notch in her book.” Moreover, the Amazon MGM alignment suggested access, while a self-cameo would let her reintroduce herself on her terms.
Contextually, “Close Personal Friends” will function as a soft reentry — it will be a nod to her screen identity while minimizing risk. Meanwhile, industry chatter centered on how quickly she would follow up with a lead. For now, the message has been clear. As per a source, the duchess has been “seeing this as the beginning of a new era for her,” and as one source stressed, the aim is simple — upward, step by step, toward the top.
Originally reported by Santanu Das on Reality Tea.
