The Gentlemen star Kaya Scodelario addresses Meghan Markle season 3 rumours
The Gentlemen star Kaya Scodelario has addressed the rumours circulating online that Meghan Markle could join the hit Guy Ritchie Netflix crime drama for season 3.
Fans were quick to rattle through all eight episodes of the second season, which only hit Netflix last week (3 September).
Theo James returns as Eddie alongside Scodelario as Susie Glass, with the returning star-studded cast including Ray Winstone, Daniel Ings, Joely Richardson, Vinnie Jones and Giancarlo Esposito.
New additions include Hugh Bonneville, Michele Morrone, Benedetta Porcaroli, Benjamin Clementine and Maya Jama.
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Amidst all the tweed ensembles, gunfire and some major sexual tension between Eddie and Susie, TV lovers have been caught up in a rumour that Markle could reportedly appear in season three.
Check out the official trailer for season two here:
The speculation, which emerged amid reports surrounding Meghan and Prince Harry's return to the UK, has had no official confirmation yet, but Scodelario has now weighed in on the rumour mill.
"I, unfortunately, have no decision-making abilities," the 34-year-old Skins star said during her appearance on Today yesterday (9 September. "I wish I did because I would love to cast the show myself; I’d put all my friends in it."
Confirming that she hasn't a clue whether the rumours about the Duchess of Sussex are true or not, Scodelario did admit she'd be A-okay if they were.
"I don’t know. I think what’s wonderful about our show is that we have these characters pop up and we get these great guest actors come in, sprinkle a little bit of their magic into the characters and make really memorable scenes out of them," she said.
"It’s one of the things I like most about the show. We have wonderful guest actors in season 2, and the more the merrier. Everyone, have a go!"
James, 41, has similarly addressed the rumours.
Speaking to Town & Country, the actor was asked about the possibility of a royal joining the cast.
"Yes, Fergie is joining. She’ll be playing my love interest," he joked, referring to Sarah Ferguson.
He then addressed the Markle rumours more directly, adding: "I think that was mainly a lot of hot air."
James continued: "At the moment, we’re just trying to get as many eyes on season two, and then season three will happen soon.
"But in terms of story, we have the overarching ambition of where we’re going to go. We’re going to expand the world, go to different countries. But in terms of the minutiae, I mean, it’s still very much up in the air."
The Gentlemen is currently available to stream on Netflix.
Tyla has previously reached out to Meghan Markle's representatives for comment.
Topics: Celebrity, Royal Family, TV And Film, Netflix, Meghan Markle
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