Meghan Markle is reportedly excited about her return to acting in the upcoming movie, *Close Personal Friends*. She will play herself in a small role in the project, which also stars Brie Larson, Jack Quaid, and Lily Collins, among others.
Markle acted in numerous movies and shows and is best known for her work in the legal drama series, *Suits*. However, she stepped away from her acting career ahead of her wedding to Prince Harry in May 2018. Since then, while she has been active in philanthropic work and on social media, the Duchess of Sussex hasn’t taken on any acting roles—until now.
Meghan Markle is set to make her Hollywood comeback with *Close Personal Friends*, produced by Amazon MGM Studios. A source reportedly told PEOPLE that the 44-year-old is enthusiastic about being back on set, although she feels a bit rusty after the long break. According to the report published on November 10, an insider shared:
“She genuinely seemed excited to be on set. She was joking that she felt a bit rusty, but it was obvious that she had rehearsed and that it was a big deal for her to be back. And she was great. She had a very warm energy, too. She was super pleasant to be around.”
*Close Personal Friends* reportedly follows the story of a couple on a trip to Santa Barbara who happen to befriend a famous couple.
### Meghan Markle on Her Acting Break and Potential Return
Meghan Markle took a break from acting in 2017 ahead of her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018. In a November 2017 interview with *Variety*, Markle spoke about her decision to pause her acting career. She stated:
“I don’t see it as giving anything up, I just see it as a change.”
Prince Harry added:
“It’s a new challenge.”
Markle further elaborated:
“It’s a new chapter. Right. And also keep in mind I’ve been working on my show for seven years. So we’re very, very fortunate to be able to have that sort of longevity on a series and for me, once we hit the 100-episode marker I thought, you know what, I have ticked this box and I feel really proud of the work I’ve done there and now it’s time to, as you said, work as a team with you.”
In another interview with *Variety*, published on October 19, 2022, Markle addressed whether she would return to acting, stating:
“No. I’m done. I guess never say never, but my intention is to absolutely not.”
### Recent Projects and Netflix Ventures
Although Meghan has stayed away from traditional acting roles, she and Prince Harry appeared in a documentary about their lives titled *Meghan & Harry*, produced and released by Netflix on December 8, 2022.
Earlier this year, the Duchess of Sussex released a television series on Netflix called *With Love, Meghan*. The series showcases Meghan inviting guests to an estate, sharing cooking, gardening, hosting tips, and recipes. So far, the show has two seasons, with eight episodes in each.
Additionally, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have renewed their multi-year deal with Netflix, reportedly exploring scaled-back terms and new projects in the pipeline.
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