Theo James spoke out on the ‘spurious rumours’ and added that the Duchess of Sussex would ‘fit in well’ on the show
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The Gentlemen star Theo James has said the practicalities of the Duchess of Sussex appearing in the third series of the Netflix show are “impossible”.
The 41-year-old actor addressed rumours of Meghan’s arrival on the show while attending the premiere for its second season.
Reports had suggested the former Suits star was in preliminary talks to join the Netflix hit show.
However, former Vanity Fair and New York Magazine editor-in-chief Tina Brown claimed last week that the role has now been withdrawn due to waves of backlash against her casting.
A Netflix executive added to the rumour mill last weekend, saying that “All bets are off” when asked if there was any truth there was any truth to the reports.
A role in the project would represent her first major acting performance since her marriage to the Duke of Sussex in 2018.
The Gentlemen, which is created, co-written and executive-produced by filmmaker Guy Ritchie, features James as Duke Eddie Horniman.
The character inherits an estate that conceals a cannabis enterprise run by the illicit Glass family, including Susie, played by Kaya Scodelario.
Speaking on the potential of sharing the screen with Meghan, James said: “I think it’s spurious rumours.”
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The actor, known for starring in the Divergent film trilogy, added: “I think she’d fit in well because she’s actually from part of the royal family.
“But no, I think the practicalities of that are impossible.”
Other stars to comment on the speculation include award-winning actor Ray Winstone, who portrays the formidable head of Eddie’s cannabis empire, Robert “Bobby” Glass.
