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Richard and Marina dive into Meghan Markle's potential return to acting with discussions about The Gentleman, explore the extraordinary chart success of The Killers' Mr. Brightside as it hits 10 years in the UK charts, and analyze the brewing tension between YouTubers and the BBC over proposed government legislation regarding platform prominence for public service broadcasters.
Meghan Markle's Acting Return and The Gentleman
Reports emerged that Meghan Markle is in talks to join Guy Ritchie's hit Netflix series The Gentleman for a potential third season, following news that she and Harry are returning to the UK. Richard argues this is a smart career move that allows her to do what she's trained for, while Marina explores the story's viral nature and what roles might actually work given her unique position. They discuss the complexities of having a royal kiss on screen, comparing it to Grace Kelly's situation, and debate whether this was a strategic leak to signal her availability.
- Meghan and Harry are returning to the UK with children enrolled in school for September, after mixed success with their US media deals
- Reports suggest Meghan is in talks for Guy Ritchie's The Gentleman Season 3, though Netflix has downplayed the claims
- Richard believes this is perfect for Meghan - doing what she's trained for rather than being a 'square peg in a round hole'
- There would likely be a no-kiss clause in any contract due to the awkwardness of having Harry watch his wife kiss another actor on screen
- The gentleman Season 2 airs September 3rd and was the fourth biggest series worldwide in early 2024
- Some experts suggest the story was leaked to make Meghan seem in demand and signal her availability for roles
" She's an actor. Do your acting. I really think if you're something, just do that. Do the thing that you're good at. When you do something that you don't do, when you're like a square peg trying to fit in a round hole, people will always be cynical of that. "
" I cannot see a world in which... literally to everyone it would be like Prince Harry is getting cucked on streaming right now. I appreciate that it's just acting but this is what happened with Grace Kelly. "
" If you're not going to be in Rivals, be in the gentleman. The gentleman is perfect. It's weird because I always felt that if the timeline had played out differently, what she could have done is marry him get the two children maybe the marriage doesn't work out and you go back to Hollywood to be Julia Roberts for your 40s. "
Harry's Media Career Possibilities
The discussion shifts to what Harry could do professionally upon returning to the UK. Richard proposes several television appearances and a brilliant show concept called 'Harry's Special Forces' that would combine home renovation with supporting military veterans. The conversation explores how Harry's genuine connection to veterans through Invictus Games could translate into compelling television that serves multiple purposes.
- Harry was very good on the Joe Marlow podcast and could build a media career appearing on television
- Richard suggests Harry would be great on The Wheel with Michael McIntyre - not too high pressure but good exposure
- The proposed show 'Harry's Special Forces' would combine rebuilding projects with army veterans, showcasing their skills while helping the community
- Harry couldn't do 'Who Do You Think You Are' because his entire family tree is already kings and European royalty
" I've got a show for him. It's pretty interesting because I think one thing that really works for him is the Invictus Games and his work with veterans. I've got a show called Harry's Special Forces. It is exactly that thing of something needs rebuilding, a house needs rebuilding, a community centre needs rebuilding. But he does it with a bunch of army veterans, people who have been injured in the line of conflict. "
" Harry's Special Forces is a good name for it as well. That's the destination. That really is a destination. Everyone's saying they're not interested in them they are they read this does more traffic than you can possibly imagine there's a reason that it's at the top of everyone's newspapers. "
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