Meghan Markle returning to movies. On November 5th, the Duchess of Sussex was spotted on the set of the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios film Close Personal Friends in Pasadena, California, where she will play herself. The movie stars Brie Larson, Lily Collins, Jack Quaid, and Henry Golding. The Sun was first to report the news.
“Meghan was on the set today,” an insider told PEOPLE.
“She has a small part. She seemed very relaxed and happy. She introduced herself to everyone and was very sweet and down-to-earth.”
This marks Meghan’s first comeback to acting since royal life. She left her role on Suits eight years ago, after announcing her engagement to Prince Harry.
A studio source told The Sun: “This is a massive moment for Meghan and signifies a return to doing what she truly loves. She has been swamped with offers but this one felt right.”
“It is Meghan’s way of gently putting her toe back in the water and seeing how she enjoys being back on set,” the source said. “Everyone involved is super-excited, and have been sworn to secrecy about her involvement.”
Reports suggest that the Duke of Sussex is also on board.
“Prince Harry is, of course, really supportive and quite simply wants Meghan to do whatever brings her joy,” the source said.
News of the movie was announced in August, with the names of Larson, Collins, Quaid and Golding all attached. As per to The Hollywood Reporter, the comedy will follow a couple who befriend a famous couple during a trip to Santa Barbara — creating another connection to Meghan.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved to the Santa Barbara enclave of Montecito in 2020 after stepping back from their royal roles in the U.K. in 2020. They continue to live in the community with their children, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet.
