Mystery as huge sum Meghan could earn starring in The Gentlemen revealed amid claim deal is OFF over backlash in UK

THE Duchess of Sussex’s deal to star in Netflix smash-hit series The Gentlemen is worth more than £1million. We revealed yesterday that Meghan was in advanced talks for a major role in the gangster comedy-drama by Guy Ritchie. Meghan’s deal to star in Netflix smash-hit series The Gentlemen is worth more than £1million Credit: Getty Images for Children's Hospital Los Angeles Harry and Meghan are making a shock move back to the UK Credit: Getty But last night a journalist claimed the deal was off. Tina Brown claimed on X: “I learned this morning the casting of Meghan in The Gentlemen has been withdrawn. Sign up for the Royals newsletter Thank you! “The backlash in the UK was so intense, it became untenable. This does not bode well for Meghan’s acting comeback in the UK.” Former Tatler and Vanity Fair ­editor Tina is regarded as well ­connected in US showbiz circles. READ MORE ON MEGHAN MARKLE Meanwhile, sources have told The Sun on Sunday that former Suits actress Meghan will be raking in a seven-figure sum if the contract is finalised. And fans are excited she could potentially be attending the London premiere of the show’s second series on September 2, when she and Prince Harry are expected to be in the UK. A source said: “Meghan will be getting at least £1million for a role on The Gentlemen, perhaps even more. Signing her would be a major coup for the show’s bosses and it would absolutely be worth parting with a sizeable fee.” Most read in Showbiz The Duchess is in talks to star in director Guy Ritchie’s gangster comedy-drama Credit: SplashNews.com Netflix’s The Gentlemen is set to return for a third series Meghan is lined up to appear in the third series of the show about an aristocratic family who turn to crime, based on Ritchie’s 2019 film of the same name. Netflix is set to announce commissioning next week. Leading talent manager Professor Jonathan Shalit, chairman of InterTalent Rights Group, told The Sun on Sunday: “It’s a great show and people love it all over the world. If they sign her, it’s a great signing.” We approached the Duchess of Sussex and Netflix for comment. Comment now