Meghan Markle returns to the big screen with a role in the upcoming film Close friends.
Markle, who starred in Suits will play a small cameo role in the film as herself for seven seasons, according to Variety.
Close friends The comedy starring Lily Collins, Jack Quaid, Brie Larson and Henry Golding is currently filming in Los Angeles. Other cast members include Natasia Demetriou, Patti Harrison and Dustin Demri-Byrne.
44-year-old Duchess of Sussex photographed While filming the film in Pasadena, California, she wore sunglasses as she sat in the back seat of a Range Rover.
The film centers on a couple “who meet and befriend celebrities during a trip to Santa Barbara. Personal lines, among other things, intersect and awkward fun ensues.” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Before you get married Prince Harry In 2018, Markle starred in the legal drama series Suitsplaying Rachel Zane from 2011 to 2018. Her other film roles include: Take him to the Greek, Remember me And Horrible bosses.
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The famous couple stepped away from royal duties in 2020, moved to the US and have since launched numerous initiatives, including a production deal with Netflix and their media company Archewell Productions.
Prince Harry and Markle recently extended partnership with Netflix and Archewell Productions, which entered into a multi-year first-look deal in August.
“My husband and I are inspired by our partners, who work closely with us and our Archewell Productions team to create thoughtful content across genres that resonates around the world and reflects our shared vision,” Markle said in a statement.
Archewell Productions began working with Netflix in 2020, producing several documentaries, including the popular series Harry and Meghan. The Duchess of Sussex has also developed a lifestyle brand, As Ever, in partnership with Netflix.
The collaboration also produced a documentary series. Polo, Heart of Invictus And Live to Lead.
The couple and the streaming service also announced upcoming collaborations, including a second season of the series. With love, Megana lifestyle and cooking show starring Markle. The show will also get a special holiday episode in December.
Archewell Productions also intends to collaborate with Netflix. about adapting the function based on the novel by Carly Fortune Meet me by the lakewhich “tells a ten-year love story that begins with a chance meeting and an unfulfilled promise.”
Fortune, popular Canadian writer. previously said the book's love story is “dear to my heart,” adding that she couldn't imagine a “more perfect partnership.”
She also said writing the book was a “huge personal challenge” and to see her recognized in this way is truly incredible.
— With files from The Associated Press
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