The legal drama "Suits," which catapulted Meghan Markle to stardom before her transition to royal life as the Duchess of Sussex, has been making waves recently. Since its addition to Netflix in June, the show has shattered several streaming records, becoming the most-watched series of the summer. This surge in popularity has reignited rumors and hopes of a potential revival or spin-off.
While the show's executive producer, Gene Klein, had previously stated in July that he was "not aware of any serious conversations" about a potential reboot, he did not rule out the possibility. He mentioned, "It's just one of those things where, in this day and age, you wouldn't be surprised if somebody called you someday. But so far, nothing that I'm aware of. I'd be surprised if we could thread that needle for a reunion, but I'd also be delighted if that happened."
Aaron Korsh, the series creator, also weighed in on the matter in August. He clarified that there was no "Suits" reboot in the works. He mentioned the challenges, including the need for the strike to end and the requirement for a network or streamer to express interest. However, recent developments suggest that there might be some movement in this direction.
Reports from October 12 indicate that Korsh is currently developing a "Suits offshoot." While the specifics of the deal are still under negotiation, sources hint that the project could be fast-tracked. This new series is not expected to be a direct revival, reboot, or spin-off but rather a new series set in the "Suits universe," akin to the CSI and NCIS franchises. The series will introduce new characters and is rumored to be set in Los Angeles, conveniently close to Meghan and Prince Harry's Montecito residence.
The million-dollar question on fans' minds is whether Meghan Markle, who left "Suits" after its seventh season around the time she met Prince Harry, would make a return as the sharp-witted attorney Rachel Zane. While Klein believes such a return might be improbable, he did not give a definitive no. It's worth noting that when Meghan signed with William Morris Endeavor for representation earlier this year, the agreement was clear that it would not involve her acting but would focus on her business and creative ventures in film and TV production.However, the landscape has shifted in recent months. Meghan and Harry have ended their association with Spotify and their Archetypes podcast, and there are reports that they are re-evaluating their existing contracts to find more suitable partnerships for their content. Given these changes, fans are hopeful that a cameo in the upcoming series might not be entirely off the table.
In the world of entertainment, where unexpected comebacks and surprise appearances are not uncommon, anything is possible. As the article from Vogue humorously points out, if Kim Cattrall can make a brief appearance on "And Just Like That," why can't Meghan Markle grace the screens once more in the "Suits" universe?
