Meghan Markle, known for her roles as both an actress and a royal, recently experienced a moment of frustration upon discovering that she was not invited to reprise her character, Rachel Zane, in the upcoming Suits spinoff.
The Duchess of Sussex, now delving into the realm of Netflix production, reportedly made a dramatic entrance at the USA network headquarters to confront the show’s creator, Aaron Korsh, for leaving her out of the project.
Suits, the legal drama that propelled Markle to fame, concluded in 2019 after nine successful seasons.
Markle bid farewell to the series in 2018 to wed Prince Harry and embrace her royal duties within the British monarchy.
However, in a surprising turn of events in 2020, the couple announced their decision to step back from their royal responsibilities and relocate to California.
Since then, the duo has inked a lucrative deal with Netflix to develop documentaries, films, and television shows.
Among the projects that Markle had her sights set on was the Suits Law spinoff, a fresh take on the original series featuring a new ensemble cast in a different setting.
NBC has confirmed the production of this new show, which will be spearheaded by Korsh, the mastermind behind the initial series.
Despite Markle’s hopes of involvement, Korsh has made it clear that there are no plans to reintroduce any characters from the original show, including Markle’s beloved Rachel Zane.
Reports indicate that Markle was incensed upon learning of her exclusion from Korsh’s vision.
She felt deserving of a role in the spinoff, given her status as one of Suits’ most beloved and recognizable figures.
Leveraging her partnership with Netflix, where Suits is currently available for streaming and attracting a new audience, Markle believed she held a competitive edge.
Markle took matters into her own hands and sought a direct explanation from Korsh.
Without prior notice, she arrived unannounced at the USA Network headquarters during one of Korsh’s meetings with network executives.
Bursting into the room, she unleashed a torrent of accusations towards Korsh, branding him as unappreciative, disrespectful, and envious of her accomplishments.
Markle asserted that her contributions were pivotal to Suits’ success and insinuated that the spinoff would falter without her presence.
In response, Korsh, taken aback by Markle’s outburst, attempted to pacify her and elucidate his creative direction.
He emphasized that Suits Law was a distinct entity with its own ambiance, style, and narrative, aiming to forge a fresh path rather than recycle past content.
While acknowledging Markle’s past contributions, Korsh encouraged her to embrace new opportunities beyond the legacy of Suits.
Unconvinced by Korsh’s rationale, Markle persisted in her tirade, denouncing him as deceitful, disloyal, and inadequate.
She disparaged the new cast of Suits Law, dismissing them as irrelevant and predicting a lack of viewership.
Furthermore, Markle issued threats of legal action against Korsh and the network for unauthorized use of her likeness and identity.
She vowed to leverage her influence and connections to thwart the spinoff’s progress.
Markle’s outburst attracted widespread attention from both onlookers and the media, culminating in her eventual removal from the premises by security personnel.