Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has been left disappointed as her request for $57,000 per episode to appear in the Suits reboot has been ignored by show creator Aaron Korsh.
The news comes after a recent interview with Suits cast members Gabriel Macht and Gina Torres at the Golden Globes where they confirmed that Meghan would not be returning for a brand new spinoff.
However, Meghan’s spokesperson has now stated that she could potentially earn more than £300,000 per episode in the Suits spinoff, despite her reported cash crisis.
The spokesperson revealed that Meghan earned £37,000 per episode during her time on the show and recorded over 100 episodes, resulting in an annual salary of £330,000.
Additionally, Meghan is still earning royalties from her appearances as part of her contract with the show.
Notably, both Meghan and the other stars of Suits receive cash every time an episode airs in the US or on the NBA Peacock streaming service.
Furthermore, Meghan is expected to receive additional income from the show’s move to Netflix.
PR expert Maya Riaz believes that Meghan’s potential return to Suits could be a strategic move to reconnect with her loyal fan base and attract new viewers.
However, if Meghan were to return, it would likely be in a cameo role rather than a longer storyline.
Despite these speculations, Aaron Korsh has firmly denied Meghan’s involvement in the new spinoff.
He revealed that he and NBCUniversal are currently working on a new Suits show, but Meghan will not be included in the cast.
This aligns with the statements made by Suits actors at the recent Golden Globes awards.
While Aaron did not disclose the name of the cast member who requested a salary of $57,000 per episode, it is widely believed to be Meghan.
However, Aaron seems unfazed by the request, stating that if Meghan were to return to paid acting, it would only highlight her lack of talent.
Many have also commented on Meghan’s changing appearance since her time on Suits, suggesting that she may have undergone plastic surgeries and experienced significant weight loss.
These changes, coupled with the uncertain success of a potential revival, raise questions about the need to invest such a large sum of money in bringing back the show.
Netflix, which has recently faced a downgrade from neutral to hold with City, is cautious about making substantial financial commitments.
Despite having dropped 100 shows from their program offerings, Netflix continues to cut back on original content.
It remains unlikely that they would be willing to pay Meghan $300,000 per episode for her involvement in a Suits revival.
In conclusion, Meghan Markle’s request for a significant salary in the Suits reboot has been ignored by Aaron Korsh.
While her spokesperson suggests the possibility of high earnings, the show’s creator has made it clear that Meghan will not be part of the new spinoff.
The future of Suits remains uncertain, and it is unlikely that Netflix will invest a substantial amount in its revival.