Meghan Markle Steps Back Into the Screen with a Low-Key Hollywood Return (2 of 4)

The initial report about Meghan’s casting came from The Sun, who was told by a source that the new role is a “massive moment” that “signifies a return to doing what she truly loves.” According to the same source, Meghan has received several offers to return to acting but has been very selective about choosing her first project back in Hollywood.

Per The Sun, Close Personal Friends stood out to Meghan because it allowed her to reengage with acting without the same pressure that can sometimes be overwhelming. “It is Meghan’s way of gently putting her toe back in the water and seeing how she enjoys being back on set,” the source told the tabloid. “Everyone involved is super excited and has been sworn to secrecy about her involvement.”

The film’s storyline has an interesting overlap with Meghan’s actual life. Close Personal Friends is centered around two romantic partners who cross paths with a couple who is famous while traveling in Santa Barbara, California. This just happens to closely mirror Meghan’s current home life, as she lives in California with her husband, Prince Harry, and two children, Archie and Lilibet, after relocating in 2020. The couple make the move once deciding to step away from their royal existence and opt for a more private life focusing on family and their own projects.

Support from Harry appears to be unwavering for Meghan’s return to acting. A source from The Sun said, “Prince Harry is, of course, really supportive and quite simply wants Meghan to do whatever brings her joy.” The sentiment aligns with how the couple has spoken about their post-royal life: one prioritizing personal fulfillment over their familial expectations.