Meghan Markle has reportedly reached out to her former Suits co-star, Patrick J. Adams, not merely for a friendly conversation but seemingly in an effort to secure a guest spot on his new rewatch podcast.
According to People magazine, Adams, who portrayed Mike Ross on the beloved legal drama, shared that although he and Markle have drifted apart over the years, she recently sent him a text offering her assistance with his latest project. During their time on Suits, Markle and Adams played romantic interests, with Adams taking on the role of Mike Ross while Markle portrayed Rachel Zane.
Since the show concluded and Markle transitioned into British royalty, she has crafted a life markedly different from her previous acting career, trading a role on the USA Network for a royal title. However, as her Hollywood career has cooled and the dust has settled around her royal life, Markle now seems to be making an unexpected return to her roots. When asked whether he still kept in touch with Markle, Adams noted that their connection had waned, largely due to their differing lifestyles.
Nevertheless, with Suits experiencing a resurgence in popularity on Netflix, Adams and his co-stars, including Sarah Rafferty, launched a rewatch podcast titled Sidebar: A Suits Watch Podcast. Upon learning of this development, Markle seemingly couldn’t resist reaching out. According to Adams, she sent him a lovely text expressing her excitement for him and asking how she could help. He appeared genuinely appreciative, remarking that it was heartwarming to still feel that kind of support and friendship after so much time apart.
However, the timing and nature of Markle's renewed interest in Suits have raised eyebrows. Her post-royalty career has not been smooth sailing; projects with Netflix and Spotify have failed to gain traction, and she now appears to be sidelined as her former co-stars bask in the renewed fame of the series. Markle's ventures into podcasting, particularly with Archetypes, were recently dropped by Spotify, reportedly due to lackluster reviews and low engagement. Additionally, her latest business endeavor, American Riviera Orchards, faced significant setbacks when it was hit with a trademark rejection from the U.S. Patent Office. With no new projects announced, speculation abounds regarding Markle's struggles to find her footing outside royal life.
Given the recent surge in Suits’ popularity—record-breaking views on Netflix this summer—it's not entirely surprising that Markle might be looking to reconnect with her former colleagues. Fans have begun to wonder if she hopes to capitalize on the nostalgia surrounding the series. Notably, Markle's former castmates have reunited at various events, such as the Golden Globes earlier this year, where they appeared together as presenters. However, Markle was noticeably absent, and according to her co-stars Gabrielle Union and Gina Torres, she isn’t part of their group chats and has maintained a distance from the cast since marrying Prince Harry.
For someone who once held the title of a British royal, Markle’s recent moves present an intriguing twist. Some might view this as a fall from grace, with the former actress turned Duchess returning to her roots and reaching out to the co-stars she left behind to embrace royal life. Her abrupt exit from Suits in 2018 marked the beginning of what many anticipated would be a glamorous new chapter. However, with her recent setbacks, Markle seems to be inching back toward the people and projects she once left behind.
So, is Meghan Markle looking to rekindle old friendships, or is this simply a desperate bid for relevance? With a lack of new projects on the horizon and her ventures into podcasting and entrepreneurship floundering, Markle's sudden interest in Suits feels almost too convenient. Perhaps she is hoping that a sprinkle of her former castmates’ success will rub off on her as she navigates the challenging terrain of her post-royal life.
