Meghan Markle could be offered a reported £3.74 million to reunite with her former Suits castmates in a two-hour television special, with executives said to be exploring ways to bring the Duchess of Sussex back to the legal drama that made her famous.

According to a senior Hollywood production source cited by the Daily Express, NBCUniversal is prepared to put a substantial budget behind the proposed reunion, including a reported US$5 million salary for Meghan. The reported offer is also said to include a significant practical consideration: filming the entire special in the UK, allowing her to remain closer to Prince Harry and their children at their new home in the Cotswolds.

The proposal could give fans another chance to see Meghan reprise Rachel Zane, the former paralegal who became a successful attorney and developed a devoted following throughout the series’ run.

Why Suits Executives Want Meghan Back

Although Meghan left Suits in 2018 ahead of her marriage to Prince Harry, the legal drama continues to attract viewers around the world. She appeared in 108 episodes as Rachel Zane before stepping away from acting.

The show’s enduring popularity is reportedly a major factor behind plans for a reunion. According to the production source, Suits remains in syndication in more than 150 countries and has millions of fans worldwide.

The series has also benefited from renewed interest through streaming platforms, including Peacock in the United States and Netflix, where it experienced a significant resurgence in popularity three years ago. Its continued presence on television and streaming services has helped maintain interest in the original cast and their characters.

For executives, a special featuring Meghan could appeal to longtime viewers while potentially creating an opportunity to revive the franchise on a larger scale.

Patrick J. Adams Could Reunite With Meghan

The proposed special would also bring Meghan back together with Patrick J. Adams, her former co-star and friend, who attended her wedding to Prince Harry.

Adams played Mike Ross, Rachel’s love interest in the original series. His character was a college dropout who went on to become a highly accomplished attorney, despite initially lacking a conventional legal education.

Earlier this year, Adams reportedly presented several ideas for reviving Suits to its creator, Aaron Korsh. Korsh is now said to be fully supportive of a UK-based storyline that would place Rachel and Mike at the centre of an international legal drama.

One possibility under discussion is a class-action lawsuit involving a major artificial intelligence technology company. However, the precise plot of the proposed special has not been confirmed.

A source close to the production said the plans were beginning to come together, adding that filming at a major British studio would make financial sense as well as offer practical advantages for Meghan.

Why the UK Could Be the Ideal Filming Location

Keeping production in Britain could prove attractive for both the studio and Meghan. The UK has become an increasingly important centre for international film and television production, with major American studios benefiting from tax incentives that can be more generous than those available in many US states, including California.

The source described the proposed UK shoot as a financially sensible decision that would also allow Meghan to avoid spending weeks away from her family in the Cotswolds.

For NBCUniversal, the reunion could represent an opportunity to capitalise on the show’s established audience without immediately committing to a full new series.

Whether the two-hour special would lead to a complete revival remains uncertain. The production source acknowledged that it was too early to determine whether the project could develop into another series, although that is reportedly the hope of Adams and several other leading cast members.

There could also be an additional attraction for viewers. According to the source, producers are considering a high-profile guest appearance, with several well-known names reportedly being discussed. No guest star has been confirmed.

Meghan’s Acting Return Adds to the Interest

The reported Suits proposal comes as Meghan has already begun making her way back into acting.

The 45-year-old Duchess of Sussex is set to make a cameo appearance in the upcoming Amazon MGM comedy Close Personal Friends, which stars Lily Collins and Brie Larson. The appearance marks another step back towards the entertainment industry after her departure from Suits and subsequent royal life.

Her possible return to Rachel Zane would be a more substantial undertaking, reuniting her with familiar cast members and a character closely associated with her early career.

Meghan’s schedule may also include a trip to the United States later this month for the Daytime Emmy Awards. She is nominated in the Outstanding Lifestyle Programme category for her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, which the article describes as unsuccessful.

Reports also suggest that she is making arrangements with friends in Montecito ahead of a possible family return to California for Christmas.

Will Meghan Accept the Reported Deal?

The reported reunion offer has yet to be confirmed, and there is no official announcement that Meghan has agreed to return to Suits.

According to the production source, she is expected to discuss the proposal with her representatives at Hollywood talent agency WME at some point in the near future.

NBCUniversal executives are reportedly hoping the combination of a substantial fee, a two-hour special and a UK-based production will be enough to persuade her to take on the role again.

For fans who followed Rachel Zane and Mike Ross throughout the original series, the prospect of seeing the characters reunited could be an appealing one. Whether the reported £3.74 million offer results in a confirmed project, however, remains to be seen.