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The trailer ofSuits L.A.has created much hype among the fans, but they want to know whether Meghan Markle and the rest of the cast would return to the show. Gabriel Macht, who played the lead Harvey Specter inSuits, earlier announced his return to the spin-off series. While Markle’s return remains to be seen, herSuitsaudition story will certainly interest you in the meantime.
The Duchess of Sussex shared that she believed she botched the audition at the time. Markle shared that she was ready to fight for a second chance, just like Rachel would do in the series. However, her agent advised her against it. She didn’t know at the time that theSuitsteam actually loved her audition.
Meghan Markle was hard on herself during theSuitsaudition for Rachel Zane
Meghan Marklewas the first female member of theSuitsmain cast to join the series. Her role as Rachel Zane became popular among fans and she went on to play the role untilSeason 7of the show. It was Markle’s final acting job before she married Prince Harry and became a member of the British Royal Family.
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Markle shared in a 2013 interview withMarie Clairethat she thought she botched her audition for Rachel. Markle shared that she called her agent and asked to be put back in the audition room for a second chance. She shared that she always tried to“take the bull by its horn”just like Rachel in the series. However, her agent told her to focus on the next audition. Markle shared:
Actually, when I went in to audition for it, I thought I blew my audition. I remember leaving, calling my agent, and saying, ‘I don’t think I did a good job in that room, and I need to get back in there.’ So automatically, Rachel and I, very similar: ambitious, driven, and always trying to take the bull by its horns. My agent just said, ‘There’s nothing I can do. Just focus on your next audition.’
However, she didn’t know at the time that she had nailed the audition. She shared that when she was complaining about her ‘bad’ audition, the makers were putting together a test deal for her as they loved her performance. She shared,“Maybe that’s where I’m similar to Rachel, in that I’m harder on myself than anyone else might be.”
Fans have a renewed interest in Markle’s character after the trailer for the newSuitsspin-off was released. Creator Aaron Korsh was asked about thepotential return of Markle’s Rachel, Patrick J. Adams’ Mike Ross, and Sarah Rafferty’s Donna during an X Q&A session (via NZ Herald). He had a simple answer,“Remains to be seen. I am open.”
How much did Meghan Markle make from herSuitsrole?
Gabriel Machtwas the highest-payingSuitsactor and Meghan Markle was only paid a third of that for her role as Rachel. According toThe Richest, Markle earned approximately $50,000 per episode during the final seasons of the show. Her annual salary amounted to $450,000 at this point.
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In comparison, Macht earned a paycheck of $150,000 per episode in the final seasons (via Sumissura). However, sources like The Richest reported that Macht negotiated per episode salary in the range of half a million for the final seasons.
Despite his high salary,his net worth is very lowcompared to that of Markle. Her marriage into the Royal family spiked her net worth to $60 million. This value is her combined wealth with her husband. However, Macht only has an estimated net worth of $8 million in 2024, something he shares with his wife and actress, Jacinda Barrett.
Macht’s net worth is reportedly lower than that of co-stars Adams and Gina Torres. Interestingly, Markle’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million before her marriage.
Suitsis now available for streaming on Netflix.Suits L.A.is scheduled to premiere on August 15, 2025, on NBC.
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