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EastEnders Casting Call for Meghan Markle

Updated 2026-08-24 12:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

BBC Studios has issued a casting call for the character of Meghan on 'EastEnders,' inspired by the Duchess of Sussex's recent return to the U.K. The role description emphasizes confidence, beauty, and potential controversy.

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‘EastEnders’ Puts Out Casting Call for Character Named Meghan After Duchess’ U.K. Return: ‘Confident, Gorgeous and Ready to Cause Chaos’

Reports of Meghan Markle’s return to acting in the U.K. prompted numerous quips and memes over the weekend that the Duchess of Sussex was planning to make an appearance on long-running BBC soap “EastEnders.” Now it seems “EastEnders” producers have gotten in on the joke, as BBC Studios have put out

2026-08-24 12:20 UTC