Meghan Markle Thought Her ‘Suits’ Audition Was a Total Fail, But the Show’s Creators Saw Stardom
Get this: Meghan Markle walked out of her audition for ‘Suits’ convinced she’d totally flubbed it. Fast forward to her time on the show, and she went from “Did I just bomb that?” to “Hello, Duchess of Sussex!” during a recent discussion on the Sidebar podcast hosted by her former co-stars Patrick J. Adams and Sarah Rafferty. Aaron Korsh, the creator of ‘Suits,’ and producer Kevin Bray reminisced about the casting for the iconic role of Rachel Zane, and it turns out Meghan had some serious self-doubt.
Korsh recalled how Meghan nailed her audition, capturing the attention of everyone in the room just as the sun was setting. “She came in at Tribeca, and it was clear she was destined for this role,” he said. But paradoxically, Meghan left the audition feeling like she had “done a s—-y job.” Thankfully, she couldn’t have been more wrong—both Korsh and Bray were immediately sold on her talent and presence. It’s amazing to think that what was once viewed as a “difficult role” to cast ended up being a perfect fit for someone who, at the time, was just trying to figure out if she’d even get a callback.
As ‘Suits’ experienced a resurgence in popularity after hitting Netflix in June 2023, Meghan’s nostalgia for the show became more palpable. She recently told Variety, “It’s wild… I had such a great time there for seven seasons, and the cast and crew were just phenomenal.” She even reminisced about how binge-worthy shows are hard to come by these days, underscoring the timeless appeal of ‘Suits.’
It’s clear that even in the glitzy world of Hollywood, self-doubt can creep in, no matter how dazzling the path may seem. Patrick Adams dished on how Meghan recently reached out to him and Rafferty to express her excitement for their rewatch podcast—talk about staying connected! If you want to see what all the fuss is about, the entire series is ready for your binge-watching on Netflix. Who knew Markle had such a rollercoaster ride before taking her royal plunge?
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, Variety, Deadline
