Meghan Markle plans to become ‘Hollywood power player’ as she works on projects

Meghan Markle is planning on becoming a “Hollywood power player” and has “set up shop” in an LA hotel suite close to her talent agency as she works on new projects, it has claroyalimed. The Duchess of Sussex has remained tight-lipped on her future plans, with recent reports suggesting she and Prince Harry are looking to pursue different career paths. The couple still have their bumper multi-year deal with Netflix worth a reported $100 million, which they signed after stepping down as senior working members of the British Royal Family in 2020. But royal commentator Kinsey Schofield has revealed one of the rumors doing the rounds is that Meghan Markle is looking to make a big play in Hollywood . She said during an appearance on GB News in the UK: “One of the rumors is that Meghan has set up shop in a hotel suite across from her agency William Morris Endeavour and that she has her eyes set on bigger opportunities. Meghan Markle reportedly is planning to become a ‘Hollywood power player’ (Image: GETTY) “She wants to be a power player in Hollywood and that is not the direction that Harry has any desire to go.” Earlier this year, it was reported Meghan Markle had signed with renowned Hollywood talent agency William Morris Endeavour (WME), which has represented global superstars such as Dwayne Johnson, Adele, and Serena Williams. WME’s website claims: “We provide our clients and partners with global access and insights into every facet of entertainment and sports. Across our company, we represent top artists, creators and leaders in every category.” But just weeks later, Meghan and Harry suffered a blow last month when it was announced their $20 million deal with Spotify had come to a mutual end – with just one series (12 episodes) of the former actress’s Archtypes podcast released. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle live in Montecito, California (Image: GETTY) Furthermore, they were left humiliated when a top Spotify executive labeled the couple “grifters” in a furious outburst following the end of that deal. Bill Simmons, Head of Podcast Innovation and Monetisation at Spotify raged in an episode of his own show: “The f***ing grifters. That’s the podcast we should have launched with them. “I’ve got to get drunk one night and tell the story of the Zoom I had with Harry to try and help him with a podcast idea. It’s one of my best stories.” Meghan and Harry suffered a further blow last month when their Netflix documentary series was snubbed from the Emmy Awards nominations – despite it being heavily backed to receive one. Meghan and Harry have a bumper multi-year deal with Netflix (Image: GETTY) Prior to that snub, a showbiz and entertainment commentator said Meghan’s return to acting is “definitely going to be in the pipeline” as she “needs to find her own career and identity”. When asked about the duchess returning to the big screen if the couple didn’t receive an Emmy nomination, Mark Boardman, Editor at MarkMeets, told Daily Express US: “Absolutely. “Meghan obviously has the children to worry about but acting is definitely going to be in the pipeline. “She wants to be treated seriously as a film star and she probably didn’t quite get the recognition she wanted from Suits. Meghan Markle – a career timeline (Image: EXPRESS) “Meghan wants to be a leading lady and she will definitely go back into acting. She needs to find her own career and identity.” Last month, Netflix reaffirmed its commitment to the partnership with Meghan and Harry, quashing speculation it may be in danger of following the couple’s agreement with Spotify, which has mutually ended. A spokesperson for the online streaming giant told Entertainment Tonight: “The bond with Archewell Productions is one we deeply value. Harry and Meghan launched as Netflix ‘s most spectacular documentary debut to date. “Our exciting journey with them isn’t ending anytime soon. We’re currently collaborating on numerous projects, including the much-anticipated documentary series Heart of Invictus.” Follow our social media accounts here on facebook.com/ExpressUSNews   and @expressusnews