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Nearly a decade and a half since its debut on USA Network, Suits stars Patrick J. Adams and Sarah Rafferty are set to delve into the series anew, this time through a podcast. Though it appears co-star Meghan Markle will be left out of yet another reunion with her castmates.
Hosting a rewatch podcast series under the SiriusXM banner, Adams, who plays Mike Ross, and Rafferty, who plays Donna Paulsen, will offer listeners an in-depth look at each episode of the beloved series, according to Deadline. Their discussions will include never-before-shared anecdotes from behind the scenes of the show, which had a successful nine-season run on NBCUniversal’s cable channel. Joining the duo will be various guests including fellow cast members, crew, and ardent fans, but one important person was not mentioned – Markle, who played Mike Ross’ wife, Rachel Zane.
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This comes after Markle, 42, was seemingly left out of a recent Suits gathering during the Golden Globes on January 7, with co-star Gina Torres remarking on the difficulty of reaching the royal actress. “We don’t have her number… we just don’t, so she’ll see. She’ll watch,” Torres said to Variety.
Torres along with some other main cast members presented Succession with the Best TV Series — Drama award, which was a significant moment for the former Suits cast. “Our text thread is insane right now, so it’s very exciting,” Torres commented, expressing the cast’s enthusiasm for their reunion.
As far as the podcast goes – Adams and Rafferty said to Deadline, “On the heels of the record breaking Suits resurgence, it feels like the perfect time to rewatch the show that changed our lives. We are thrilled to collaborate with the incredible team at SiriusXM and look forward to connecting with our friends from the cast and crew, as well as the Suits fans who made it all possible.”
While 2023 might not be remembered as Markle’s finest year, with challenges including a decline in her popularity in both the U.K. and the U.S. following the publication of her husband Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, things seem to be taking a turn for the Duchess. From a successful rebrand and legal wins to securing a promising podcast deal, Markle seems to be finding success with or without her Suits castmates.
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