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As the summer of 2024 heated up, a familiar face sizzled back onto Netflix screens, captivating a new generation of fans with her unforgettable charm. Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle

, the beloved Suits actress who stole hearts as the brilliant paralegal Rachel Zane proved she still has her hold on Hollywood. In light of the same, Co-star Rick Hoffman, who witnessed the royal phenomenon turn into a lucky charm for suits, narrates how Markle’s charm and talent brought a unique sparkle to the show.

Moreover, with the million-dollar Netflix deals working wonders, Hoffman explains how Markle left her impression on the Netflix fandom.

Speaking on the KFC Radio interview, Suits

star Rick Hoffman shared his thoughts on Meghan Markle’s impact on the show. Her rise to royalty, he noted, had made one of his coworkers “ultra famous

“. Markle’s talent and contribution to the show’s success were undeniable, but Hoffman emphasized that her newfound fame had sparked a curiosity that went beyond her acting credentials.

Rick Hoffman, who played Louis Litt on #Suits, describes what he believes was the catalyst for the show’s renaissance last year on Netflix and the interviewer agrees: “It’s Meghan fvcking Markle.”
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As Hoffman saw it, Netflix had seized on this curiosity with a clever move

, doing something “brilliant

” by showcasing a documentary about Markle’s tumultuous life, referring to the record-breaking Harry & Meghan

bombshell. This, in turn, generated immense interest, and the platform’s decision to re-release Suits

had been a shrewd cherry on top, capitalizing on the public’s fascination with the Duchess of Sussex.

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The star did not stop there. All he had was appreciation and praises gushing in for the Duchess just as Gabriel Macht did a few days ago.

The Meghan Markle effect is undeniable, but his reel-life mentor, and colleague, Rick Hoffman, spilled the beans on how her royalty status boosted the show’s popularity. As people’s curiosity about her got them to tune in, they then discovered the show’s quality, and the rest, as they say, is history. The actor described it as an infectious phenomenon that spreads quickly, with viewers drawn in by their fascination with the Duchess of Sussex.

Hoffman clarified that it also was a combination of factors, with Markle’s talent, the show’s appeal and the curiosity surrounding her all playing a role. However, he remained adamant that the initial draw was her royalty status

, saying “it was because of the curiosity of her

” that the show gained traction, and anyone who disagrees is simply mistaken.

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What do you think of the analysis given by the Firm’s know-all senior Louis Litt? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.