Katherine Heigl set to replace Meghan Markle on new season of Suits

Markle stepped down from her role after announcing her engagement to Prince Harry 
Departed: Markle left the show following her engagement to Prince Harry
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Safeeyah Kazi1 February 2018

Katherine Heigl has been confirmed to replace Meghan Markle on season eight of Suits, following the Princess-to-be’s departure.

The Emmy-Award winning actress will be playing new member of the legal team, Samantha Wheeler.

Speaking to Variety, Katherine said: “Joining Suits was the perfect, organic way to not only collaborate with an EP I admire deeply, but to also become part of a show and cast that I am an immense fan of.

“I have watched Suits from the very beginning and feel incredibly lucky to be the newest member of the Pearson Specter Litt family.”

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Markle announced her departure from the show following her engagement to Prince Harry in November last year.

The news was quickly followed by the announcement that Markle’s fellow long-time regular Patrick J. Adams will also be stepping down from the role of Michael Ross.

Speculation mounted as to whether the show would continue on the back of two lead cast members leaving.

Show bosses have since confirmed that the paralegal show would continue without the regulars.

A two-hour special is set to air in April dealing with the pair’s departure in a pre-filmed arc.

Markle, 36, first appeared on the show in 2011 and shared an on-off relationship with Adams’ character.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to marry on May 19 this year at Windsor Castle.

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