Suits season 8 spoilers: Meghan Markle WILL appear as Rachel Zane - Here's how
SUITS fans were left devastated when fan favourites Rachel Zane and Mike Ross sailed into the sunset as husband and wife, departing from the show. However, it has recently been revealed the final scene in the last season won’t be the last time they are seen on screen altogether.
Suits season 8 behind the scenes trailer
“Donna’s first scene with Robert Zane in the premiere is looking into Rachel’s office.”
Season eight marks the first time the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, won’t be physically appearing in the US drama as Rachel since marrying Prince Harry earlier this year.
Instead a brand new character called Samantha Wheeler played by Hollywood actress Katherine Heigl is set to be a huge player in season eight.
Executive Producer Aaron Korsh spoke out about the unusual casting of Katherine and the change her character will bring to the show.
Aaron revealed Katherine didn’t audition to be part of the series, nor was her character initially written.
“I’ve never had a situation before where I’ve had an actor call up and want to be on the show in advance of a character being written," he dished.
“It was the first time ever where we decided we’re going to cast this actress, and we don’t know what we’re going to do.”
And describing what she will bring, Aaron said: “She’s a force to be reckoned with, no doubt, a very powerful woman."
Suits fans will see Samantha technically on the firm’s team, but will find her going head-to-head with Harvey.
And in addition to angering Harvey, Samantha’s bold behaviour will raise concerns for Donna too.
Suits season eight returns to Netflix tomorrow.