Meghan Markle’s former Suits co-star came to her defence as he unleashed his fury.

Wendell Pierce starred as Robert Zane and Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane in Suits (Image: Getty)

Meghan Markle is set to return to acting eight years after she quit Hollywood to become a working royal. The Duchess of Sussex is now set to star in a new film alongside Lily Collins, Brie Larson and Jack Quaid. The 44-year-old is best known for her role as Rachel Zane in the hit US TV-drama Suits, but also had Hollywood roles in Horrible Bosses, Get Him To The Greek and Remember Me. Meghan’s former Suits co-star, Wendell Pierce, has come to her defence as he ripped into regular GB News and BBC commentator and royal biographer Angela Levin, who reacted to the news. Taking to X on November 6, the author claimed Meghan was viewed as “demanding and difficult” on the Suits set.

Angela tweeted: “Meghan won’t love being told what to do by any producer. Suits actors found her ‘difficult, demanding and rude’ and she was only a starter then.” The Duchess of Sussex played Rachel Zane for seven seasons from 2011 until 2018. She left the show shortly before marrying Prince Harry.

Wendell Pierce came to Meghan Markle’s defence (Image: Getty)

Wendell, who played Robert Zane in Suits and the father of Meghan in the series, ripped into the royal commentator’s claim.

In a furious tweet, he hit back: “You have no idea what you are talking about@angelalevin1.”

The A-list actor went on to claim Angela as a “gossip monger” who wants to profit off of the duchess.

Wendell went on: “Meghan was a kind, giving, and talented artist who I enjoyed working with for years. You Angela are a shameless hack. I’m more mad at myself for allowing you to get under my skin. I’ll focus this anger on the friendship that Meghan and I have and the fond memories I have from working on SUITS. Her grace is something you know nothing about.”

Suits actor Wendell Levin ripped into Angela Levin (Image: GB NEWS)

His comments sparked a social media divide as one person commented: “Good looking out for Meghan @WendellPierce!”

Another echoed: “Thank you for sticking up for your friend! You continue to be awesome!!!”

“I have no clue about Meghan. But you sir are a hero. This is what true friends do – they step up for one another,” a third mused.

A fourth added: “Thank you! She deserved that!” While others defended Angela, as one tweeted: “Oh, give over.”

Meanwhile, Meghan will reportedly play herself in the film Close Personal Friends, which follows two couples where one is famous and the other is not.

A source told The Sun: “This is a massive moment for Meghan and signifies a return to doing what she truly loves. She has been swamped with offers but this one felt right.

“Prince Harry is, of course, really supportive and quite simply wants Meghan to do whatever brings her joy.”

She was seen on set on Thursday in Pasadena, LA, at the Amazon MGM Studios.