Patrick J. Adams has recalled a travel tip he learned from Meghan Markle while filming the USA Network series Suits. The Toronto-born actor, now 44, said Markle’s packing routine included placing dryer sheets in her suitcase to keep clothes fresh and neatly arranged, a habit he described as “genius.” Adams said the tactic went beyond a simple trick and reflected Markle’s meticulous approach to travel.
Adams, who played Mike Ross on Suits, has often spoken about the show’s central romance with Markle’s character, Rachel Zane. The pair’s on-screen relationship culminated in a wedding during the series’ seventh season, and Adams noted that their professional dynamic carried over off set. He added that the two stayed in touch after Markle’s departure from the series in 2017, and that she reached out to him last year.
The travel anecdote coincides with Adams’ return to the Suits universe in a new form: a rewatch podcast called Sidebar: A Suits Watch Podcast, co-hosted with fellow cast member Sarah Rafferty. The project taps into renewed interest in the show on streaming platforms, notably Netflix, which helped propel Suits back into broader conversations in 2023 and 2024. Adams has said Meghan responded supportively to the podcast’s launch, sending a message about her excitement and willingness to help after many years apart. He discussed that exchange in a Reddit Q&A in October 2024, noting that Markle had texted to offer support and ask how she could assist.
The ongoing dialogue among former Suits cast members reflects a wider pattern of renewed visibility as streaming platforms revive interest in older series. Meghan Markle has since pursued projects outside Suits, including a Netflix series and related appearances, while the Suits alumni have explored opportunities tied to the show's legacy. Adams’ rewatch project followed Netflix’s resurgence of Suits in recent years, and Markle’s presence in contemporary projects has kept public attention on the cast as a whole.
In other related developments, discussions about Suits LA—an announced spin-off that moved from streaming interest to network discussions—have circulated since the show’s launch on Peacock earlier this year. Meghan Markle has publicly weighed in on the idea of original cast members appearing as themselves, with creator Aaron Korsh suggesting that such a cameo would be a sizable decision for the series’ world. Korsh told People that he had considered how former stars, including Markle, might appear, but acknowledged that it could be disruptive to the show’s universe. He added that Markle could return if she chose to, but he noted he was mindful of the broader impact on the Suits world.
Meanwhile, Markle has continued to promote her various projects, including a Netflix series and her fashion and lifestyle initiatives. She shared photographs from the filming of With Love, including moments from season two, and reflected on the show’s creative process through her social media channels and other appearances. The public’s interest in Markle’s trajectory remains high, particularly as fans connect her Suits legacy with her recent and ongoing entertainment projects.
For Adams, the fan interest in Suits endures in large part because of Netflix’s resurgence of the show and the loyalty of its fan base. The actor’s anecdotes from the Suits set, coupled with his ongoing involvement in a Suits-centric podcast, highlight how former cast members continue to shape public perception of the series long after its finale in 2019. Adams has described the travel tip as emblematic of Markle’s practical approach to work and life, a memory that resonates with fans who remember the show’s iconic pairing and the off-screen collaboration that helped sustain its popularity.