She has previously urged female workers to channel their 'inner Wonder Woman' to take on the world – but now Meghan Markle could become the real deal.

For the Duchess of Sussex wants to play a superhero in a blockbuster movie – and has told her agents to 'actively search' for a suitable role.

Meghan has made no secret of her wish to return to acting as she seeks financial independence and has already reportedly signed a charity voice-over deal with Disney. The studio also owns Marvel and the rights to all its comic-book characters, which could pave the way for Meghan's role in an action spectacular.

Meghan's agent, Nick Collins, of Hollywood's formidable Gersh Agency, has been busy fielding offers and a source said last night: 'He has said she wants her return to acting to be part of an ensemble cast in something like a superhero film.

How Meghan Markle might look as the Black Widow in a Marvel movie

The Duchess of Sussex wants to play a superhero in a blockbuster movie – and has told her agents to 'actively search' for a suitable role

'He's actively seeking such a movie for her. He's saying she is available and open to the best offers.

'Meghan is planning a series of meetings in Hollywood. She has already done the voiceover for Disney and now word is out that she's looking for a superhero film, as a voiceover or even on screen.

'She knows she can't carry a film as an actress. People won't be able to get past the fact she's Meghan Markle. But she's determined to act again and she thinks a big, ensemble film is the way to go… something that pays big but which doesn't put her front and centre.

'Pretty much every A-list actress including Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Alba, Margot Robbie, Jennifer Lawrence and Halle Berry have starred in superhero movies. There used to be a certain stigma attached to Marvel films but now they are the biggest market in the world. That's what Meghan wants.'

And as Prince Harry has infamously said: 'What Meghan wants, Meghan gets.'

Collins represented Meghan during her stint on the legal drama Suits and she has retained his services. She also has a Hollywood PR, Ken Sunshine, and a business manager, Andrew Meyer.

She is said to have agreed to record a voiceover for Disney in exchange for a donation to charity after Prince Harry was filmed telling studio boss Bob Iger at the UK premiere of The Lion King last summer that his wife was available for such work. Disney sources said discussions are ongoing. One top Disney executive told The Mail on Sunday: 'Meghan needs Disney more than Disney needs Meghan. She's a controversial figure.

Meghan is not expected to bring Archie with her to Britain this week Meghan is not expected to bring son Archie with her when she returns to the UK this week for a final round of official engagements with Prince Harry. The couple's nine-month-old son will stay in Canada with a nanny, much to the disappointment of the Queen and Prince Philip, who are said to be 'very sad' to have seen so little of their great-grandson since his birth, according to the Sunday Times. Advertisement

'There have been reports of a deal but that's not true beyond the voiceover work.'

A superhero movie could certainly be lucrative. Last year's Avengers: Endgame became the highest-earning film ever, taking £2.15 billion around the globe.

Scarlett Johansson, who plays Black Widow in the Marvel movies, is Hollywood's highest-paid actress, according to respected Forbes magazine. She was paid more than £25 million for Endgame, made up of her salary and a portion of the film's profits. Industry insiders believe she could earn £30 million for her role in the forthcoming standalone Black Widow movie.

A source said: 'Hollywood has relied more and more on superhero films to produce surefire hits. They are aimed at a global audience and generate billions at the box office.Why take a risk when you can make a superhero film and generate a guaranteed hit? In this day and age, studios are averse to taking risks. The costs are simply too high.

Meghan wants to follow in the footsteps of A-list actresses like Scarlett Johansson, who plays The Black Widow in The Avengers movie (pictured)

'It would make sense for Meghan to want to be associated with a Marvel or DC Comic book film. There is certainly no shame attached. Stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lawrence want them in their filmography because it gives them a cool factor – and that's aside from the fact they get paid upwards of $10 million a picture.'

Meanwhile, the atmosphere at Harry and Meghan's £10 million rented retreat on Vancouver Island has become increasingly tense.

A source told The Mail on Sunday that photographers have been 'physically threatened' by vigilantes who keep in touch via social media. 'The locals are very protective of Meghan and Harry,' a source said. 'It's got to the point where things are becoming violent. There is a Facebook site which only local people have access to and they are taking pictures of photographers and their licence plates.

'There have been at least two cases of physical violence. Men in black pick-up trucks have approached photographers and threatened violence.

'One photographer sat inside his car as it was rocked from side to side by local men shouting they should leave. It's all turned very sinister and nasty.'