The Unbiased understands that Prince Harry has not been approached by Netflix to make a three-part documentary collection concerning the loss of life of his mom, Princess Diana, despite earlier reports.
Over the weekend, U.K. tabloids suggested the proposed documentary — marking the 30th anniversary of Diana’s death — would form part of a new long-term deal with the Sussexes.
Harry and Meghan Markle’s five-year, $100 million partnership with Netflix, established in 2020, is scheduled to expire later this year.
Citing a senior Hollywood source, the Daily Express reported that the three-part documentary would air in 2027, 30 years after Diana’s 1997 loss of life following a automotive crash in Paris.
“The thought is that it might be a solo venture for Harry, who could be a co-executive producer in addition to internet hosting and narrating the collection,” the supply instructed the paper.
“He’s uniquely positioned, not solely to speak concerning the lady he knew as his mom, but in addition to look at her position as a permanent social and cultural icon nonetheless beloved by so many.”
Nevertheless, a supply near the Sussex’s partnership with Netflix tells The Unbiased that the report is “not true.” No additional remark was offered.
The report of a brand new deal got here scorching on the heels of Meghan’s divisive new Netflix collection, With Love, Meghan, which was launched on March 4.
The life-style present follows Meghan as she unveils her repertoire of internet hosting and cooking ideas inside her Montecito, California kitchen with A-list company together with The Workplace star Mindy Kaling.
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Amid widespread criticism of the collection, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos stepped in to defend the royal.
Sarandos, head of the streaming service since 2020, additionally spoke concerning the firm’s stake within the relaunch of the Duchess of Sussex’s life-style model, As Ever.
“We’re a passive associate in Meghan’s firm, and it’s a giant discovery mannequin for us proper now,” he instructed Selection.
When requested what motivated him to “guess” on Meghan, Sarandos stated: “I feel Meghan is underestimated by way of her affect on tradition… Individuals are fascinated with Meghan Markle. She and Harry are overly dismissed.”
The Unbiased gave Meghan’s present a one-star evaluation, calling it “queasy and exhausting.”
The second season of With Love, Meghan is coming this fall and has already completed filming, in keeping with Netflix.
