New Agreement with Netflix Strikes the Ideal Equilibrium for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
In a significant move, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have extended their partnership with Netflix, signing a multi-year "first-look deal" for film and television projects. This new agreement comes as a response to those who speculated that their contract had come to an end [1][2][4].
The balance between the couple's roles in their Netflix projects is shifting, according to royal experts. Meghan is increasingly focusing on lifestyle and travel content connected to her brand, As Ever, while Harry seems more engaged in content related to his interests and possible family reconciliation [1][2][4].
Meghan's lifestyle show, "With Love, Meghan," has been a key part of their Netflix output. The second season and a holiday special of the show are set to be released soon, though its popularity has been modest compared to Harry's documentary projects like "Harry & Meghan" and "Heart of Invictus" [1][2][4].
Harry may have played a part in the production of a documentary, but Meghan will be on screen for her lifestyle shows. This division of roles aligns with their different personal and professional priorities, as suggested by experts [1][4][5].
Renowned royal expert, Jennie Bond, suggests that the Netflix deal is primarily Meghan's project. She congratulates the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for maintaining their link to Netflix and implies that they have shown they still hold sway in Hollywood [1][2][4].
Bond also believes that the Sussexes have achieved what many people thought they couldn't by keeping their Netflix deal alive. She notes that the new deal with Netflix is a win for Archewell, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's brand [1][2][4].
The new deal with Netflix is less exclusive than their original 2020 agreement, signaling a more flexible arrangement that allows Netflix to prioritize but not exclusively own their content. This may reflect a strategic diversification of their projects, with Meghan’s lifestyle brand partnership expanding alongside their film and television developments [1][2][4].
Richard Fitzwilliams, another royal expert, highlighted that Harry and Meghan might be taking "a very different approach" in their new phase. He noted that Harry seems to be leaning toward royal family reconciliation, while Meghan prioritizes her business empire and lifestyle media efforts [1][2][4].
In conclusion, Meghan is positioned as the lead creative force in lifestyle-oriented Netflix projects tied to her brand, while Harry’s role gravitates more toward documentary and issue-driven content reflecting his public and charitable interests. Their collaborative Archewell Productions oversees the broader umbrella of their content creation for Netflix [1][4][5].
[1] https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/meghan-markle-prince-harry-netflix-deal-1235109758/ [2] https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/24/entertainment/meghan-markle-prince-harry-netflix-deal-extension-intl-scli/index.html [4] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62736561 [5] https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/meghan-markle-prince-harry-netflix-deal-extension
In the evolving partnership between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with Netflix, Meghan is apparently concentrating more on lifestyle and travel content associated with her brand, As Ever, while Harry appears more involved in content related to his interests and potential family reconciliation.
Meghan's lifestyle show, "With Love, Meghan," is a significant part of their Netflix output, with a second season and a holiday special scheduled for release soon, though its popularity has been less impactful compared to Harry's documentary projects such as "Harry & Meghan" and "Heart of Invictus."
