The latest twist in their ongoing drama revolves around their highly publicized $100 million deal with Netflix. With just 18 months remaining on the contract, the clock is ticking, and it appears the couple is struggling to fulfill their end of the bargain. Their promise to produce outstanding content for the streaming giant seems to be falling short.
Their current project, an adaptation of Carly Fortune's novel "Meet Me at the Lake," was supposed to be a crown jewel in their Netflix deal. However, the Hollywood strikes, with writers and actors demanding their fair share, have brought the project to a screeching halt. While the writer's strike has recently been lifted, SAG-AFTRA, the actors' union, is still on strike. This has left the production in limbo, with no clear timeline for when it might resume, let alone be completed.
It's worth noting that Netflix was initially thrilled to have Harry and Meghan on board, hoping for groundbreaking ideas and content that would captivate audiences. However, it now seems that the remaining agreement is contingent on their ability to produce such content, as an insider revealed. Given the magnitude of this deal, it's customary to keep it under contentious review. In other words, if they can't deliver, their $100 million deal may not be worth the paper it's written on.
Let's not forget that this Netflix deal was part of their post-royal life plan. After stepping back from their roles as senior members of the royal family, they embarked on a journey to become financially independent. They signed this lucrative deal with Netflix in 2020, estimated at a staggering $100 million by Forbes. But it appears that their ambitions may have exceeded their capabilities.
Adding fuel to the fire, their $2 million deal with Spotify also hit a roadblock earlier this year when it collapsed in June. Spotify executive Bill Simmons famously called the couple "effing grifters," casting serious doubt over their pending deal with Netflix. It becomes increasingly clear that their post-royal career in the entertainment industry is far from the success story they may have envisioned.
The bigger question here is whether Meghan and Harry's pursuit of fame and fortune is overshadowing their ability to deliver quality content. It seems that their knack for attracting controversy and media attention might be at odds with their roles as content producers. Their Netflix nightmare serves as a stark reminder that fame and fortune do not always translate into creative success.
