Mark Bord, an entertainment expert working closely with Megan's Archewell since 2022, believes that the couple is poised for a Hollywood comeback. According to him, they've secured multi-million dollar deals for multiple book deals and even have ownership of publication rights to a novel. In addition to their work with the Archewell Foundation, the Sussexes are actively shaping their narrative and seizing opportunities rather than waiting for them.
Bord emphasizes that 2024 holds potential for a financially prosperous year for the Sussexes, with a stream of income from various collaborations, speaking engagements, and charitable events. Their strategic choices of open communication and impactful projects are expected to play pivotal roles in their ongoing journey.
However, Robert Downey Jr., a highly respected figure in Hollywood, had a starkly different perspective in his recent interview. He firmly stated that Megan and Harry's careers as celebrities have come to an end, and no project, cause, charity, or brand can change this trajectory in his view. He predicts a shift to a lower-tier status, with Harry possibly venturing into reality TV while Megan might explore avenues like QVC to sell calligraphy pen sets. Downey predicts that they could face ongoing ridicule and fading into relative obscurity.
2023 was undeniably challenging for the couple, with labels like "effing grifters" and being perceived as big losers. The question remains: will anyone in the industry want to collaborate with them after such negative publicity? Hollywood tends to be ageist towards female actresses, and Megan's acting choices might be limited to playing herself in an autobiography or taking on roles like a mother or aging psycho stalker in a B-list movie. The only viable option, according to Downey, would be a project created and financed by Megan and Harry themselves, which would require a level of work ethic, talent, and financial commitment that he doubts they possess.
