However, Naomi Cohen had a less enthusiastic response to the California-based royal couple, stating that it felt very normal for them to attend the premiere. She mentioned, "I heard a little rumor before, but then what was so lovely was when they came into the theater. At least for me, it felt very normal because Jamaicans, one thing I'll tell you about Jamaicans, each Jamaican considers themselves to be a star. So we appreciate celebrities, but we don't make the biggest deal because we see ourselves as our own celebrity."
While it's reported that the Sussexes were personally invited by Paramount CEO Brian Robbins, there might be an ulterior motive at play. Some have labeled the couple as desperate, cozying up to Paramount's bigwig, especially since their deal with Netflix is set to end in 2025, and there's uncertainty about its renewal. Lyn Carrot from Pressbox PR suggested that their eyes might now be set on securing the next big multi-million pound deal, with Paramount emerging as a potential contender if they maintain a close relationship with Brian Robbins.
Netflix, reportedly uninterested in producing more shows or films with the couple, aims to create a feature-length version about their royal past, which might not be a favorable PR move for them at the moment. As part of their current Netflix deal, Harry and Meghan's production company, Archewell Productions, has already released two documentary series in December 2022. The first, "Harry and Meghan," focused on their lives before and after leaving royal duties, while the second, "Heart of Invictus," released last year, centered on athletes competing in the Invictus Games for veterans and military members.
Amid concerns that their Spotify deal wasn't renewed last year after Meghan's podcast faced challenges, experts suggest that Harry and Meghan need to approach their search for a new partnership more tastefully. Lynn added, "Personally, I'd love to see another docu-series from the pair that showcases how they're doing now in their lives, and there's an appetite for it given the runaway success of their first docu-series, 'Harry and Meghan.' But that could easily do just as well on Paramount if they strike a deal with them."
