Harry & Meghan's Netflix Projects Stall, Future Uncertain

0:00It's March 5th, and here's what's happening across entertainment and pop culture. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix projects are hitting roadblocks. Their adaptation of the novel Meet Me at the Lake, announced in August 2023, still lacks a director or cast after nearly three years. Netflix paid about $3 million for the rights, but the film remains stuck in development. The couple's original five-year deal with Netflix from September 2020, worth around 74 million pounds, has quietly ended. They shifted to a new first look agreement, where Netflix gets first dives on projects before they shop elsewhere. Industry insiders are scratching their heads over the delays. One Hollywood source, called Three Years in Development, a bad sign for a Netflix movie like this. The hold-ups are raising doubts about the Sussex's whole streaming future. Other ventures have underperformed, too. Harry's polo documentary drew just 500,000 viewers. Meghan's lifestyle show, with love, Meghan wrapped after two seasons due to dropping numbers,

1:02though her holiday special made the top 10 chart. Sources near Archwell say several projects are moving forward normally, and ties with Netflix stay strong. Netflix's top exact Ted Sarandos is on good terms with them, and Paramount Plus has shown interest in teaming up. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more.