Harry and Meghan's 'greatest champions' leave Netflix
Harry and Meghan appear to be caught in the middle of the streamer's brutal cost-cutting drive, with an insider claiming bosses have concluded viewers will not subscribe 'to see a Meghan show'.
TL;DR
- Netflix executives Bela Bajaria and Carolina Garcia, described as Harry and Meghan's 'human shields', have departed the company.
- The departures coincide with Netflix's significant cost-cutting measures and a restructuring that includes job losses.
- Insiders suggest that projects delivering 'zero financial return', potentially including those involving the Sussexes, are being cut.
- The new leadership at Netflix is expected to move away from 'royal-linked vanity projects' and focus on finding the next hit shows.
- Meghan Markle is reportedly cautious about returning to acting after a controversy surrounding potential involvement in 'The Gentlemen', with some claiming she was 'used' for publicity.
- Despite these shifts, Netflix is still expected to be interested in Harry's potential documentary about Princess Diana.
- Meghan's previous five-year deal with Netflix, reportedly worth $100 million, has lapsed, and her lifestyle show 'With Love, Meghan' received mixed reviews.