Liam Payne's Netflix show releases trailer in late One Direction star's last project
Netflix has unveiled a release date and first look trailer for new talent show Building The Band, featuring the late Liam Payne as a judge alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland
Netflix has released a teasing snippet trailer and release date for its upcoming show Building The Band, which will feature the late Liam Payne as a guest judge. The show was filmed just months prior to the star's tragic passing.
The programme adopts a Love Is Blind style format, where singers audition for each other and select their bandmates without laying eyes on them first. The The late One Direction star will be seen on the judging panel alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland.
A number of other guest judges will also make appearances. The trio, along with host AJ McClean, filmed the show in the summer of last year (2024), just months before Liam Payne's sad death which saw an outpour of heartbreak across the nation.
Netflix had initially postponed the show's release as producers and family members deliberated over Liam's participation in the series. However, with a confirmed release date of July 9 now set, it appears they have decided to proceed with his involvement.
The show is scheduled to air over three weeks, with two episodes being released weekly on July 9, July 16 and July 23, reports the Mirror. "Liam Payne's family reviewed the series and is supportive of his inclusion," Netflix stated.
The streaming giant has now released a first look trailer for the new show. Netflix fans may find the setup familiar, with a similar resemblance to the pods from popular reality dating show Love Is Blind.
The trailer shows viewers catch a glimpse of aspiring musicians entering the pods, with Donzell stealing the spotlight. His fellow contestants are left in awe of his vocals as they tune in to form their ultimate band based on musical synergy, connection, chemistry, and talent.
The footage doesn't reveal Liam or any of the judges, or explicitly reference his participation in the programme. Liam's involvement was confirmed prior to his sad death in October last year, having been part of the production shot in Manchester back in August 2024.
Liam Payne tragically lost his life at the tender age of 31 in October last year following a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
After the heartbreaking news of Liam's death, his former One Direction colleagues issued a collective statement: "We're completely devastated by the news of Liam's passing."
They continued, "In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly. The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever."
The statement concluded "For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam."
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