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New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry sign new Netflix deal after repeated flops
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry aren't going anywhere. The deal is looser than before and gives the streamer first-dibs to say yes or no to projects, but is also worth far less for the royals than their previous $100 million agreement, sources told The Times. 'We're proud to extend our partnership with Netflix and expand our work together to include the As ever brand,' Markle, 44, said in a statement obtained by The Post. Advertisement 10 Meghan Markle in a still from her 'With Love, Meghan' Netflix series. Netflix 10 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at the Merkur Spiel-Arena during day six of the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 in Düsseldorf, Germany, on September 15, 2023. Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation 'My husband and I feel inspired by our partners who work closely with us and our Archewell Productions team to create thoughtful content across genres that resonates globally, and celebrates our shared vision,' she added. Advertisement Archewell Productions also announced that the second season of Markle's lifestyle show, 'With Love, Meghan,' will premiere on Netflix later this month, while a new holiday special, 'With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration,' will air in December. 'This December, join Meghan in Montecito for a magical holiday celebration,' the press release read. 'Together, friends and family deck the halls, create holiday feasts, craft heartfelt gifts, and share lots of laughs – with simple how-tos to follow at home.' 10 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the 2024 ESPY Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on July 11, 2024. Getty Images for W+P 'It's a holiday wonder with warmth, tradition, and a generous dose of joy,' it added. Advertisement There were two additional projects announced, too, including a documentary about orphaned children in Uganda called 'Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within.' 'In the heart of Uganda's Masaka region, where the shadows of the HIV/AIDS crisis linger, a small orphanage becomes a beacon of hope,' the statement said. 10 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's production company, Archewell Productions, announced several new and upcoming projects with Netflix. / 'Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within' goes beyond the viral videos to reveal a vibrant, one-of-a-kind community where orphaned children transform hardship into joy, dancing their way toward healing, belonging, and the promise of a brighter future.' Advertisement The royal couple's adaptation of Carley Fortune's bestselling novel, 'Meet Me At The Lake,' is also still in the works at Netflix. 'Archewell Productions is in active development on additional projects with Netflix that span a variety of content genres, including the feature adaptation of the bestselling novel by Carley Fortune, 'Meet Me At The Lake,'' the release confirmed. 10 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry having a good time during Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour in Los Angeles. Instagram/@meghan 'This romantic drama follows a decade-spanning love story that begins with a chance encounter and a broken promise,' it said. Bela Bajaria, Netflix's Chief Content Officer, added that the streaming giant was 'excited' to continue its partnership with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and 'entertain our members together.' 'Harry and Meghan are influential voices whose stories resonate with audiences everywhere,' she began. 'The response to their work speaks for itself — 'Harry & Meghan' gave viewers an intimate look into their lives and quickly became one of our most-watched documentary series.' 10 Meghan Markle's 'With Love, Meghan' Netflix series premiered on Jan. 15, 2025. Netflix 'More recently, fans have been inspired by 'With Love, Meghan,' with products from the new As ever line consistently selling out in record time,' Bajaria added. Advertisement After Markle and Prince Harry, 40, signed their initial, massive $100 million deal with Netflix in September 2020, they went on to release 'Harry & Meghan' in 2022. Although 'Harry & Meghan' remains Netflix's most-watched documentary debut to date with 23.4 million views, their following projects, including 'Live to Lead' (2022) and 'Heart of Invictus' (2023), failed to garner anywhere near the same viewership numbers. 10 Meghan Markle in a still from the second episode of 'With Love, Meghan.' JENNA PEFFLEY/NETFLIX 10 Heather Dorak, Prince Harry, Genevieve Hillis, Julian Zafjen, Kelly Zafjen, and Meghan Markle during the Season 1 finale of 'With Love, Meghan.' JAKE ROSENBERG/NETFLIX Advertisement Prince Harry's 'Polo' doc, which also received an awful reception from critics when it dropped in December 2024, was also thought to be so underwhelming that it jeopardized the royal couple's chances of having Netflix renew their lucrative contract. Earlier this year, Markle hosted and executive-produced the first season of her 'With Love, Meghan' lifestyle show. The series, which was filmed in Montecito, California, and featured several celebrity guests like Mindy Kaling, also flopped. 10 The Duchess of Sussex during an episode of her 'With Love, Meghan' lifestyle show on Netflix. Netflix Advertisement 10 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany, on September 13, 2023. Getty Images 'With Love, Meghan' failed to rank among the platform's top 300 most-watched titles between January and June, and it garnered only 5.3 million views in the first half of 2025. Markle and Prince Harry's newly extended partnership with Netflix is reportedly worth significantly less than their original $100 million deal with the streamer following their last few projects' disappointing numbers. Advertisement 'They have shot the golden goose of 2020 – more of a 'we'll call you' than 'here's the chequebook,'' an insider familiar with the new deal told Daily Mail. 'It's a first-look deal, which means Netflix gets first dibs but no obligation to bankroll every semi-royal whim.' 'I reckon Netflix is trimming fat industry-wide, so this is less carte blanche, more curated cameo,' the source added.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meghan Markle Shares Rare Photo on Instagram and We're Getting Serious Rom Com Vibes
Meghan Markle has a lot of exciting new projects lined up for 2025—new Instagram accounts (@meghan and @asever), a new Netflix show and a new podcast, to name a few. But amid all the newness, she took a moment to share a rare throwback with her followers. On Instagram, the With Love, Meghan star, 43, posted a throwback photo sent to her by a friend. In the picture, a young grade-school aged Meghan is smiling beside a photo of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Meghan captioned the snapshot, 'When your dear friend from middle school/high school sends you something from your alma mater and it brings the biggest smile to your face. Go Pandas,' adding, 'Thanks Sush xo.' While the post was heartwarming and personal, what really stood out to me (and probably many other '90s kids) was just how rom-com the whole vibe was. I'm talking major '90s rom-com energy—think Clueless or Never Been Kissed. It makes perfect sense, considering Meghan graduated in 1999, but that photo definitely screams nostalgia, especially for millennials. From the halo headband to the cardigan over the extra-long shirt (no crop tops in sight), it's clear that even back then, Meghan had that signature it factor. And it seems like the internet agrees. 'Meghan has always been That Girl,' one commenter wrote. Another added, 'Always been a great role model,' while a third chimed in with, 'She is THE MOMENT.'for Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 Before Meghan made the post on her feed, the photo had been shared earlier by her alma mater, Immaculate Heart College Preparatory School in Los Angeles. The school congratulated her on the renewal of her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, and her new podcast launch. 'We're delighted to share a special throwback photo from her time at Immaculate Heart, honoring our cherished tradition of Mary's Day, a reflection of our legacy of sisterhood, support, and Panda spirit,' the wrote. Meghan's throwback not only gave fans a glimpse into her past, but it also brought back all the '90s feels, reminding that even before she became a global icon, she was already making her mark. Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here. Meghan Markle's Marriage Trick Is Genius—and One My Therapist Would Love
