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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new Netflix deal is another humiliating blow for much-maligned royal exiles
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are extending their Netflix partnership, but we hear their new contract is 'much' less than their previous '$100 million deal' with the streaming company. 'It's not much,' an insider told Page Six on Monday. 'It's no risk for Netflix but saves them both reputationally.' Reps for the couple did not immediately respond to Page Six's requests for comment. Harry and Markle's company, Archewell Productions, and Netflix announced Monday that the couple agreed to a new first-look deal ahead of their current contract ending in September. Under the new deal, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will still have to run their ideas by Netflix. From there, the streaming service will decide whether it wants to obtain project rights to the duo's pitches. Viewers can expect to see an expansion of Markle's lifestyle brand, As Ever, grow on the big screen. Season 2 of her Netflix series, 'With Love, Meghan,' is set to be released in late August, a press release obtained by Page Six Monday revealed. The 'Suits' alum will also be releasing a special 'With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration' episode in December, featuring 'holiday wonder with warmth, tradition, and a generous dose of joy' with 'friends and family.' Later this year, a short documentary — titled 'Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within' and produced by Markle and Harry — will also be released, highlighting a small orphanage in Uganda, where 'children transform hardship into joy, dancing their way toward healing, belonging, and the promise of a brighter future.' Other Archewell Productions projects in development with Netflix include an adaptation of Carley Fortune's book, 'Meet Me at the Lake.' 'We're proud to extend our partnership with Netflix and expand our work together to include the As ever brand,' the actress wrote in a statement obtained by Page Six. '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.' In a separate statement, Netflix's Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, said that the company looks forward to being able to 'entertain [their] members together.' 'Harry and Meghan are influential voices whose stories resonate with audiences everywhere,' the businesswoman wrote, referring to the couple's 2022 'Harry & Meghan' series, which 'gave viewers an intimate look into their lives and quickly became one of [Netflix's] most-watched documentary series.' 'More recently, fans have been inspired by 'With Love, Meghan,' with products from the new As Ever line consistently selling out in record time.' Last month, Page Six exclusively reported that Harry and Meghan were continuing their partnership with Netflix. Industry experts had previously informed us that the company's CEO, Ted Sarandos, is a huge fan of the royals and dines with them regularly. The duo first began working with Netflix in 2020 under an alleged $100 million deal, which Page Six reported was closer to $20 million. Their debut series in December 2022, 'Harry & Meghan,' garnered 23.4 million views in the first four days, while 'With Love, Meghan,' reached '5.3M views in the first half of 2025' and became 'Netflix's most-watched culinary show since its release,' per a press release. Other TV projects Harry and Meghan have released over the years include 'Live to Lead,' 'Heart of Invictus' and 'Polo.' Solve the daily Crossword
Sky News AU
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
‘They're starting to pull back and are less committed to her brand': Netflix ‘don't know what to do' with Meghan Markle
Netflix are reportedly 'slowly pulling back' from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry despite agreeing to a new 'first look' deal with the Sussexes. The Sussexes recently rolled over to a new 'first look' deal with the streaming giant following the expiration of their five year, $100 million contract. That contract produced the wildly popular Harry and Meghan 'docu-series' spilling royal secrets, but subsequent projects like Polo disappeared without a trace. Under the terms of the updated deal, Netflix has first run at any Sussex projects in the pipeline but is under no obligation to green light or fund Harry and Meghan's ideas. Celebrity chef Jameson Stocks, who said earlier this year that he declined an offer to work on Markle's cooking series, believes Netflix will struggle to utilise the Sussexes. 'I think Netflix will get to a point where they won't know what to do with her anymore and she might end up in an office job at Netflix headquarters,' he told the Express newspaper on Thursday. The TV chef also speculated that Meghan's decision to focus on the cooking and lifestyle space may end up limiting her career prospects. 'She won't stray from cooking, and Netflix along with other investors have invested heavily in her and her lifestyle brand (As Ever),' he said. 'Netflix's recent temporary contract extension, which is paid per show, suggests they're starting to pull back and are less committed to her brand than they were a few years ago. 'It seems to me that Netflix is placing a few more bets now, hoping to recover some of the money they've lost…. Netflix are a powerhouse, they can take the hit financially.' The warning comes after Netflix dropped the 'season two' trailer for With Love, Meghan. In the trailer, Markle showed a glimpse of her upcoming celebrity guests, including the likes of celebrity guru Jay Shetty and model Chrissy Teigen. While the timing of the trailer appeared to show the streamer's confidence in the Duchess of Sussex, those episodes were actually already in the can and were shot back-to-back with the first season last year. It is understood the first original project under the Sussexes' new deal will be a Christmas-themed special entitled With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration.
2 days ago
- Entertainment
Star guests revealed in season 2 trailer for Meghan Markle's 'With Love, Meghan': Watch
"With Love, Meghan" is back with another impressive guest lineup. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, released the season 2 trailer for her Netflix series on Tuesday, featuring guests ranging from world-renowned chefs to spiritual leaders and celebrity friends. Meghan revealed the new season's premiere date in the caption of an Instagram post featuring the trailer, writing, "The best moments are made to be shared ✨ With Love, Meghan returns August 26th on @netflix." According to Netflix, season 2 will feature guests David Chang, Christina Tosi, Daniel Martin, Chrissy Teigen, Tan France, Samin Nosrat, Jay Shetty, Radhi Devlukia, Clare Smyth, Heather Dorak, and José Andrés. Set to Bobby Day's "Rockin' Robin," the trailer shows Meghan entertaining guests, cooking, making pottery, enjoying a bonfire and sharing laughs. "I love the idea of spending time together … and finding new ways to show people you care," she says in a voiceover. "Oh my gosh, I could do this every day," Teigen adds in the clip. "Let's get creative and learn something new," Meghan says at another point in the trailer. Toward the end, she offers a playful revelation about Prince Harry's diet, saying, "You know who doesn't like lobster? My husband." Andrés responds, "And you married him?" prompting Meghan to laugh. The trailer's release follows news that Meghan and Harry are extending their Netflix partnership, first launched in 2020. In a statement shared in a Netflix press release, Meghan said the pair were "proud to extend our partnership with Netflix and expand our work together to include the As Ever brand" -- a reference to her boutique food company -- adding that she and Harry felt "inspired by our partners … to create thoughtful content across genres that resonates globally and celebrates our shared vision." In addition to season 2 of "With Love, Meghan," Netflix announced a forthcoming December holiday special, "With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration," and a short documentary, "Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within," produced with Campfire Studios, Wontanara Productions, and the Sussexes' Archewell Productions.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Netflix unveils With Love, Meghan Season 2 trailer: Release date, guest lineup and more details
The official trailer for the highly anticipated second season of Meghan Markle's lifestyle series With Love, Meghan was released on Tuesday, August 12. It will premiere on Netflix on August 26. This comes a day after Meghan and Prince Harry's Archewell Productions extended its partnership with the streaming service into a multi-year, first-look deal for several movie and TV projects, Deadline reported. The Duchess of Sussex has even revealed the dynamic lineup of guests, which includes celebrities, chefs, and influencers. Netflix has released the trailer for Season 2 of With Love, Meghan.(Instagram/Netflix) With Love, Meghan Season 2: What to expect? Sharing the trailer on Instagram, Meghan Markle wrote, 'The best moments are made to be shared. With Love, Meghan returns August 26th on @netflix.' After a successful run for Season 1, the new one will feature an equally impressive lineup, which includes Chrissy Teigen and Tan France. Fans will get to witness renowned chefs like José Andrés, David Chang, Samin Nosrat, Christina Tosi, and Clare Smyth in the second season of the Netflix show. The long guest list also features Jay Shetty and Radhi Devlukia, alongside Meghan's close friend Heather Dorak. Jamie Kern Lima, whom she joined earlier this year for her first podcast appearance, also appears in the new trailer. Makeup artist Daniel Martin will make a comeback as a guest this season. Also read: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's Archewell Productions extends deal with Netflix In the trailer, Meghan can be seen cooking, making pottery, and crafting, besides sharing fun moments with her guests. At one point, Teigen can be heard saying, 'I could do this every day.' Although Prince Harry does not appear in the trailer, Meghan mentions her husband towards the end, while making a confession about his diet. 'You know who doesn't like lobster? My husband,' she said. The filming for the show took place in California's Montecito, where the couple stays with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The series was not filmed at their home, but Meghan earlier shared that her children did play a major part in the production. As per Deadline, the maiden season of With Love, Meghan, raked in 5.3 million views after making its debut on March 4 until June 30. It stood at #383 on the streaming service's What We Watched January-June 2025 semi-annual report. The trailer for With Love, Meghan comes after the couple extended their partnership with Netflix into a multi-year, first-look deal. In a statement, Meghan said they were 'proud' to extend the partnership with the streaming platform. '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. The Duchess of Sussex is further gearing up for With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, which comes out in December. FAQs: Where to watch season 2 of With Love, Meghan? It will premiere on Netflix on August 26. Who all were there in the first season of With Love, Meghan? It featured Mindy Kaling, Daniel Martin, Roy Choi and Alice Waters, among others. What to expect from Season 2? The new season will feature Chrissy Teigen, Tan France, and Jay Shetty, among others.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Should Netflix continue to work with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle? Take our poll and have your say
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have signed a new deal with Netflix, which could see them expand upon their current shows already on the streaming platform Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced they have signed a new "multi-year, first look deal for film and television projects" with Netflix and we want to know what YOU think. The Sussexes' described the deal as 'extending their creative partnership' with the streaming platform. After weeks of speculation over their future with the streaming giant, Harry and Meghan's new deal means Netflix will have the first option on their new projects. However, it has been described as a 'downgrade' on their previous multi-million dollar exclusive deal. In 2020, the Sussexes signed a lucrative contract with Netflix, reported to be worth more than $100m (£74m). The deal ultimately led to the creation of the couple's controversial docuseries, Harry & Meghan, in which they were highly critical of the Royal Family. If you can't see the poll below, click here. The series ultimately became one of Netflix's most watched documentaries of all time. However, Harry and Meghan's more recent projects, such as Harry's series on Polo and Meghan's cookery show, have struggled to bring in anywhere near to the same amount of numbers. Released back in March, Meghan's latest show - With Love, Meghan - failed to break into the top 300 most-watched shows on Netflix in the first half of 2025. The lifestyle TV series, in which the Duchess of Sussex invites friends and family to a California estate, was also slammed by many critics. Only Meghan spoke out on the announcement of the new deal, describing how she and Harry feel 'inspired' by their streaming platform partners, who "share their vision". However, the Sussexes detailed several new projects that viewers will soon be able to watch. Season 2 of With Love, Meghan is set for release later this month, as Meghan returns to screens with a "fun and heartwarming new season of her lifestyle show, welcoming celebrity chefs, talented artists, and beloved friends for hands-on adventures filled with laughter and discovery. "From playful cooking challenges to DIY projects, Meghan and her guests will explore bold flavours, experiment with new techniques, and discover simple ways to add beauty to everyday life." Fans of the show are also in for a treat later this year, as a special festive episode of the show, titled With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, will be released. Viewers will join Meghan in Montecito for a "magical holiday celebration, as she joins with friends and family to deck the halls." Get Prince Harry updates straight to your WhatsApp! As the Duke of Sussex settles down to life in the US alongside Meghan Markle, the Mirror has launched its very own Royal WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest news on the UK's most famous family. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Harry and Meghan's company Archewell Productions will also present a new, documentary-short film called Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within – about orphaned children in Uganda's Masaka region, where the 'shadows of the HIV/Aids crisis linger'. Netflix said: '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.'
