Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix deal in ‘tough’ spot

Harry & Meghan documentary series teased in Netflix trailer Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are having a “tough” time of it over at Netflix, with the Hollywood writer’s strike halting production, a source close to the couple has claimed. Six months after stepping down from royal duties, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle signed a multiyear deal with Netflix that would see them produce a stream of content. The remit was broad – it would encompass a nature series, documentaries, and children’s programming – but thus far they have only released Harry & Meghan – a controversial docu-series that supposedly exposed the inner workings of the Royal Family. It is believed a documentary on the Invictus Games is in the pipeline and that the couple also want to make their mark on the rom-com genre. But the paucity of content has industry observers and audiences alike wondering what the lucrative deal really entails. Netflix nightmare: Harry and Meghan’s Netflix deal hamstrung by Hollywood strike Hopes of new content coming down the pike have been dashed by the writer’s strike hampering Hollywood, an inside source has claimed. A source close to Harry and Meghan has told the Telegraph that it is proving “tough” to get new projects off the ground due to the strike. More than 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) are on strike, having begun industrial action on May 2. It is seeking higher minimum pay, more writers per show, and less exclusivity on single projects, among other demands. Last week, Sag-Aftra, the US union representing thousands of industry professionals, also officially declared a strike – and they have derailed multiple productions and industry events in recent months. Output: Netflix deal is supposed to encompassa nature series, documentaries and children’s content SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info