After Spotify abruptly and embarrassingly ended deal with them reports suggest Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are taking their talents to the world of scripted content with their Netflix deal. The couple is said to be developing a prequel to Charles Dickens' classic novel Great Expectations, titled Bad Manners, which will delve into the origin story of the iconic character Miss Havisham.
Details about the project are still scarce, but sources have revealed to The Wall Street Journal that the series aims to reimagine Miss Havisham as a strong and independent woman navigating a patriarchal society. However, it remains uncertain whether Netflix will greenlight the show for production.
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Harry and Meghan inked a production deal with Netflix in September 2020 under their production company, Archewell Productions and their first venture with the streaming giant, the documentary series Harry & Meghan, made a splash with record-breaking viewership upon its debut in December.
Netflix has confirmed that the partnership between the streaming platform and Archewell Productions is far from over. "The bond with Archewell Productions is one we deeply value. Harry & Meghan launched as Netflix's most spectacular documentary debut to date," a representative was quoted by The Messenger. "Our exciting journey with them isn't ending anytime soon. We're currently collaborating on numerous projects, including the much-anticipated documentary series Heart of Invictus."
{{/usCountry}}Netflix has confirmed that the partnership between the streaming platform and Archewell Productions is far from over. "The bond with Archewell Productions is one we deeply value. Harry & Meghan launched as Netflix's most spectacular documentary debut to date," a representative was quoted by The Messenger. "Our exciting journey with them isn't ending anytime soon. We're currently collaborating on numerous projects, including the much-anticipated documentary series Heart of Invictus."
{{/usCountry}}Prince Harry's highly anticipated docu-series on the Invictus Games is nearing completion, but unfortunately, Meghan Markle's animated children's series, 'Pearl,' met an untimely cancellation in May of last year. The couple's tryst with media world have faced several setbacks, including rejections for proposed projects such as a sitcom featuring a male lead in a similar vein to 'Emily in Paris,' as well as a family-friendly LGBTQ+ show that was deemed too reminiscent of 'Heartstopper.'
Netflix contract reports come after Markle's podcast, Archewell Audio, was not renewed by Spotify, with whom the couple had a reported $20 million deal. Markle's recent signing with talent agency WME has been seen as a sign of a new chapter for the Duchess of Sussex and talks are ongoing with other platforms regarding the potential relocation of Archewell Audio.