Meghan Markle and Harry's Netflix deal could hide 'failure to be A-listers' - expert

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's announcement about their new Netflix deal may be to cover their "failure to be A-listers", an expert has said. On Monday, it was confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would continue working with the streaming giant in a "multi year" deal, that would give Netflix a "first look" at the couple's ideas to see if they want to take them on.

While many have seen the continuation of the working relationship between Netflix and the couple as a success, others have been sceptical, especially as the terms of this new deal seem to be less favourable than the deal that they signed in 2020, which is coming to an end this September. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams thinks that the news of Harry and Meghan's "lesser" deal could be to "hide their failure to be A-listers in Hollywood".

He said: "They (Harry and Meghan) will obviously welcome the new Netflix deal as far as it goes, but it may well be for far less than the original was."

He continued: "They have a brand which has considerable reach but one must ask, is the new deal a figleaf to hide their failure to be A-listers in Hollywood.

"Bella Bajaria, Netflix's Content Officer, whilst praising the Sussexes, laid special emphasis on how popular Harry and Meghan, their kiss and tell series where they gave viewers a unique glimpse into their personal lives and also attacked the Royal Family, was.

"Let's just hope, as things seem so uncertain for them, that they aren't planning another such series."

So far, it is believed the couple have a number of projects in the works with Netflix, with season two of "With Love, Meghan" being released on August 26.

It was also confirmed the show will have its very own Christmas special in September.

As well as this, a documentary called "Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within" will also be released by Netflix later this year.

The documentary, which Meghan and Harry are producers of, will focus on a tiny orphanage in Uganda, which was born out of the HIV/Aids crisis.

It is also believed Netflix may also work with the couple on an adaptation of the bestselling novel "Meet Me At The Lake" by Carley Fortune.