The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced an extension of their collaboration with Netflix, marking a new multi-year deal focused on creating diverse content. This "first look deal" allows Netflix the initial opportunity to consider proposals from their Archewell production company, solidifying their presence in the streaming arena amidst prior rumors of their separation.
Meghan expressed excitement about the partnership, emphasizing their goal to produce "thoughtful content across genres that resonates globally, and celebrates our shared vision." While the specifics regarding the deal's duration and financial terms remain undisclosed, it follows a previous agreement believed to be worth around $100 million, signed in 2020.
The announcement comes just as the second season of Meghan's cooking show, "With Love, Meghan," is set to air later this month. Early audience metrics indicate the first season did not break into Netflix's top 300 shows, recording only 5.3 million views compared to the platform's most-watched program at the time, "Adolescence," which amassed an impressive 145 million views.
Nonetheless, the Sussexes have plans for further productions, including a holiday special for "With Love, Meghan" and a new show titled "Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within," focused on a Ugandan orphanage, highlighting the resilience in the face of the HIV/AIDS crisis.
Netflix's chief content officer, Bela Bajaria, praised Harry and Meghan as "influential voices," noting the significant impact of their work, particularly the documentary "Harry & Meghan," which gained over 23.4 million views shortly after its release in December 2022.
As anticipation builds around their upcoming projects, the Duke and Duchess remain committed to sharing their stories and impactful content with audiences worldwide.
Meghan expressed excitement about the partnership, emphasizing their goal to produce "thoughtful content across genres that resonates globally, and celebrates our shared vision." While the specifics regarding the deal's duration and financial terms remain undisclosed, it follows a previous agreement believed to be worth around $100 million, signed in 2020.
The announcement comes just as the second season of Meghan's cooking show, "With Love, Meghan," is set to air later this month. Early audience metrics indicate the first season did not break into Netflix's top 300 shows, recording only 5.3 million views compared to the platform's most-watched program at the time, "Adolescence," which amassed an impressive 145 million views.
Nonetheless, the Sussexes have plans for further productions, including a holiday special for "With Love, Meghan" and a new show titled "Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within," focused on a Ugandan orphanage, highlighting the resilience in the face of the HIV/AIDS crisis.
Netflix's chief content officer, Bela Bajaria, praised Harry and Meghan as "influential voices," noting the significant impact of their work, particularly the documentary "Harry & Meghan," which gained over 23.4 million views shortly after its release in December 2022.
As anticipation builds around their upcoming projects, the Duke and Duchess remain committed to sharing their stories and impactful content with audiences worldwide.
