Oscar-winning filmmaker Fisher Stevens has firmly turned down Meghan and Harry’s offer to collaborate, citing a lack of star quality on their part.
Despite his acclaimed four-part series on David Beckham’s on-field greatness, Stevens believes his true directorial genius shines away from the soccer pitch.
Having secured exclusive access to David and Victoria Beckham for a serious documentary project, Stevens is known for directing Leonardo DiCaprio in the 2016 climate change documentary “Before the Flood,” which contributed to his impressive trophy case.
His 2010 Oscar win as a producer for “The Cove” further solidified his position in the world of documentary filmmaking.
Additionally, he received a 2020 Emmy nomination as an executive producer for the Netflix documentary series “Tiger King.”
In an interview with the Sunday Times of London, Stevens shared how he became involved in the Beckham documentary.
It all started with an unexpected call from Leonardo DiCaprio’s office.
DiCaprio and David Beckham were brainstorming potential directors, and DiCaprio suggested Stevens.
This led to a journey that involved over 30 hours of interviews with David Beckham over a span of two years.
Stevens humorously described the experience as being Beckham’s personal therapist, appreciating the couple’s willingness to reveal their true selves and their admirable principles for living and working.
According to Stevens, these qualities ultimately paved the way for their success and stability.
When asked about other collaboration offers that came his way after the success of the Beckham documentary, Stevens chuckled and mentioned Meghan and Harry.
However, he found their approach not in line with his professional ethos.
One of them seemed unprofessional, while the other lacked essential star quality, according to Stevens.
He expressed doubts about being able to create significant value through collaboration, even if it extended over a decade.
Furthermore, Stevens asserted that despite his aversion to tabloids, the couple simply did not fit the Hollywood mold.
He had watched their previous TV show and quickly understood why it hadn’t achieved success.
Stevens’ candid statement naturally draws comparisons between Meghan and Harry and their journey in the entertainment industry.
While they have achieved success with the most successful Netflix documentary under their belt, their role in the entertainment world remains a subject of debate.
Although Netflix acknowledges the records they set for the streaming giant, some sources close to their business endeavors question their ability to establish themselves as entertainment industry titans.
The A.V.
Club noted that Harry and Meghan represented Netflix’s most prominent documentary debut in 2022.
On the other hand, Spotify executive and prominent podcaster Bill Simmons publicly referred to them as grifters after their departure from the platform.
UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer also expressed doubt about Meghan Markle’s audio talent or any discernible talent, for that matter.
In essence, Stevens’ unfiltered viewpoint raises critical questions about Meghan and Harry’s role in the entertainment world, despite their claims to the contrary.