In a surprising turn of events, Prince Harry made an unexpected appearance on a rival streaming service, leaving Netflix taken aback.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, struck an £80 million deal with Netflix back in 2020.
However, the recent revelation of Prince Harry’s appearance on a competing platform has stirred up quite a buzz in the entertainment industry.
During a segment on the popular talk show Palace Confidential, host Joe Elvin disclosed the unforeseen development that left Netflix executives bewildered.
Royal Editor at the Mail, Rebecca English, shed light on the situation, confirming the authenticity of Prince Harry’s appearance on the rival streaming service.
She revealed that the appearance took place during Harry and Meghan’s stay in Whistler, Canada, where Prince Harry participated in a 20-minute interview with Good Morning America.
The content of the interview primarily focused on Prince Harry’s involvement with Invictus, lacking substantial coverage of his personal endeavors.
Instead, the program seemed to adopt a critical stance towards the Royal Family and the British media over the past couple of years.
This unexpected appearance by Prince Harry was featured on Hulu, a direct competitor to Netflix, catching the latter off guard.
According to reports, Netflix employees expressed their surprise at Prince Harry’s appearance on the rival platform, indicating that they had no prior knowledge of this development.
While the contractual implications remain uncertain, Rebecca English suggested that the situation may not bode well for Prince Harry’s existing agreement with Netflix.
The lucrative £80 million deal signed by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with Netflix in 2020 paved the way for the couple to launch their own documentary series titled “Harry and Meghan” on the streaming platform.
Additionally, they have introduced two other projects, including “Heart of Invictus,” centered around Prince Harry’s Invictus Games, and “Live to Lead,” focusing on inspiring global leaders.