Tyler Perry, the renowned filmmaker, has officially terminated his multi-year deal with Netflix after Meghan Markle’s plea for a role in one of his projects.
Perry recently entered into a creative partnership with Netflix, where he would write, direct, and produce feature films under a first look deal.
However, he has made it clear that he will not be assisting Meghan and Harry in their pursuit of a show.
According to Variety magazine, Perry’s new partnership with Netflix includes a commitment to produce eight films over the course of four years.
Already having five successful films under his belt at the streaming platform, including “A Fall from Grace,” “A Medea Homecoming,” and “A Jasmine’s Blues,” Perry is undoubtedly a valuable asset to Netflix.
Additionally, he has two upcoming projects in the works, namely the World War II drama “Six Triple Eight” and the thriller “Mia Culpa.”
The news of Perry’s deal with Netflix was revealed by Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavour and TKO, during Bloomberg Media’s screen time conference on October 11th.
Emanuel also disclosed his recent deals with Netflix for David Ellison’s Skydance Animation move.
However, when questioned about his partnership with Meghan Markle, Perry remained evasive during his own screen time conversation.
When asked if he would consider giving Meghan a role in his projects, Perry jokingly responded, “I’ll wait for them to announce it, but yeah, Netflix has been an incredible partner to work with and so has Amazon.
It’s been really, really incredible and that’s all I’ll say about it.”
Insiders have revealed that Perry’s decision not to work with Meghan is solely based on business considerations.
With acclaimed actresses such as Susan Sarandon and Kerry Washington already cast in his upcoming film, Perry does not see the need to involve Meghan.
Despite his partnership with Ari Emanuel and Netflix, Perry has made it clear that Meghan Markle will not be part of his projects.
Reports suggest that Meghan recently visited Atlanta, where she pleaded with Tyler Perry for a role in one of his movies.
However, sources claim that her persistent efforts to secure a position in the industry have been met with rejection.
It appears that Meghan’s reputation precedes her, and she is seen as a divisive figure in Hollywood.
Her behavior and lack of work ethic have not gone unnoticed, particularly within the black community, where she has been accused of rejecting their support.
Interestingly, Meghan is not currently represented by WME (William Morris Endeavor), a prominent talent agency in Hollywood.
This has led to speculation that the agency may have been hired by Meghan and Harry to rebrand their image.
However, it is important to note that WME offers a range of services, including PR and branding, which can be hired by anyone with the financial means to do so.
Therefore, their involvement with the couple should not be perceived as extraordinary.
In conclusion, Tyler Perry’s decision to end his partnership with Meghan Markle reflects his astute business acumen.
Despite his successful collaboration with Netflix, Perry has chosen not to work with Meghan, citing his existing cast and her divisive reputation as contributing factors.
Meanwhile, Meghan’s attempts to secure a role in the film industry have been met with resistance, and her association with WME may simply be a strategic move to enhance her public image.