In a surprising turn of events, Megan Markle has been blocked by Walt Disney producers from voicing the beloved character Tiana in the upcoming animated series.
Instead, Anika Noni Rose, who originally voiced Tiana in the 2009 film “The Princess and the Frog,” has been chosen to reprise her role.
The Tiana animated series, set to debut on Disney Plus, has already enlisted Joyce Sherry as the show’s lead writer and director.
However, the decision to replace Megan Markle with Anika Noni Rose has raised eyebrows due to Markle’s alleged feud with the Disney boss.
Megan Markle, known for her role in the hit TV show “Suits,” had dreams of becoming a Disney princess.
After a failed marriage to Trevor, she began doing charity work in hopes of finding her prince charming.
It was during a visit to London that she secretly aspired to become Madam President and live a life of luxury.
After marrying Prince Harry, Markle used her newfound influence to secure a role in the Disney documentary “Elephants.”
However, her recent deal to voice the character Tiana in the new animated series has fallen through, allegedly due to her past actions.
The Tiana series is a follow-up to the 2009 film and aims to continue the story of the beloved princess.
Anika Noni Rose, who received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Tiana in the original film, will once again lend her voice to the character.
The series, originally slated for a 2023 release, has now been pushed back to 2024.
Walt Disney Animation Studios, known for their previous work on “The Princess and the Frog,” will produce the Tiana series.
Nathan Curtis will serve as the producer, with Jennifer Lee and Stella Meghi executive producing.
It seems that the decision to replace Megan Markle was influenced by a producer who holds a grudge against her for allegedly stealing Disney’s money.
This isn’t the first time Megan Markle has faced controversy regarding her involvement with Disney.
In 2020, it was revealed that she had agreed to provide a voiceover for the documentary “Elephants” in exchange for a donation to the charity Elephants Without Borders.
However, recent claims suggest that Markle pocketed the alleged $3 million herself, rather than donating it as promised.
Angela Levin, a royal biographer and vocal critic of Megan Markle and Prince Harry, retweeted a claim insinuating that Markle had kept the money intended for the Elephant charity.
The tweet questioned why the charity had not received the promised donation, raising concerns about fraudulent practices in promising charitable donations to promote commercial projects.
As the controversy surrounding Megan Markle continues to unfold, it remains uncertain how this latest development will impact her relationship with Disney and her future career prospects.
One thing is clear: the decision to replace her with Anika Noni Rose has been met with mixed reactions, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the release of the Tiana animated series in 2024.