Meghan Markle's 'Pearl' Shockingly Dumped By Netflix -- Is It Her Fault?
Meghan Markle's planned animated children's program "Pearl," which she created in collaboration with their firm Archewell Productions, has apparently been canceled.
Deadline reported that Netflix apparently canceled the project, but neither Meghan nor her husband, Prince Harry, are to blame.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have encountered several stumbling blocks, as they are still under their initial 2020 deal with the platform to develop other material, such as docuseries and feature films. However, Netflix has chosen not to proceed with the much-anticipated family show for the time being.
Despite the fact that "Pearl" was apparently in its early stages when it was canceled, the former "Suits" actor already had a strong vision for the tale and its themes.
The animated program was planned to follow the journey of Pearl, a 12-year-old girl, as she learns about the lives of some of history's most famous women.
Meghan is believed to be particularly concerned about the subject. "Like many girls her age, our protagonist Pearl is on a journey of self-discovery as she struggles to conquer life's daily hardships," she said in a statement launching the project.
"I'm happy that Archewell Productions, in collaboration with Netflix's tremendous platform and these outstanding filmmakers, will offer you this new animated series that honours extraordinary women throughout history."
However, as previously said, it is not the responsibility of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle that the program has been canceled.
Netflix has recently struggled to stay afloat following a significant market decline, resulting in layoffs of their personnel.
However, it appears that children's shows are having the most impact. In fact, they announced two more future children's shows, "Boons and Curses" and "Dino Daycare."
Netflix has lost over half of its value since early this year, when it warned that its members were leaving.
Netflix revealed a surprising loss of 200,000 members in the first quarter, a concerning change for a company that has previously only witnessed consistent growth since 2011.
According to reports, they are losing customers for the first time in a decade, and they are blaming it on competition and individuals who use other people's passwords.
Netflix has almost 222 million subscribers worldwide. According to The Guardian, 72 million out of 142 million homes in the US and Canada have subscribed to the platform.
