Meghan Markle Faces Hollywood Setback as Harry’s Struggles Impact Her Career

Meghan Markle Faces Hollywood Setback as Harry’s Struggles Impact Her Career

Once upon a time, in the glittering world of Hollywood, there was a relatively unknown actress with big dreams. That actress was Meghan Markle, who would eventually become the Duchess of Sussex. But as 2024 unfolds, it seems her fairy tale has taken an unexpected turn. With Netflix projects falling flat and Hollywood’s golden doors slowly closing, her journey seems to have strayed far from the path she envisioned.
Her story started with promise. After leaving the British royal family in 2020, Meghan and Harry moved to California, full of ambition and armed with a reported $100 million Netflix deal. The streaming giant’s investment seemed poised to turn the couple into content-creating powerhouses. However, it has instead turned into a cautionary tale of overhyped celebrity. Their documentary series, Harry & Meghan, initially attracted viewers through shock value and royal revelations, but critics quickly labeled it as self-indulgent and one-sided. The couple’s subsequent projects struggled to gain traction, with their Heart of Invictus series arriving with little fanfare. Other planned ventures, like the animated series Pearl, were quietly canceled before production even began.

According to industry insiders, frustration is mounting within Netflix’s executive ranks. “They are not getting the return on investment they expected,” says one source close to the production team. The issue isn’t just about viewership; it’s about the quality of ideas coming from Arch Productions, the Sussexes’ production company. Meghan’s acting background, primarily known for her role in Suits, didn’t equip her for the complexities of content production. The strategy of leveraging royal connections to succeed in Hollywood has backfired. Audiences are growing weary of constant references to royal life and perceived victimhood narratives. A talent agent with decades of experience in Hollywood notes that the market for royal-adjacent content has become oversaturated. “Viewers want authentic stories, not recycled grievances.”