Meghan and Harry’s millionaire contract with Netflix is one of the most talked about news in recent weeks. The Dukes of Sussex will produce documentary films, feature films and children’s programming for the streaming platform.
Netflix co-founder, president, and co-CEO, Reed Hastings is excited about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s upcoming projects in the platform.
In a recent interview with CNBC, Hastings praised Meghan and Harry and stated that the couple will make “epic entertainment” for their streaming service.
Meghan and Harry’s contract with Netflix “will be epic”
The businessman assured that Netflix proposed a good contract to Meghan and Harry and they managed to see the potential of the agreement.
“It’s going to be epic entertainment. I’m very excited about that deal.” … They are smart, they were getting proposals from all the companies and I think we really came up with the most complete package. “
Reed Hastings explained that the contract covers a wide range of entertainment shows and he is confident that they will be a success.
“I can’t say more than that at the moment, but I think it will be one of the most exciting and most watched content next year,” he revealed in the interview.
The executive revealed that Meghan’s participation will be as a producer rather than in front of the cameras.
“Their intention is to be producers and build that production capacity. That is the key. They have developed a great eye for storytelling and we will work with them on that basis. “
There has been a lot of speculation about the actual cost of the contract, but rumors indicate that it is around $ 150 million.
Meghan and Harry are already producing their first two series which will reach 193 million subscribers around the world.