Meghan Markle.Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty
Netflix has canceled development onMeghan Markle’s animated seriesPearl.
Netflix also decided not to move forward with the two animated children’s seriesDino DaycareandBoons and Curses.
Meghan, 40, andPrince Harry, 37, announced amulti-year dealwith Netflix in 2020, with their production company set to make documentaries, docu-series, feature films, scripted shows and children’s programming exclusively for the streaming giant.
“Our lives, both independent of each other, and as a couple have allowed us to understand the power of the human spirit: of courage, resilience, and the need for connection,” Meghan and Harry said in a statement at the time. “Through our work with diverse communities and their environments, to shining a light on people and causes around the world, our focus will be on creating content that informs but also gives hope.”
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Samir Hussein/WireImage
Meghan was set to serve as executive producer alongside David Furnish (Elton John’s husband), Carolyn Soper, Liz Garbus, Dan Cogan and Amanda Rynda.
“Like many girls her age, our heroine Pearl is on a journey of self-discovery as she tries to overcome life’s daily challenges,” Meghan said in a statement. “I’m thrilled that Archewell Productions, partnered with the powerhouse platform of Netflix, and these incredible producers, will together bring you this new animated series, which celebrates extraordinary women throughout history. David Furnish and I have been eager to bring this special series to light, and I am delighted we are able to announce it today.”
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.samir Hussein/WireImage
An Archewell Audio spokesperson confirmed to PEOPLE in March that the Duchess of Sussex’s first Spotify podcast series is set to launch this summer.
Meghan and Harry announced amulti-year partnershipbetween Spotify and their production company Archewell Audio in 2020 with the goal to “build community through shared experience, narratives and values.”
source: people.com
