Meghan Markle's Animated Kids' Show 'Pearl' Scrapped at Netflix
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Sign Major Production Deal with N…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Share New Image of Daughter Lilib…
Meghan Markle Bullying Investigation: Why Buckingham Palace Seem…
William and Harry's Royal Rift Appears Intact at Queen's Jubilee
Tia Mowry and 'Sister, Sister' Mom Jackée Harry Have Slightly Ch…
'My Policeman' Teaser Trailer
'Selling the OC' Cast Says 'Selling Sunset' Stars Gave Them No A…
Chris Hemsworth Says Playing His ‘Spiderhead’ Character Was ‘Suc…
Adam Sandler Reveals He 'Popped' His Groin While Filming 'Hustle…
'The Umbrella Academy's Emmy Raver-Lampman on Her 'Close' Friend…
Adam Sandler and Queen Latifah on Working Together in ‘Hustle’ (…
Why Harry Styles Thinks a One Direction Reunion Is Possible
Melissa McCarthy’s Husband Ben Falcone Gushes Over Working With …
'The Umbrella Academy': Aidan Gallagher and Ritu Arya Call Seaso…
Woody Harrelson Says Hardest Part of His Role in ‘The Man From T…
Jenna Ortega Transforms Into Wednesday Addams in First Look at T…
Liam Payne Spills One Direction Tea and Why He ‘Dislikes’ Zayn M…
Austin Butler Reveals How Nervous He Was to Perform Elvis’ Big H…
Why Prince William and Kate Middleton Are Leaving Kensington Pal…
Meghan Markle's animated series, Pearl, will not be heading to Netflix.
ET has learned that Netflix scrapped the series, as one of the platform's strategic decisions surrounding their original animated content.
ET has also learned that Archewell Productions -- the production company founded by Meghan and husband Prince Harry -- remains a close partner to Netflix, and several other projects remain in development and production.
It was announced in September 2020 that Prince Harry and Meghan had signed a major production deal with Netflix via Archewell Productions, which would include scripted series, docuseries, documentaries, features and children’s programming.
Pearl was first announced back in July 2021, with Meghan set to serve as one of the series' executive producers. The show would center on the adventures of a 12-year-old girl, who is inspired by a variety of influential women from history.
"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 at the time. "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."
The decision by Netflix comes amid a series of high-profile and controversial layoffs, as well as recent turbulence in the company's stock price due to an unexpectedly high loss of subscribers.
Meghan Markle Kisses Prince Harry, Pays Tribute to Princess Diana
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Hop in Kid Cars at Invictus Games
Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Sign With Agency for Speaking Engagements
Meghan Markle to Executive Produce New Animated Series for Netflix
Related Gallery
