NEWSNetflix CEO Thinks The Royals Will Produce The Platform's 'Most Viewed' Content
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle recently signed their multimillion Netflix deal, and they are not the only ones who are excited about the new endeavor.
The CEO of the streaming platform, Reed Hastings, said that he has high expectations of the two in their role as executive producers.
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"It's gonna be epic entertainment — so excited about that deal," Hastings said on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he spoke about the upcoming docuseries, films and animated shows that are to be produced by the Duke, 35, and Duchess, 39. "They're smart — they were shopping it around across all of the major companies, and I think we really put together the best complete package, and we're going to do a wide range of entertainment with them."
He added that it will be "some of the most exciting, most viewed content next year."
Hastings also clarified that the two won't venture into acting and are focused on their roles as executive producers.
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"The real focus for them is on being producers and on building a production capacity, so that's the key thing," Hastings clarified. "They've developed a great eye for story, and we'll be working with them on that basis."
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The Sussexes revealed their deal with the mega production company last week and hinted at what's to come.
"Our focus will be on creating content that informs but also gives hope," they said, adding that they want to inspire a new generation utilizing Netflix's "unprecedented reach" and "share impactful content that unlocks action."
