Prince Harry’s polo documentary ‘disappoints’ Netflix bosses who expected ‘more bang for their buck’: report
nypost.comset for a December release.However, the streaming giant’s execs are reportedly upset that the project hardly features Harry at all, the Daily Mail reports.Instead, the series is heavily focused on the duke’s pal Nacho Figueras, a professional polo player from Argentina.A source told the outlet that Netflix expected to get “more bang for its buck.”“Apart from their documentary series, which had the drama of them quitting the royal family, everything else they’ve produced has been underwhelming,” a Hollywood producer told the outlet.“Any reasonable person tuning into a show about polo made by Prince Harry would expect Harry to take a starring role.”“That he’s not is hugely disappointing for Netflix.
Let’s face it, polo isn’t exactly a mainstream sport so the attraction would have been watching Harry. Without him, it’s marginal at best,” the insider went on.“The Netflix deal expires next year, so the Sussexes need a big hit.
This sounds like a big nothing burger.”The source added that Netflix bosses were disappointed with the final edit of the documentary, which was executive produced by Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle.“What Netflix have received in return doesn’t look great.
People want personal stuff,” the insider said, adding that behind the scenes the series has been nicknamed “the Nacho Show.”“For a show about a sport of kings, polo barely features any royalty.
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