Royal Docu-drama Harry & Meghan Premiers on Netflix
Netflix bosses not amused by a sense of 'fakery' surrounding the series
Harry & Meghan will be released on Netflix later today (December 8), and the couple are promising to reveal ‘the truth' about their difficult relationships with the Royal Family and the press
Netflix bosses are reportedly said to be fuming after the trailer for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s upcoming docu-series included what has been reported as “fake” footage.
In one snapshot from the trailer, paparazzi appear to be “surrounding” the Royal figures.
However, the clip allegedly had been revealed to have been filmed at a Harry Potter film premiere and of Katie Price arriving at court, causing great speculation.
The situation has led Netflix bosses to feel a sense of “fakery” surrounding the highly-anticipated series.
A TV insider revealed:
“Netflix chiefs expected the couple to flag any problems. Now the feel of ‘fakery’ has swirled around the show before it’s aired.”
One snap also captured Harry facing up to the press while he was with his ex-girlfriend, Chelsy Davy, who had been cut out from the shot.
The insider added:
“The feeling is that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would have been more aware than anyone what footage was real and what could be highlighted as misleading. Netflix chiefs were unaware just how much of the imagery that was put in the trailers was dubious and expected the couple to scrutinise them and flag anything that could cause problems.”
It comes after a source familiar with the making of the documentary has further explained that the Sussex duo do not have control over the editing choices made in the trailer.
The unnamed source said that the images are not meant to be “literal” and instead are there to “tell” a story for the trailer.
They added: “You use stock images to tell a story. It’s not meant to be literal in a trailer.”
There will be six episodes in the documentary series, with the first three released later today (December 8) and Volume 2 following in one week on December 15.
The Daily Star has approached Netflix for comment.
