She informed the Washington audience: “My husband and I were in an overall deal with Netflix, and then not just similar to Higher Ground in the Obamas’ deal, once that had come to its term, the extension of it, which was such an incredible sign of the strength of our partnership, was now being in a first look deal.
“Which is also exciting, because it gives us flexibility to go to our partners first, and then at the same time, to be able to shop content that might not be the right fit for Netflix, but has a home somewhere else.”
Meghan also expressed her “gratitude” for the partnership, describing it as “incredible” for her As Ever brand, which offers flower sprinkles, pre-prepared baking kits and jam. She explained: “What we’ve designed is being able to have so much robust support in year one, where you have the show complementing the brand or content and commerce or meeting, and then still enabling me to have autonomy, to build out my own team and scale it in the way that I envision.”
She noted the partnership ensures “the business will, of course, go on longer than a series”. The Sussexes had previously characterized their latest Netflix deal, which also partners with As Ever, as “extending their creative partnership”.
However, PR and crisis specialist Mark Borkowski has branded it a “downgrade,” and implied Netflix had “done a very neat job of pivoting away from two very expensive people who didn’t deliver”.
During another portion of the discussion, Meghan offered a mysterious update regarding the future of With Love, Meghan, when questioned about the show potentially receiving a third season.
When Fortune’s editor-in-chief Alyson Shontell inquired whether a subsequent season might be in development, Meghan appeared to sidestep the question without providing a direct response, choosing instead to discuss her upcoming holiday special, which she revealed would air in November.
Meghan stated: “So I think looking at that format – again, it’s a year of learns – so we’re able to say, ‘Eight episodes for two seasons – it’s a lot of work’.
“And having done Suits for seven years, I remember what goes into a production. I also recognize how much people want content in different sizes. Part of what we’re testing out now is, it’s amazing to sit and watch a show for 30 minutes, but how can I give you a recipe in two minutes? And where can I share that with you? And how that continues to grow As Ever.”
Meghan also hinted that the holiday special would feature gift wrapping methods, as she previously taught “advanced gift wrapping” between acting auditions.
The eagerly awaited second season of Meghan’s program follows the heavily criticized inaugural season that debuted earlier this year, which featured Meghan offering culinary, crafting, and entertaining advice alongside various celebrity friends and specialists. Within mere hours of its launch, critics tore it apart, branding it everything from “needy” to “narcissistic”.
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