Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘Meet Me at the Lake’ Sinks Without a Cast or Director, Days After Netflix Catastrophe

Published 07/26/2025, 11:51 AM EDT

Meghan Markle entered the Netflix kingdom crowned not just with titles but with promise, $100 million worth. Trading Buckingham’s ballroom for Hollywood backlots, the Duchess set out to tell bold, heartfelt stories alongside Prince Harry. At first, viewers leaned in: curiosity, controversy, admiration all rolled into streams. But now, amid the noise of binge-worthy battles, the former Suits star's empire wobbles. Her upcoming project, once poised to dazzle now flounders in limbo.

Just days after their Netflix dreams took a hit, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Meet Me at the Lake faces a blow.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hit another roadblock as Netflix project stalls without key players

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix future appears uncertain as their exclusive deal nears its end. Although the Duke and Duchess announced plans in August 2023 to adapt Carley Fortune’s Meet Me at the Lake, no director has been hired and casting has not begun, an insider claimed to Page Six. The insider expressed confusion over the delays, especially with Netflix’s lengthy post-production process. With a Hindi-language version reportedly in development, the lack of concrete progress raises doubts about the project’s timeline and eventual release.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were developing a documentary set in Africa, though neither planned to appear on screen. That project, like their film, may now be paused. With their Netflix deal ending this year, the couple may shift to a first-look agreement similar to President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s. Still, insiders maintain new shows are in the pipeline, though doubts linger about whether the royal pair will remain with Netflix at all.

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Meghan Markle’s Hollywood chapter may be losing its shine, an insider reveals there is no Netflix renewal in sight, raising fresh doubts about the Duchess’s media future.

Insiders say Netflix is not rushing to renew Meghan Markle’s deal

Rob Shuter reports that Meghan Markle’s Netflix deal is quietly nearing its end, with no renewal in the works. The series With Love, Meghan is still ongoing, but a senior executive told, “They’re letting it expire without drama,” adding, “There’s no appetite for anything new.” Insiders confirmed low viewer engagement is the reason. The platform, rather than make a public announcement, is choosing to let the contract run out behind the scenes, without noise, promotion, or future plans.

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Meghan Markle’s lifestyle series With Love, Meghan struggled to make waves, landing at a disappointing No. 383 on Netflix’s global charts, despite heavy promotion and her celebrity power. While early buzz hinted at a second season, insiders later revealed it was a pre-approved budget strategy, not a response to audience demand. The numbers simply did not deliver. And now, her much-hyped film adaptation of Meet Me at the Lake floats in uncertainty.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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