Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle fired docuseries director.

17-11-2022

By Aarti Rawat

Multiple sources say Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had a falling out with an Oscar-nominated filmmaker over the docuseries' direction.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex hired Garrett Bradley, director of "Naomi Osaka" on Netflix, to direct their show.

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Netflix approached Bradley to direct the Osaka series, she told Variety last year, although it's unknown if they also introduced her to the Sussexes.

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Sources added that both sides had differing views on the tone of the Sussexes' series. "Garrett wanted Harry and Meghan to film at home, and they weren't happy doing that.

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Garrett left after some tense moments. Before Liz Garbus was hired, Harry and Meghan's production firm filmed as much as possible.

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According to another source, the Sussexes were observed with two film crews on two trips to NYC last year. On the second trip, they were with Garbus and her crew.

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Netflix managers and Oscar-nominated Garbus battled with Meghan and Harry over the topic of the series, sources say. The Sussexes reportedly requested Netflix to delay the broadcast until next year.

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The Sussex show will stream next month, despite claims.

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Osaka discussed her mental disorder in Bradley's Netflix series. First black woman to win directing award at Sundance Film Festival for the documentary film "Time" and "My Octopus Teacher" won the 2021 Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.

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The Sussexes lost personnel in the UK, and Markle was investigated for bullying. Catherine St Laurent, their head of staff, left Archewell after less than a year.

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Markle added that calling someone the "B-word" or "difficult" is a means to degrade and disregard them.

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"What a convenient villain!" Markle said she was offended by the slur. "It takes their power and keeps them in line."

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A Sussex representative couldn't comment. Bradley hasn't commented.

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