Harry and Meghan's Netflix deal downgraded to first-look; streamer exited As Ever in March

The couple's Netflix overall deal — an exclusive development arrangement — was downgraded to a first-look deal a year ago, giving Netflix right of first refusal without guaranteeing production. Netflix exited Meghan's lifestyle brand As Ever as a business partner in March. Both moves, reported by The Hollywood Reporter on 21 August 2026, frame a reported UK return tied to an acting role Meghan was told had no plans for in 2020.