Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos on betting on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: We are a passive …

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos recently weighed in on the controversy surrounding Meghan Markle and her new lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan. Speaking to Variety, Sarandos discussed Netflix’s role in the relaunch of the Duchess of Sussex’s company, As Ever. He said, “We’re a passive partner in Meghan’s company. Sarandos, who has been Netflix CEO described the collaboration as a “big discovery model” for Netflix, highlighting the company’s evolving approach.

When asked why he chose to invest in Meghan, Sarandos pointed to her underestimated cultural influence. “When we released the trailer for the Harry & Meghan docuseries [in 2022], every detail was picked apart in the press for days,” he said.