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Netflix says that the abandonment of several projects, including Pearl, was part of strategic decisions in the production of animated series.LUCY NICHOLSON/Reuters
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Streaming platform Netflix Inc announced on Sunday that it has decided to stop working on Meghan Markle’s family series “Pearl” while it reviews animated content.
Leaving several projects, including Markle’s, was part of strategic decisions regarding the production of the animated series, the company said in a statement, without elaborating on its decision.
Archewell Productions, founded by Markle and her husband Prince Harry, said last year that it would executive produce “Pearl.” The series would focus on the adventures of a 12-year-old girl inspired by influential women in history.
The couple is formally known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Archewell did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Netflix also decided not to renew two children’s animated series “Dino Daycare” and “Boons and Curses.”
The decision to cancel those shows comes after Netflix said it lost 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter, well below its forecast of adding 2.5 million.
Last year, Netflix extended an animated movie deal with Comcast subsidiary Universal Pictures, which it believed would help Netflix retain child viewers.
Netflix said on Sunday that it will continue to work with Archewell, including the previously announced documentary series “Heart of Invictus.” This will focus on athletes competing at the Invictus Games for Injured Veterans in The Hague in 2022.
Netflix did not respond to a request for comment on whether it would remove more animation.
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